Category Archives: Jobs

Open Thread | Funny Thing About Infrastructure

Posted on April 14, 2021 by rikyrah

The President and the Democrats are proposing a two trillion infrastructure plan.     The Republicans think that someone is playing with them. They are trying to find a way to combat the Democrats’ proposal. Their old playbook doesn’t work. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Economics, Economy, Infrastructure, Institutional Racism, Jobs, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Open Thread | Andy Slavitt Trying To Warn Us

Posted on May 18, 2020 by rikyrah

Yet again, Mr. Slavitt is dropping truth. Keep your eyes open.   Mitch McConnell will not pass any more Congressional aid for Americans losing income, nutritional aid, states or testing & contact tracing unless he gets 1 thing: waivers for … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Corruption, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Employment News, Fraud, GOP, Health, Healthcare, Jobs, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , | 58 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Sharecroppers’ History

Posted on October 5, 2015 by rikyrah

Top of the week to you all. This week 3 Chics will feature the history of SHARECROPPERS. Hat tip: SruggleforProgress Lest We Forget: The Lost Stories of Southern Sharecroppers (Full Documentary) ICYMI

Posted in Black Codes, Black History, Black Voters, Current Events, Freedom, Heritage, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Jobs, Justice, Media, News, Open Thread, Politics, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , | 80 Comments

Liza for the Win! Economic Progress is More Effective Than Protests Says Joel Kotkin

Posted on August 30, 2015 by rikyrah

One question for Joel:  If  BLACK Americans had economic progress, would they even need to protest and declare BLACK LIVES MATTER.  Dismissed! This article by Joel Kotkin, RIGHT HERE: Ta-Nehisi Coates and the new wave of black nationalists are selling … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Corruption, Criminal Justice, Democracy, discrimination, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Jobs, Media, Nigeria, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

USA Media: Racism & Terrorism |Open Thread

Posted on June 24, 2015 by rikyrah

Let’s not let the flag take down as a sign of ending racism in this country. I don’t give a flying fuck about that flag. It’s not going to stop white supremacy or the systemic racism that runs rampant in health … Continue reading →

Posted in Ametia's Rant, Black Codes, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Economics, Education, Freedom, Jobs, Justice, Media, Open Thread, Photos, Police bruality, Politics, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, Rikyrah's Rant, SG2's Rant, Stand Your Ground Laws, Terrorism, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 95 Comments

President Obama’s Remarks on “My Brother’s Keeper Alliance”

Posted on May 4, 2015 by rikyrah

President Barack Obama, shakes hands with Darinel Montero, left, from Bronx International High School who introduced him Monday at Lehman College in the … Last year’s launch of My Brother’s Keeper Remarks by the President at Launch of the My … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Education, Empowerment, Jobs, Justice, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Live White House Working Families Summit

Posted on June 23, 2014 by rikyrah

Summit starts at 9 a.m. ET. Will update with MORE videos soon.

Posted in Current Events, Education, Employment News, Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Jobs, Media, Michelle Obama, Politics, President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged | 10 Comments

Video | President Obama Speaks on Building a 21st Century America Infrastructure

Posted on May 14, 2014 by rikyrah

e (Photo: (Peter Carr/The Journal News)  President Obama  speaks at Tappan Zee Bridge site in NYC. Transcript of remarks of Remarks by the President on Building a 21st Century Infrastructure America’s Roads and Bridges Are Crumbling, and There’s Something Congress Can … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, Economy, Jobs, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Video |President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union Address

Posted on January 28, 2014 by rikyrah

Updated Who’s  sitting with First Lady Michelle Obama?

Posted in Barack Obama, Dr Jill Biden, Economy, First Lady Michelle Obama, Health, History, Inspiration, Jobs, Politics, President Obama | Tagged , | 167 Comments

Videos | What’s Happening at the White House? President Obama remarks on the Economy- Holiday Press Preview 2013 & White House Youth Summit

Posted on December 4, 2013 by rikyrah

Updated Full transcript of PBO’s remarks on the economy US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) creates ornaments with children during the White House Christmas decorations viewing at the White House in Washington, DC, December 4, 2013.     AFP PHOTO / Jim … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, Economy, Education, Employment News, Health, Immigration, Jobs, Media, Politics, President Obama | Tagged , | 17 Comments