Category Archives: Empowerment

Open Thread | So, Manchin and Sinema Are THE Problem

Posted on October 18, 2021 by rikyrah

Standing in the way of the Democrats passing sweeping legislation that will transform the lives of millions of Americans. 😠😠 This is the basis of the platform that Democrats should be able to run on in 2022.😠 1. Manchin always … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Dropping Some Wisdom…Respect and Protect the Children

Posted on October 7, 2021 by rikyrah

This man is thoughtful and wise..please follow him. He has such a kind heart. Last night I was at my peoples house with a few friends and my homegirl with her daugther, 5, who I haven't seen her since she … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Good Question…We, As Democrats , Need To Have This Discussion

Posted on July 29, 2021 by rikyrah

I am Democrat. Period. Part of the Democratic Party. Loyal voter. Vote in every election. I am the base. Tired of those who aren’t the base insulting those who are. At what point do we ask ourselves are these folks … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Empowerment, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Economics, Empowerment, History, injustice, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Legend Cicely Tyson Dies At 96😢😢

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 →

Posted in #‎BlackGirlsRock, #BlackGirlMagic, African Americans, Arts, Black History, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Dreams, Empowerment, Entertainment, Movies, Open Thread, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , , | 48 Comments

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 →

Posted in activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Voters, discrimination, Dreams, Economy, Education, Employment News, Empowerment, History, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | Remembering Toni Morrison😢😢

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) — In a move that promises to challenge and change Chicago’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