Category Archives: Jim Crow laws

Thursday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

How Roots Captivated an Entire Nation Memories from the Set of Roots | Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots | Oprah Winfrey Network Exclusive: Becoming Chicken George | Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots | Oprah Winfrey Network

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Monday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

This Week 3 Chics highlights the groundbreaking Mini series Roots. Last month marked the 4oth Anniversary of “Roots.” Based on the book, Roots: the Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley. We’ll feature selected scenes from the movie. As … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Attorney General White Citizens Council Strikes At Voting Rights

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

The Sessions Effect: Trump DOJ Reverses Course In Major Texas Voter ID Case By Alice Ollstein Published February 27, 2017, 12:47 PM EDT For the last six years, the Justice Department has sided with the citizens and civil rights groups … Continue reading →

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AG Sessions: Justice Dept. to “pull back” on suing police depts. over violating civil rights of minorities

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

Racist scum, Jeff Sessions, traded his pointed hood for a suit and tie. Taney’s law in full effect: “Blacks have no rights which the white man is bound to respect” and Jeff Sessions will make sure the lives of Blacks … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights, Current Events, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Oppression, Racial Profiling, racial terror, Uncategorized, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

In Loving Memory of Trayvon Martin

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

We honor the life of Trayvon Martin and his family. We stand in solidarity with Sybrina & Tracy Martin as they continue to fight for justice with passion and grace. Trayvon Martin was stalked and gunned down like an animal … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, discrimination, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Justice for Trayvon Martin, Murder, News, Open Thread, racial terror, Racism, Tribute, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

Racist Black History Month essay shocks school: ‘All stories in the Bible are about white people’

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

Quickly! Someone please educate the student that King David, his son Solomon and Jesus were all black. Matthew 2:13 An Angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up”, take the child & his mother & escape to Egypt. Why … Continue reading →

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#BlackHistory: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln & Henry Berry’s views on Black People

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

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Posted in Black History, Crimes Against Humanity, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Racial Oppression, racial terror, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments