Category Archives: Gun Violence

The Massacre of Dallas Police Officers- The NRA Built That

Posted on July 8, 2016 by rikyrah

When I first heard about there being snipers attacking police, the image of my mind is what I grew up with in tv and movies – the sniper, perched alone, waiting for the opportunity to shoot. Then, I remembered that … Continue reading →

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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

Wednesday Open thread | Chicago voters reject Anita Alvarez

Posted on March 16, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Voters in Chicago’s Democratic primary rejected the city’s top prosecutor who was criticized for her handling of a case involving the fatal police shooting of an unarmed black teenager. Anita Alvarez conceded the race to her challenger Kim Foxx, an … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Current Events, Gun Violence, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, JusticeForLaquanMcDonnell, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , | 71 Comments

Video | President Obama Holds a Town Hall: “Guns in America”

Posted on January 7, 2016 by rikyrah

Updated with full video of President Obama’s Town hall on “Guns in America.” “Obama wants to take away our guns!” President Obama: “imaginary fiction”

Posted in Gun control, Gun Violence, Health, Media, News, Police bruality, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , | 30 Comments

President Obama Remarks on Reducing Gun Violence

Posted on January 5, 2016 by rikyrah

All photos by AP photographers

Posted in Barack Obama, Gun control, Gun Violence, Healing, Health, Media, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged | 35 Comments

Michael Colyar: This Country Has Lost Its Moral Compass

Posted on December 31, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racism, Terrorism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus: We need more than tears, Governor

Posted on December 30, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Governor Rauner, your silence is deafening. As our state’s leader, you shed tears upon seeing the video of LaQuan McDonald’s shooting. We stand together to say the state needs more than your tears. With the recent shootings of Bettie Jones … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, JusticeForLaquanMcDonnell, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Killing of #TamirRice | Prosecutors were openly snickering with Grand Jurors during expert testimony

Posted on December 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Attorney Jonathan Abady says witnesses stated prosecutors were openly snickering with Grand Jurors during expert testimony. A child is shot dead and prosecutors are snickering? Who does that except a savage monster without a care about human life? We are … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, JusticeForTamirRice, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Bias, Racism, Uncategorized, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 82 Comments

President Obama’s Oval Office Address on Terrorism

Posted on December 7, 2015 by rikyrah

ICYMI President Obama addresses the nation on terrorism after the San Bernardino killings. Leading up to this address the media and GOP have been relentless in their FEARMONGERING/WARMONGERING, even going so far as to INVADE the home of the couple … Continue reading →

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Oregon Sheriff Opposed White House on Gun Control

Posted on October 1, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Well, what does the Oregon Sheriff have to say for himself? He just had to fight the black Potus on gun control. Mother Jones: As the sheriff in Douglas County, Oregon, John Hanlin was front and center following Thursday’s shooting … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, Gun control, Gun Violence, News, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , , | 26 Comments