Category Archives: Freedom

Justice for Freddie Gray |Open Thread

Posted on April 23, 2015 by rikyrah

Photo By Patrick Semansky/AP A child watches a protest march for Freddie Gray as it passes by, Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in Baltimore. Gray died from spinal injuries about a week after he was arrested and transported in a police … Continue reading →

Posted in Department of Justice, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Freedom, Hate Crime, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Freddie Gray, Media, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , | 69 Comments

Black History | Black Codes and Pig Laws

Posted on February 9, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Black Codes: A body of laws, statutes, and rules enacted by southern states immediately after the Civil War to regain control over the freed slaves, maintain white supremacy, and ensure the continued supply of cheap labor. Immediately after the Civil … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Codes, Black History, Civil Rights, discrimination, Freedom, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Pig Laws, Racism, Slavery | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

Happy Birthday Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And Thank You.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by rikyrah

Today is the official celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Google Doodle from today, and the explanation behind it. Roxbury artist creates Google Doodle for MLK Day By Linda Matchan GLOBE STAFF JANUARY 19, … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Freedom, Inspiration, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice | Tagged , , , , , | 55 Comments

Photos: Dr Martin Luther King’s 1965 #Selma March

Posted on January 15, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip Essence

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Democracy, Freedom, History, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Open Thread, Racism, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

“Just Mercy”: Bryan Stevenson on Ferguson, Prison Reform & Why the Opposite of Poverty is Justice

Posted on November 22, 2014 by rikyrah

Hat tip: Democracy Now LIZA: “This is an excellent interview with Bryan Stevenson. Amy Goodman deserves much credit. She is the only TV reporter with anything close to a national audience who consistently reports truthfully on Ferguson and many other … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Democracy, discrimination, Empowerment, Freedom, Hate Crime, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Justice for Michael Brown, Media, Politics, Slavery | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

Malala Yousafzai’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech

Posted on October 11, 2014 by rikyrah

17 year old Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize

Posted in Celebrations, Current Events, Democracy, Empowerment, Freedom, Honor, Inspiration, Justice | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Videos | Lesley McSpadden Says Justice Will Bring Peace | Ferguson Open Thread |

Posted on August 19, 2014 by rikyrah

“JUSTICE WILL BRING PEACE.” If the criminals are out of town, arrest their assses and keep moving. Sorry Ron Johnson, folks have a right to protest. So keep reading the script they’re giving you, trying to get folks off the … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Education, Empowerment, Faith, Freedom, Gun Violence, Healing, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , | 135 Comments

Civil Rights Era to Michael Brown | 50 Years of Hate | Rep John Lewis Says POTUS Should Declare Martial Law in Ferguson!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

WE STAND IN SUPPORT OF MICHAEL BROWN  HIS PARENTS & THE CITIZENS OF FERGUSON!  God Bless Michael Brown Sr. & Lesley McSpadden. Don’t be fooled by the folks screaming the loudest about No federal troops! No Martial law! Let the … Continue reading →

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Rev William Barber Speaks at Netroots Nation

Posted on August 4, 2014 by rikyrah

FORWARD TOGETHER, NOT ONE STEP BACK!

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Sunday Open Thread | A Song for Palestine

Posted on July 27, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Song for Palestine Happy Sunday, everyone. I am so heartbroken this morning. I want to wail at seeing the suffering, destruction and loss of life of the Palestinian people. They have a human right to live, survive and thrive. Pray … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Freedom, Inspiration, Justice, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism, Terrorism, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 58 Comments