Category Archives: Empowerment

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

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

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 rikyrah
Posted in Education, Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Media, Michelle Obama | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Black Women In Medicine

Posted on August 23, 2016 by rikyrah

http://www.blackfilm.com/read/2016/08/black-women-medicine-doc-hit-theaters-aug-26/?ct=t(Blavity_Daily_Newsletter_8_21_168_21_2016)&goal=0_b53d5e9f25-17be011ec2-206100893&mc_cid=17be011ec2&mc_eid=6ca89fc2f4 Source: Coming to theaters in New York (August 26 through September 1) and Los Angeles (September 2 through 8) is “Black Women in Medicine,” the first documentary to explore the history, contemporary issues and future possibilities of African American … 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 rikyrah

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 rikyrah

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 rikyrah
Posted in Barack Obama, Democracy, Economy, Empowerment, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The United State Of Women Summit

Posted on June 14, 2016 by rikyrah

The United State of Women will be an important moment for both women and girls, domestically and internationally. It will feature speakers who will both educate as well as inspire all of us to take action on June 14th and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Democracy, Dr. Jill Biden, Economics, Education, Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Gun Violence, Health & Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , | 36 Comments

Video | First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers 2016 The City College of New York (CCNY) Commencement Address

Posted on June 3, 2016 by rikyrah

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the 2016 City College of New York (CCNY). This is her last commencement address as the First Lady of the United States of AMERICA. Watch the entire ceremony below. I’ll post a video with the … Continue reading →

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PRINCE |Open Thread

Posted on April 23, 2016 by rikyrah

Have at it Family…. Sheila E., Prince Protege…. —————————————–

Posted in Celebrations, Culture, Dance, Empowerment, Faith, Inspiration, Love, Media, Memorial, Movie Soundtracks, Music, Photos, Sexuality, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , , | 69 Comments