Category Archives: Empowerment

Open Thread | Political Food For Thought

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

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

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 →

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

Posted on April 7, 2018 by

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

Posted in Communications, Current Events, Education, Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Michelle Obama | Tagged , | 8 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Positive News From The Obama Foundation

Posted on February 7, 2018 by

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

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

Posted in African Americans, Current Events, Education, Empowerment, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , | 42 Comments

First Lady Michelle Obama FULL Interview At Howard University

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

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

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 →

Posted in African Americans, Education, Empowerment, Health, Health & Nutrition, Inspiration, Movies, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , | 64 Comments

Would YOU Want to be Treated Like Blacks?

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

Jane Elliot confronting white folks HEAD ON. Because they are the folks that need to do this”

Posted in Birtherism, Black Codes, Black Voter Suppression, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Democracy, discrimination, Empowerment, Hate Crime, Income Inequality, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Lynching, Murder, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, segregation, Slave Auctions, Slave Breeding in America, Slavery, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, White Supremacy | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

First Lady Michelle Obama, First Daughters Malia & Sasha In Morocco

Posted on June 28, 2016 by

Check out the end of the clip- What was Meryl talking about? Hmmm, FLOTUS obviously had “heard all about it.” I’d love to get the video of the complete session above. If anyone finds it, please drop it in comments … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Democracy, Education, Empowerment, First Daughters, FLOTUS, Good News!, Human Rights, Malia Obama, Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Videos | President Obama Speaks on Brexit

Posted on June 28, 2016 by
Posted in Barack Obama, Democracy, Economy, Empowerment, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments