Category Archives: Empowerment

Open Thread | Faulkner Wrote It Well

Posted on February 5, 2021 by rikyrah

The past is never dead. It’s not even past. This entire thread is much Truth. So much Black history, really isn’t history, because so many people alive today experienced it.   This is amazing content. It hits differently when you … Continue reading →

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Legend Cicely Tyson Dies At 96šŸ˜¢šŸ˜¢

Posted on January 29, 2021 by rikyrah

Cicely Tyson, an Actress Who Shattered Stereotypes, Dies at 96 – The New York Times https://t.co/CBQXpvWyeT — Erica L. Green (@EricaLG) January 29, 2021 Legend. Phenomenon. Human Wonder. Once in a lifetime talent. All of these describe Ms. Cicely Tyson, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Do You Have A VOTING PLAN?

Posted on August 26, 2020 by rikyrah

We here at 3CHICS are all about THE VOTING PLAN. Do you have a VOTING PLAN for the November 2020 Election? If you have one, have you made sure that those close to you have one? A FrontPager over at … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, Elections, Empowerment, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 91 Comments

Open Thread | Political Food For Thought

Posted on June 18, 2020 by rikyrah

Came across this Twitter thread and thought they made good points.   Presidential candidates in 2024. Yes, I am doing this. You know when Sanders lost the election. Nov, 11, 2016. Sanders slammed " civil rights" as identity politics foreclosing … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Remembering Toni MorrisonšŸ˜¢šŸ˜¢

Posted on August 8, 2019 by rikyrah

We lost one of the giants this week when Toni Morrison died at the age of 88. There really are no words to describe how brilliant Ms. Morrison was, and what she brought to the world as a FREE Black … Continue reading →

Posted in #BlackGirlMagic, African Americans, Black History, Communications, Culture, Empowerment, Heritage, Open Thread, Politics, Praise, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 79 Comments

Michelle Obama Speaks at Simmons College Leadership Conference in Boston, MA

Posted on April 7, 2018 by rikyrah

ICYMI, through all; the NOISE & FAKE NEWS Michelle Obama is the reassuring voice we all need right now pic.twitter.com/NJIR8ArT9H — NowThis (@nowthisnews) April 7, 2018

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Wednesday Open Thread | Positive News From The Obama Foundation

Posted on February 7, 2018 by rikyrah

FYI: Minority-Led Firms Will Build Obama Library Author: Dorothy Tucker January 6, 2018 10:56 AM (CBS) ā€” In a move that promises to challenge and change Chicagoā€™s construction landscape, the Obama Foundation has announced who will build its presidential library. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Economics, Empowerment, Michelle Obama, Open Thread, Politics, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , | 82 Comments

Thursday Open Thread |

Posted on September 15, 2016 by rikyrah

ICYMI! Carla Hayden Sworn In as 14th Librarian of Congress Hello @Twitter! I am Carla Hayden, the 14th #LibrarianOfCongress. Let's explore @LibraryCongress together. pic.twitter.com/2alouL2MXk — Carla Hayden (@LibnOfCongress) September 14, 2016

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First Lady Michelle Obama FULL Interview At Howard University

Posted on September 2, 2016 by rikyrah
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Tuesday Open Thread | Black Women In Medicine

Posted on August 23, 2016 by rikyrah

ā€œBlack Women in Medicineā€ Doc To Hit Theaters On Aug. 26 Source: Coming to theaters in New York (August 26 through September 1) and Los Angeles (September 2 through 8) is ā€œBlack Women in Medicine,ā€ the first documentary to explore … Continue reading →

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