Category Archives: prejudice

Open Thread | It Was NEVER About the Trans Community

Posted on June 6, 2023 by rikyrah

Some have expressed how ‘fast’ it seems that the right-wing had turned on ‘ the gays’. I completely disagree. They had never turned AWAY from ‘ the gays’. Their hatred of them has always been there. See the ridiculous attack … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, activism, Breaking News, LGBTQ+ Community, Love, Open Thread, Politics, prejudice | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Monday Open Thread

Posted on January 22, 2018 by rikyrah

ICYMI Does recognizing privilege influence your politics? News host Kerri Miller spoke with Ijeoma Oluo, the author of “So You Want to Talk About Race.” https://www.mprnews.org/listen?name=/minnesota/podcasts/kerri-miller/2018/01/15privilege_politics_20180115_64.mp3

Posted in African Americans, Books, Current Events, Institutional Racism, Media, News, Open Thread, Politics, prejudice, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , | 67 Comments

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on September 17, 2017 by rikyrah
Posted in Culture, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, prejudice, Racial Oppression, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged | 24 Comments

Monday Open Thread

Posted on August 21, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, 3 Chics Family & Friends! ICYMI

Posted in #BlackGirlMagic, Arts, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Media, Movies, Open Thread, Politics, prejudice, Racial Bias, Racism | Tagged , , , | 70 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 9, 2017 by rikyrah

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

Posted in Africa, African Americans, Africans, Current Events, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Media, Movies, Open Thread, Politics, prejudice, Racism, Slave Breeding in America, Slavery | Tagged , , | 71 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | “Roots” 40th Anniversary Week

Posted on March 7, 2017 by rikyrah

ROOTS WEEK CONTINUES… Roots “Kunta” The Ends Justify the Means Fiddler’s Philosophy What’s your name? Roots “Kunta” Must Be Free

Posted in Africa, African Americans, Crimes Against Humanity, Media, Movies, Open Thread, Politics, prejudice, Racism, Slave Auctions, Slave Breeding in America, Slavery | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 16, 2017 by rikyrah

BALDWIN’S NIGGER – James Baldwin and Dick Gregory Baldwin’s Nigger 1 of 3 Baldwin’s Nigger 2 of 3 Baldwin’s Nigger 3 of 3

Posted in Arts, Books, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, prejudice, racial hate, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , | 83 Comments

Donald Trump’s response after being asked about anti-Semitism in the U.S.

Posted on February 16, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Trump didn’t even address Anti-Semitism. This is word salad. He doesn’t have a clue what he is doing. He’s faking it as he goes along. God help us all!

Posted in Current Events, Foreign policy, News, Open Thread, prejudice, Racism | Tagged , , , , | 38 Comments

What to do if #ICE Agents show up at your door

Posted on February 12, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS What to do when faced with anti-Muslim discrimination ENGLISH Click to access MKG17-KYR-AntiMuslimDiscr-OnePager-English-v01.pdf Know Your Rights: Discrimination Against Immigrants and Muslims With discrimination against American Muslims on the rise, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. Anti-Muslim Discrimination. ARABIC Click to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Foreign policy, ICEgov, Immigration, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Muslims, News, Open Thread, prejudice, Racial Bias, Racial Oppression, Racism, Religious oppresion, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Breaking News | The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals refuses to reinstate Trump travel ban

Posted on February 9, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against President Donald Trump’s immigration ban in a ruling issued Thursday evening. Trump is widely expected to challenge the court’s ruling in the Supreme Court. The executive order, Trump’s highest profile and … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Current Events, Department of Justice, Foreign policy, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Muslims, News, Open Thread, Politics, prejudice, Racial Oppression, Religious oppresion, US Department of Justice, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , | 35 Comments