Category Archives: History

Open Thread | Joe Biden Chooses Senator Kamala Harris As His Running Mate

Posted on August 12, 2020 by

Biden answered the question of WHO?? Yesterday   A historic photo: @JoeBiden asking @KamalaHarris to join the ticket — taken just a few hours ago, from his home in Wilmington. Your next President and Vice President!! pic.twitter.com/vLNHxnvkb3 — Ronald Klain … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Your Mother Was Right- A Hard Head Makes for a Soft Behind

Posted on July 22, 2020 by

I have felt from the beginning that Karma was interested in teaching White America a lesson for selecting Dolt45. It wasn’t enough that their vessel for White Supremacy wasn’t just a national, but international embarrassment. Yet, even as he was … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis Dead at the Age of 80

Posted on July 18, 2020 by

So sad about this. Congressman John Lewis is dead at the age of 80.😢😢 Thank you, Congressman. For all your work. For all you did for this country. You were a true American Hero.🙏🙏   The words of John Lewis … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread | Happy July 4th!

Posted on July 4, 2020 by

Good Morning, Everyone. 🤗 I hope that you are enjoying this weekend virtually with family and friends.   Lift Every Voice And Sing Brought to us by Black opera singers 👏👏👏 Wondrous 🙏🎶🎶

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Open Thread | Political Food For Thought

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Came across this Twitter thread and thought they made good points.   Presidential candidates in 2024. Yes, I am doing this. You know when Sanders lost the election. Nov, 11, 2016. Sanders slammed " civil rights" as identity politics foreclosing … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Voters, discrimination, Dreams, Economy, Education, Employment News, Empowerment, History, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments

Open Thread | Why This Moment In Time?

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

Yesterday was the homegoing service for George Floyd. Been thinking a lot, as I watched the protests from across the world. Why this incident? Why now? I don’t really have an answer, except for that I don’t think it was … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Breaking News, Criminal Justice, Department of Justice, History, injustice, Institutional Racism, Justice, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police Reform, Police violence, Politics, Rikyrah's Rant | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 43 Comments

Rest In Power, Katherine Johnson🙏🙏

Posted on February 24, 2020 by

Brilliant NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson has passed away at the age of 101. What a life she had. What she saw in her 101 years. I am ashamed that I consider myself an educated person, and I had no idea … Continue reading →

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The Impeachment Trial of President Donald J. Trump

Posted on January 22, 2020 by

Today began the trial of Donald Trump. As set forth in the Constitution, the House of Representatives impeaches the President, but the trial about his removal takes place in the Senate. As I have pointed out, the Founding  Fathers saw … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by

Today marks the official federal holiday of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   Thread A thread of Dr. King in color, as we commemorate his 91st birthday. #MLK91 #MLK #CorettaScottKing pic.twitter.com/xwxZ7PMSCG — The King Center (@TheKingCenter) … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Remembering Our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

Today is Veterans Day. We remember those who put on the uniform, and who have risked their lives for this country.  https://youtu.be/_2gk_WZmg7Y  

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