Category Archives: Education

Open Thread | This Is A Positive Change

Posted on October 13, 2022 by rikyrah

I do believe the larger conversation that we have on mental health today is positive. We must continue to remove the stigma. This isn’t true. First, you have to recognize the language older generations used to talk about MH. “The … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Will Keep on Bringing You the Issues and Differences Between the Parties. Why November 2022 Is So Important

Posted on October 12, 2022 by rikyrah

This post doesn’t have an overall theme, except for let me repeat what has already been said: DEMOCRACY ITSELF IS ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER 2022 IF you don’t understand that. IF this is not clear to you. Then, you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | President Biden Presents His Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Posted on August 25, 2022 by rikyrah

President Biden stepped up to the podium and explained his new Student Loan Forgiveness Program. It chokes me up.. the consistent and persistent dedication to 46 and His Administration.. to put into place Good Government that targets ‘ the least … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It Was NEVER About CRT. It’s About Silencing Those Who Teach the Truth

Posted on July 5, 2022 by rikyrah

And those who believe that EVERYONE’S STORY that has been institutionally excluded IS WORTH HEARING. They want to WHITEWASH HISTORY and suppress the truth. That’s what the entire anti-CRT hysteria is about. Not about CRT, because CRT is only taught … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | These Student Loan Forgiveness Folks Are Wearing on the Nerves

Posted on May 31, 2022 by rikyrah

First, President Biden, when running for President…. NEVER RAN ON THE PROMISE OF COMPLETE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS. His education plan included other things..but COMPLETE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. THAT was from Bernie and Warren – you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Brown v Board was ‘accepted quickly’? In what world, WSJ?

Posted on May 13, 2022 by rikyrah

The delusional Editorial Page of the WSJ is at it again. Brown v. Board was ‘ accepted quickly’? Absolutely not. Tell us the truth, Ms. Ifill https://twitter.com/Sifill_LDF/status/1522769607802687497?s=20&t=dsIc3Xx4wmABA2H7Wp6zzQ

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Open Thread | Day Three of the Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 24, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP continued to be on one.😠😠 But, Judge Brown Jackson was wonderful. No matter what else happens from this point, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson All these Republicans who sat there torturing her … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Day 2 – Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings

Posted on March 23, 2022 by rikyrah

The GOP showed their entire azz yesterday.😠 But, Judge Brown gave a Master Class in Black Professional Sensibilities.👊🏾👊🏾 Today, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is demonstrating the breadth and depth of her legal expertise from her experience working at ALL levels … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on March 19, 2022 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. I love this. They look fabulous. It is a classic look. We can wear anything and look good in it. https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1503746307080560647?s=19 We're … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

Posted on January 17, 2022 by rikyrah

You helped change the world. You certainly changed my world. I have so many opportunities because of your battles. https://twitter.com/BerniceKing/status/1483229878350721027?t=z18OPhv7VWdmAQ8LJS6YPA&s=19 Fantastic and educational thread How did Martin Luther King Jr. get his own holiday? And why was it so difficult … Continue reading →

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