Category Archives: Inspiration

Open Thread | The Future of the Democratic Party

Posted on July 12, 2021 by rikyrah

It is no secret that I am a fan of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. She does the work. Always putting in the time. Getting things done. It’s not a coincidence that when President Biden came to Illinois last week, he went … Continue reading →

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Prayers For American Icon Congressman John Lewis😢😢😢😢

Posted on December 29, 2019 by rikyrah

I am devastated😢😢😢😢 Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on June 30, 2019 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone. I hope you enjoy this blend of inspiriting and heart-opening music,

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Michelle Obama’s European Book tour

Posted on April 15, 2019 by rikyrah

Here you go, Eliihaas. Please post comments, videos, photos, to your hearts content. Do you have content from Copenhagen & Sweden? Highlights from First Lady Michelle Obama’s European book tour. You will never, ever be a former anyone. You will … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Doesn’t Take A Lot of Money to Become an Inspiration

Posted on January 18, 2018 by rikyrah

Why Aesha Ash is Wandering Around Inner City Rochester In A Tutu Growing up in inner city Rochester, NY, Aesha Ash was just one of the neighborhood kids. She’d imagine people driving by, judging her by her black skin. “They’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Dance, Inspiration, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 57 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on September 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. ICYMI Video: President Obama drops in on our Obama Foundation community meeting last night via live video. pic.twitter.com/u3JN3NRUgF — The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) September 15, 2017 "It will be a symbol of excellence, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Praise & Worship | Sounds of Blackness

Posted on May 21, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Sounds of Blackness is a Grammy Award-winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota who perform music from several genres music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz. The group scored several hits on the Billboard R&B chart and Billboard … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Gospel, Inspiration, News, Open Thread, Politics, Praise, Spirituality, Worship | Tagged , , , , | 40 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread: It’s All Related

Posted on November 29, 2016 by rikyrah

The election of THAT MAN to be President is in direct correlation to the Obama Presidency, and also the culture that grew during those years. I have long said that those who wanted “to make America great again” longed for … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, History, Inspiration, Movies, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Black Women In Medicine

Posted on August 23, 2016 by rikyrah

“Black Women in Medicine” Doc To Hit Theaters On Aug. 26 Source: Coming to theaters in New York (August 26 through September 1) and Los Angeles (September 2 through 8) is “Black Women in Medicine,” the first documentary to explore … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Education, Empowerment, Health, Health & Nutrition, Inspiration, Movies, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , | 64 Comments

The ‘Human Computer’ Behind the Moon Landing Was a Black Woman

Posted on August 18, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

In an age of racism and sexism, Katherine Johnson broke both barriers at NASA. She calculated the trajectory of man’s first trip to the moon, and was such an accurate mathematician that John Glenn asked her to double-check NASA’s computers. … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Current Events, Heritage, History, Inspiration, News, Open Thread, Science | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments