Category Archives: Freedom

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 31, 2019 by rikyrah

Hope all you mid-westerners are keeping warm and safe from the artic blast. Did some video searching yesterday, while home from work. Dig in if you dare! And I’ll leave you with this classic interview.

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Monday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 13, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone. This week’s featured artist is Mr. James Baldwin. We’ll look at some of his most acclaimed writings, essays, novels, and TV/radio addresses. James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright and novelist regarded as a highly insightful,    iconic writer with … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Arts, Black History, Books, Civil Rights, Current Events, Education, Freedom, History, Human Rights, Media, Movies, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism | Tagged , , , , , | 47 Comments

President Obama Awards Vice President Joe Biden The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Posted on January 12, 2017 by rikyrah

“For your faith in your fellow Americans, for your love of country and for your lifetime of service that will endure through the generations” “For my final time as president, I am pleased to award our nation’s highest civilian honor, … Continue reading →

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3ChicsPolitico.com’s Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Posted on October 17, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in African Americans, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights, Culture, Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, Freedom, Heritage, History, Honor, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Lynching, News, Open Thread, Photos, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Bias, racial hate, Racial Oppression, Racial Profiling, Racism, Slavery, Terrorism, Violence, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act, White Supremacy | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Life In Pictures

Posted on April 4, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in African Americans, Current Events, Democracy, Freedom, History, Honor, Human Rights, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Memorial, News, Open Thread, Photos, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Bias, Racism, segregation, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , | 27 Comments

Dear Black Men & Women, Hillary Clinton is NO Harriet Tubman!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by rikyrah

Black women have the power to elect the next POTUS, just like we did for the current one. @donnabrazile @NoGOPNo And we show up to vote! pic.twitter.com/lephckDHpm — Anna (@AuntLulie) February 24, 2016 The statistics do not lie. We’ve always … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Voters, Current Events, Freedom, History, Media, Open Letter, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , , , | 78 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Jimi Hendrix Week

Posted on February 17, 2016 by rikyrah

Hump Day! Hope you’re enjoying Jimi Hendrix week! Voodoo Child

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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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Videos | 20th Anniversary of the MILLION MAN March

Posted on October 10, 2015 by rikyrah

Updated LIVE NOW:: The #JusticeOrElse gathering streaming in 5 different languages @ http://t.co/wtUUvJTsRh pic.twitter.com/D1cO44xqKU — Justice or Else 2015 (@JusticeOrElse) October 10, 2015 10/10/15: ALL ROADS LEAD TO WASHINGTON D.C., THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE “MILLION MAN MARCH” THE SOURCE … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Empowerment, Freedom, History, Human Rights, Justice for Alfred Wright, Justice for Eric Garner, Justice for Freddie Gray, Justice for Jordan Davis, Justice for Kelly Thomas, Justice for Marissa Alexander, Justice for Michael Brown, Justice for Tarika Wilson, Justice for Trayvon Martin, Justice for Walter Scott, JusticeforNatashaMcKenna, JusticeForSandraBland, Police bruality, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Sharecroppers’ History

Posted on October 5, 2015 by rikyrah

Top of the week to you all. This week 3 Chics will feature the history of SHARECROPPERS. Hat tip: SruggleforProgress Lest We Forget: The Lost Stories of Southern Sharecroppers (Full Documentary) ICYMI

Posted in Black Codes, Black History, Black Voters, Current Events, Freedom, Heritage, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Jobs, Justice, Media, News, Open Thread, Politics, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , | 80 Comments