Category Archives: Heritage

Open Thread | Black Historian of Chicago, Timuel Black, Dead At 102

Posted on October 14, 2021 by rikyrah

He was THE Historian for Black Chicago. I could listen to him for hours on end. He was a fountain of knowledge. RIP for a life well lived in service to the community.😢🙏🏽😢🙏🏽 #BREAKING: Timuel Black, a political and civil … Continue reading →

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Happy July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2021 by rikyrah

Independence Day. But, for whom? I leave you with this classic:  

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Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by rikyrah

Today is the national observance of the holiday celebrating the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you for all you did for this country, Dr. King.   A thread of Dr. King in color, as we commemorate … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Schools, Reopening, and How History Will See Us

Posted on August 17, 2020 by rikyrah

More from Andy Slavitt. I consider him a heroic voice during this time. Here is a good thread: He is so thoughtful:   I think about the things we all try to teach our kids.-being safe-following the golden rule-showing consideration-using … Continue reading →

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We Have Lost 3 Musical Giants: Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright😢😢🙏🙏

Posted on May 10, 2020 by rikyrah

May they all Rest In Power. And, the legacy of the music they created will live on for many generations to come.    

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Thursday Open Thread | Remembering Toni Morrison😢😢

Posted on August 8, 2019 by rikyrah

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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Monday Open Thread | Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2019 by rikyrah

Today is Memorial Day. Let us remember all who fought for this country and died in service to this country. Never forget, African-Americans have served in the military of this country since before this country was an actual country. Did … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on November 13, 2018 by rikyrah

I miss the series “Underground.” How about you? I’m on a Harriet Tubman research trip. You know she’s from my home state of Maryland. I hope you enjoy these clips of historic sites, in honor of Harriet Tubman. And I’ve … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on January 3, 2018 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone! I’m in a traveling mood, as you can see. It’s always healthy to see what this big wide world has to offer, in the way of truth, experiences, adventure, learning, and growth. Time to become PRIMARY … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on August 24, 2017 by rikyrah

The REAL monuments that tells America’s TRUE HISTORY. Thoughts on Confederate Statues from a Southern White Male Growing up in the South, I was told (and unfortunately believed) a number of things about the Confederacy. Of course, I heard the common … Continue reading →

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