Category Archives: injustice

Open Thread | Why Is Chief Justice Whining About the ‘Legitimacy’ of the Court? Far too Late

Posted on September 16, 2022 by rikyrah

Chief Justice John Roberts had the nerve to give an interview where he was whining about the ‘possible loss’ of the legitimacy of the Court. Oh please. That ship has said with the three illegitimate people on the Court that … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Capitol City of Mississippi-Jackson- Is Without Useable Water

Posted on September 8, 2022 by rikyrah

The Capitol City of Mississippi- Jackson – is without useable water. This is not by accident. This is by deliberate design. And, I’m going to need the Black Blue Checks, who didn’t open their muthaphuckin’ mouths about Flint, and couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The House Passes The CROWN Act

Posted on March 21, 2022 by rikyrah

I didn’t think that this would hit me as hard as it has. The House passed a National CROWN Act. One of my favorite channels on Youtube to watch are channels with young Black girls whose mothers do their natural … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Supreme Court Pushes Further With Black Voter SuppressionšŸ˜ 

Posted on February 9, 2022 by rikyrah

The Supreme Court's order and dissents can be found here. https://t.co/VfdCaw3aos This is another major blow to the Voting Rights Act that will likely preserve Alabama's current racist gerrymander. — Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) February 7, 2022 Kagan, dissenting: The … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, African Americans, Alabama, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, GOP, injustice, Institutional Racism, Open Thread, Politics, Supreme Court | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Open Thread | Dropping Some Wisdom…Respect and Protect the Children

Posted on October 7, 2021 by rikyrah

This man is thoughtful and wise..please follow him. He has such a kind heart. Last night I was at my peoples house with a few friends and my homegirl with her daugther, 5, who I haven't seen her since she … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Let Us Check In With 46

Posted on June 2, 2021 by rikyrah

President Biden went to Oklahoma on Tuesday. He spoke on the massacre in Tulsa.   President Biden in Tulsa: "Just because history is silent, it doesn't mean that it did not take place. And while darkness can hide much, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Economics, Economy, injustice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, racial hate, Racial Oppression, racial terror, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Open Thread | Some Different Odds and Ends

Posted on May 28, 2021 by rikyrah

No real theme to this post. Just things of interest. First, going back to Tulsa. The NYTimes did a great story with interactive graphics, that take you into Tulsa, and you find out, business after business, that was destroyed.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Domestic Terrorism, Economics, Ethnic Cleansing, Hate Crime, injustice, Open Thread, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Open Thread | So, The President Laid Out His Vision For The Country

Posted on April 29, 2021 by rikyrah

And, I loved the speech.šŸ¤—   President Biden understands this history even if the media doesn't. "Madam Vice President…" pic.twitter.com/esmP2cT2fg — Tommy moderna-vaX-Topher (@tommyxtopher) April 29, 2021 Iā€™m so damn proud of @POTUS @JoeBiden !!! For too long we needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Domestic Terrorism, Dr. Jill Biden, Economics, Economy, Education, Employment News, Gun control, Immigration, Immigration Reform, Income Inequality, Infrastructure, injustice, Institutional Racism, Justice, Open Thread, Police Reform, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Open Thread | Jim Crow Is Back With A Vengeance In GeorgiašŸ˜ šŸ˜ 

Posted on March 26, 2021 by rikyrah

Well, Jim Crow-2021 Version, came to Georgia.šŸ˜ šŸ˜ šŸ˜    Breaking: Georgia Republicans passed restrictive new changes to the state election process. The new law will limit early voting and add additional voter ID requirements to mail voting. We're breaking down the … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Current Events, injustice, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Politics, US Department of Justice, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Open Thread | Faulkner Wrote It Well

Posted on February 5, 2021 by rikyrah

The past is never dead. It’s not even past. This entire thread is much Truth. So much Black history, really isn’t history, because so many people alive today experienced it.   https://twitter.com/tressiemcphd/status/1354119330141786112?s=20

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Economics, Empowerment, History, injustice, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 28 Comments