Tag Archives: Apartheid

Bishop Desmond Tutu Dead At 90

Posted on December 26, 2021 by rikyrah

RIPower, Bishop. Thank you.🙏🏾😪 BREAKING NEWS: Arch Bishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has passed away. A statement from @PresidencyZA confirms the news of his passing. #DesmondTutu pic.twitter.com/G1N5lbKA8w — Nhlanhla Mabaso (@_NMabaso) December 26, 2021 Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery| In Memory of Palestinians killed in Gaza

Posted on July 27, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: Humanize Palestine A Song for Palestine

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Sunday Open Thread | A Song for Palestine

Posted on July 27, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Song for Palestine Happy Sunday, everyone. I am so heartbroken this morning. I want to wail at seeing the suffering, destruction and loss of life of the Palestinian people. They have a human right to live, survive and thrive. Pray … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Freedom, Inspiration, Justice, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism, Terrorism, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 58 Comments

Nelson Mandela – Dead at the Age of 95

Posted on December 5, 2013 by rikyrah

Nelson Mandela – a worldwide hero Thank you, Madiba Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s rights activist, dies Source: The Associated Press Katharine Lackey, USA TODAY William M. Welch, USA TODAY 4:54 p.m. EST December 5, 2013 Nelson Mandela, whose successful struggle … Continue reading →

Posted in Africans, Black History, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Democracy, discrimination, Empowerment, Inspiration, Open Thread | Tagged , , , | 132 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on January 7, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 10 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award winning South African singer and civil rights activist. In the 1960s she was the first artist from Africa to popularize African music in the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on July 16, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 10 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award winning South African singer and civil rights activist. In the 1960s she was the first artist from Africa to popularize African music in the … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle Obama Visits The District Six Museum in Cape Town, South Africa

Posted on June 23, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Empowerment, FLOTUS, Inspiration, Michelle Obama, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Friday Open Thread

Posted on November 26, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 10 November 2008) was a South African singer and civil rights activist. The Grammy Award winning artist is often referred to as Mama Afrika. Zenzile Miriam Makeba was born in Johannesburg in 1932. Her … Continue reading →

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