Category Archives: Protests

Police soak up to 400 #StandingRock protesters with water cannons in freezing temperatures

Posted on November 21, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

For the love of God! Will someone do something to stop the horrendous abuse of Native people? How can those in power allow this to happen? Who uses water cannons on unarmed protesters in the freezing cold except rabid mad … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | United Nations Investigates Scandalous Treatment of Demonstrators

Posted on November 4, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Richard Broken Nose is a spiritual leader from the Pine Ridge reservation. On Wednesday, October 26, he and Leonard Little Finger, one of the Oglala’s most revered elders, came to pray with the water protectors near the Cannonball River. The … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | President Obama: We’re examining options to ‘reroute’ ND pipeline

Posted on November 2, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Pres. Obama directly addresses questions about the Dakota Access Pipeline #DAPL #StandingRock https://t.co/M8C763XUcO — The Last Word (@TheLastWord) November 2, 2016

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3ChicsPolitico.com’s Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Posted on October 17, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
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Friday Open Thread | Seattle Teachers Plan Black Lives Matter Demonstration

Posted on October 14, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

About 1,000 teachers have united for the event, which is supported by the school district and the Seattle Parent Teacher Student Association. Teachers in the Seattle Public Schools district have planned a Black Lives Matter event next week to coincide … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Boko Haram releases 21 #ChibokGirls to Nigerian government

Posted on October 13, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

I have tears. 21 girls released, y’all. I’m so happy for them and their families. (CNN) — Boko Haram militants handed over 21 Chibok schoolgirls to Nigerian authorities Thursday after a series of negotiations, Nigeria’s government said, in the first … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Tribe to Keep Fighting After Court Refuses to Halt Pipeline

Posted on October 10, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will keep fighting the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline after a federal court rejected its request to halt construction on the project, which the tribe says would destroy some of its sacred sites, the tribe’s chairman … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on October 8, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe with family and friends Colin Kaepernick is a real American Read the article in its entirety here.

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Charlotte girl weeps over police shootings at city council meeting

Posted on September 27, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) — A young girl climbed up a step ladder to stand at the podium before a tense Charlotte City Council meeting. Petite in size, with braids in her hair and hearts on her t-shirt, Zianna Oliphant collected herself and … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Betty Shelby Charged With First-Degree Manslaughter in Death of Terence Crutcher

Posted on September 23, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) — Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer Betty Shelby has been charged with felony manslaughter in the first degree, Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler told reporters Thursday. Shelby fatally shot 40-year-old Terence Crutcher after his SUV stopped in a roadway … Continue reading →

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