Category Archives: Memorial

Actress/Activist Ruby Dee Dead at 91

Posted on June 12, 2014 by rikyrah

Another Legend has gone home. Ruby Dee dead at 91: Legendary stage and screen actress — and Civil Rights leader — frequently costarred with husband Ossie Davis Family member confirms death. Dee was living in New Rochelle. BY Joe Neumaier … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Culture, Freedom, History, Memorial, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , , | 40 Comments

President Obama Speaks at 9/11 Museum Dedication

Posted on May 16, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, Honor, Memorial, Open Thread, Photos, President Obama | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

President Obama Speaks at a Memorial Service for Victims of the Fort Hood Shooting

Posted on April 9, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Memorial, News, Open Thread, Photos, POTUS, President Obama, Tribute | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Photos | Nelson Mandela Memorial Service

Posted on December 10, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Africans, Barack Obama, Black History, Current Events, History, Memorial, Open Thread, Photos, Politics, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , | 49 Comments

Madiba-Nelson Mandela’s Homegoing

Posted on December 10, 2013 by rikyrah

Many thanks to my fellow 3CHICS bloggers as well as the folks at The Obama Diary, for their in-depth coverage since the passing of Nelson Mandela. Speakers Named For Nelson Mandela Ceremony Dec 9, 2013 By Associated Press South Africa … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Celebrations, Current Events, History, Memorial, News, Open Thread, Politics, Tribute | Tagged , , , , | 164 Comments

President Obama & First Lady Attend Memorial for Navy Yard Shooting

Posted on September 22, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, First Lady Michelle Obama, Honor, Media, Memorial, Michelle Obama, Open Thread, Photos, President Obama | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments