Category Archives: Emancipation Proclamation

Open Thread | The 1/6 Committee Came Through- Nancy Smash is a BOSS!

Posted on October 14, 2022 by rikyrah

We get information with every Committee hearing. Nancy Pelosi IS👏🏾A👏🏾BOSS👏🏾 I found this comment at Balloon Juice about Thursday’s hearing: A comment over at Balloon Juice that I thought was so on point: Ruckus OCTOBER 13, 2022 AT 3:43 PM … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Juneteenth Is Now A National Holiday

Posted on June 18, 2021 by rikyrah

I didn’t learn about Juneteenth in school. It was an Elder in the church, who grew up in Texas, that taught me about Juneteenth as a child. You will not disrespect nor denigrate the work of activists of many years. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Dr Martin Luther King explains why Black Americans face more obstacles than white European immigrants

Posted on April 5, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Wow, I’ve seen/heard a lot of MLK footage but this is the first time I’ve seen this interview. How profound this is. pic.twitter.com/Lm8SR2z3bT — Justinfication (@Justinfication) April 4, 2018 Dr King warns of 3 evils plaguing America…….. Racism Exploitation of … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks at the 150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment

Posted on December 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Please forward video to 45:00 mark. The Blessings of a Black President speaking on the 150 anniversary of the 13th Amendment, and especially in this racially-charged environment in America. THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT! President #Obama gave a powerful speech today … Continue reading →

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Juneteenth Facts

Posted on June 19, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: Madameniore.com Juneteenth is one of the most important days in African American history but we bet there’s still a lot you don’t know about this historic occasion.

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Black History | Juneteenth

Posted on February 24, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The History of Juneteenth Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at … Continue reading →

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