Category Archives: Heritage

Open Thread | I Am A Black American

Posted on July 14, 2025 by rikyrah

I am a Black American. A descendant of those brought over in the hulls of slave ships. My family has been here since before America became America. One of the craziest realizations is the past month or so, is that … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Part of AMERICAN HISTORY That Some Want Erased

Posted on July 10, 2023 by rikyrah

I read these two tweets and just went UH HUH UH HUH – Black slaves worked for free for 270+ years– Black slaves were worth 2x more than railroads, which was arguably the most valuable asset– Black slaves were agricultural … Continue reading →

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Open Thread : ICWA STILL STANDS! Good Ruling by The Supreme Court

Posted on June 16, 2023 by rikyrah

This was good news for the Indigenous Community from The Supreme Court.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families (from @AP) https://t.co/dhobDPzfTz — Debby Williams 🗳️💙 (@dwilliams1210) June 15, 2023 My full statement … Continue reading →

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Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2023 by rikyrah

Something else Black people gave to America. https://twitter.com/blackownedsc/status/1661843567839420435?s=19 Today, Vice President Harris delivered a historic commencement address at West Point – the first woman ever to do so. pic.twitter.com/RgpeG8po7i — Rachel Palermo (@RachelPalermo46) May 27, 2023 Vice President Kamala Harris … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | I Don’t Know If This Had Anything To Do With Don Lemon’s Firing…

Posted on April 28, 2023 by rikyrah

But, it would say more about CNN than Lemon. No self-respecting Black American, who knows our history, could sit silent while this muthaphucka sat there lying on Black folks and our history. Note, that bobblehead Poppy sat there, and let … Continue reading →

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Harry Belafonte, Passed Away At 96

Posted on April 25, 2023 by rikyrah

Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://t.co/LTpfanpUDq pic.twitter.com/7aUl89rLzA — The New York Times (@nytimes) April 25, 2023 RIP Harry Belafonte When it … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More of the Vice-President’s Trip to Africa

Posted on March 29, 2023 by rikyrah

More from this terrific Overseas Trip: This is why US Political media needs to be ignored particularly when it comes to VP Kamala Harris. Their takes and the the reality are two different things. https://t.co/FH1nqqh0sa — DFW Sports 4Life (@Kennymack1971) … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The NAACP Image Awards

Posted on February 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows. Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Kennedy Center Honors Is Back!🤗

Posted on December 8, 2022 by rikyrah

The Kennedy Center Honors is back and in Full Force!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Please join us in congratulating your 45th class of Kennedy Center Honorees. 🤩🌈✨ Tune in Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. EST as a star-studded #KCHonors lineup pays tribute to @U2, … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by rikyrah

HAPPY LABOR DAY!! The marking of the end of Summer. Come on, Fall.🍁🍂🌾

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