Category Archives: History

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 15, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. History I never knew about. I need y’all to understand. Kelvin learned how to fence for this film. He was practicing violin … 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 →

Posted in Africa, African Diaspora, Africans, Black Excellence, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Foreign policy, Heritage, History, Open Thread, Politics, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Open Thread | We Remember ” Bloody Sunday”

Posted on March 7, 2023 by rikyrah

The President was in Alabama, remembering the 58th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday”. No matter how hard some people try, we can’t just choose to learn what we want to know, and not what we should know. We should learn everything. … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Alabama, Black History, Black Voters, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, History, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | The Attack on Education in Florida….as They Try To Install Fascism

Posted on February 23, 2023 by rikyrah

In case you didn’t know… I don’t know if you know what’s been going on in Florida. Their Governor has chosen to go full-on fascist. There is the full-blown attack on education. The banning of books. The attack on the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, 2024 Elections, Black Excellence, Black History, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, Critical Race Theory, Culture, Current Events, Democratic Party, Department of Justice, Economics, Economy, Education, Elections, History, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Open Thread | The President Visits Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta

Posted on January 16, 2023 by rikyrah

It is the National Holiday for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate you, your love, and your legacy today. The world is better because of your commitment to justice, equity and true … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, African Americans, Breaking News, Current Events, Democratic Party, Elections, History, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, The United States Senate, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Journalist Barbara Walters Dies at 93

Posted on December 30, 2022 by rikyrah

RIP🙏🏿😢 BREAKING: Barbara Walters, who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died. She was 93. https://t.co/tydwREgTb2 pic.twitter.com/b4jOEHVYFE — ABC News (@ABC) December 31, 2022 .@ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Barbara … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The 1/6 Committee Releases Its Complete Report

Posted on December 23, 2022 by rikyrah

The 1/6 Committee released their report. They connected the dots. The choices that Nancy Pelosi made, in choosing the 1/6 Committee👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Read the Select Committee’s Final Report ⤵️https://t.co/UwqB61nZkl — January 6th Committee (@January6thCmte) December 23, 2022 LarryO talked about the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, Breaking News, Criminal Justice, Domestic Terrorism, History, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, The 1/6 Committee, The House of Representatives | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Open Thread | They Honored Nancy Pelosi With A Portrait in Congress

Posted on December 15, 2022 by rikyrah

No one is more deserving. Thank you, Madam Speaker. You will go down as a legend.👏🏾👏🏾 The House has unveiled its portrait of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, by Ron Sherr. pic.twitter.com/b5cgL5wIrL — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 15, 2022 Pelosi portrait unveiled … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018 Midterm Elections, 2020 Elections, 2022 Elections, Breaking News, Elections, History, House of Representatives, Open Thread, Politics, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in American Musical Theater, Breaking News, Culture, Current Events, Dance, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Heritage, History, Kennedy Center Honors, Movies, Music, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Open Thread | This is EXACTLY What the Republicans Are Up to With Regards to True HISTORY of this Country

Posted on October 24, 2022 by rikyrah

This entire thread: 1/ The right wants to erase the legacy of the civil rights movement. It's why they want to replace Raphael Warnock in the Senate — the man who leads MLK's old church — w/ someone like Herschel … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Critical Race Theory, Culture, Current Events, History, Open Thread, Politics, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment