Category Archives: Education

Open Thread | The NAACP Image Awards

Posted on February 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows. Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Attack on Education in Florida….as They Try To Install Fascism

Posted on February 23, 2023 by rikyrah

In case you didn’t know… I don’t know if you know what’s been going on in Florida. Their Governor has chosen to go full-on fascist. There is the full-blown attack on education. The banning of books. The attack on the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | This Is Who Republicans Are😒

Posted on January 18, 2023 by rikyrah

Periodt. There is no “good Republican”. Holy shit. Top Republican Rick Allen (R-GA) was just recorded saying his party is going after Social Security because people “want to work longer.” (h/t @SSWorks) pic.twitter.com/gQln56a4A2 — No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The CRT Governor of Virginia Pulls This Nonsense in Education

Posted on November 22, 2022 by rikyrah

😠😠😠😠 This isn’t a surprise, but it still pisses me off. Black folks knew all about him😒 BREAKING: Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin unveils a new policy that will ban the teaching of Martin Luther King Jr. to elementary school … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More Political Happenings

Posted on November 11, 2022 by rikyrah

Just reminding you of what’s been going on with election results. This is big! WOW! For the first time since 1934, this is the first midterms in which the party in power did not lose a single state legislative chamber. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Election Results

Posted on November 9, 2022 by rikyrah

So, this happened. Today, Pennsylvania clearly sent a message about who are the rising stars in the state & the national stage. Congratulations Pennsylvania Lt. Governor-Elect @AustinDavisPA & PA Governor-Elect @JoshShapiroPA This Jewish-Black alliance cannot be broken. pic.twitter.com/XdIXpDkKAm — Down … Continue reading →

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ELECTION DAY!!!

Posted on November 8, 2022 by rikyrah

Ask everyone you see today if they have voted. If they have not, implore them. Every vote matters. Democracy is on the ballot. Every right gained since 1954 is on the ballot. https://twitter.com/Kalarigamerchic/status/1589451585217654785?s=19 “It’s either democracy or it’s not. And … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Election Eve…

Posted on November 7, 2022 by rikyrah

We have some great candidates out here…all over the country… If you haven’t voted…..TOMORROW IS IT!! If this doesn’t sum up the GOP….THEY MEAN THIS!😠 https://twitter.com/TinaDuryea/status/1589423998978633728?s=19 Make your plan to vote: https://t.co/ZKn8fJEh9z. pic.twitter.com/UeQg3yJMed — The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) October 31, 2022 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Just Some Points to Think About …..the Parties ARE NOT ALIKE

Posted on November 4, 2022 by rikyrah

Just a compilation of thoughts A reminder: Anyone who tells you NOT to vote is not your friend Anyone who tells you that there is no difference between the Political Parties is a lying CLOWN😠😠 For ppl who say voting4Dems … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Student Loan Forgiveness – SPREAD THE WORD

Posted on October 17, 2022 by rikyrah

Only thing in this post: The student loan debt cancellation application is live and I completed it in literally 30 seconds.https://t.co/zEtHYS4zpn pic.twitter.com/HwOAsnK05F — chris evans (@notcapnamerica) October 16, 2022 IMPORTANT — Student loan relief applications are now OPEN. Do not … Continue reading →

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