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World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 6

Posted on October 31, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

George Springer, hoarse and covered in sweat and dirt at 1:15 a.m., tried to explain everything the Astros were feeling. But his body was still pulsing adrenaline, and he knew it was impossible to truly capture and define all this. … Continue reading →

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World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 5

Posted on October 29, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

HoustonPress: Game Four of the World Series featured a no-hitter into the sixth inning. It featured the Astros taking the lead 1-0 lead and breaking up the no-no on a massive George Springer home run. Yet as feared, this game … Continue reading →

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World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 4

Posted on October 28, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The Houston Astros have been dominant at home throughout the postseason, and they retained that edge in their first game at Minute Maid Park in the World Series. The Astros came up with a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 3

Posted on October 27, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

HOUSTON — Friday night brings us Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. The series is tied 1-1 and shifts to Houston’s Minute Maid Park. The roof is closed, so don’t worry about … Continue reading →

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Russians bought ads on facebook targeting black people in Baltimore and Ferguson

Posted on September 27, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Ferguson and Baltimore had gained widespread attention for the large and violent protests over police shootings of black men. The decision to target the ad in those two cities offers the first look at how accounts linked to the Russian … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Baltimore, Black Lives Matter, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, collusion, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Politics, Protests | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Activist radio personality, attorney Lizz Brown passes away

Posted on September 6, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Longtime St. Louis radio personality, attorney and social justice activist Lizz Brown passed away today (Wednesday, September 6) in St. Louis, following a lengthy illness. Brown fought for the rights of African Americans and for justice. As host of the … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Ferguson, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Oppression | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | MSNBC analyst: Robert Mueller already has Donald Trump’s tax returns

Posted on August 10, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Palmer Report Today we all learned that Special Counsel Robert Mueller had the FBI launch a pre-dawn raid on Paul Manafort’s home in order to seize evidence in Donald Trump’s Russia scandal – while Manafort was asleep in the bedroom. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Current Events, Donald Trump, News, Open Thread, Politics, RICO, Russia, Treason | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 110 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | #BettyShelby found not guilty in death of Terrence Crutcher

Posted on May 18, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A crowd gathered outside the courtroom after a jury found Tulsa police Officer Betty Shelby not guilty of first-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man, last year. “Bring her out,” the crowd yelled, referring … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Someone needs to sue Customs for this unlawful harassment

Posted on March 21, 2017 by rikyrah

THIS is what’s happening to American Citizens who ‘fit the profile’: This is outrageous. CBP detained the former police chief of Greenville, NC for 90 minutes From Facebook: Hassan Aden Yesterday at 3:27pm · Details of my CBP Detention at … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on February 11, 2017 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. The Queen of Soul announced her retirement from touring. Have a happy, long retirement, Ms. Franklin.

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