Tag Archives: Black Women

Monday Open Thread | The Black Woman

Posted on March 11, 2019 by rikyrah

Hello Everyone. This week’s threads will feature vintage videos and articles about Black Americans.

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Saturday Open Thread | A wave of African American women elected in Tennessee

Posted on November 24, 2018 by SouthernGirl2
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Monday Open Thread | Why The Janus Decision Was So Harmful

Posted on July 2, 2018 by rikyrah

It is not a secret that the GOP hates unions. They hate unions because they established benefits for workers that made their lives better. 40 Hour work week Overtime Medical leave Maternity Leave Workplace Protections All came because of unions. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread: It’s All Related

Posted on November 29, 2016 by rikyrah

The election of THAT MAN to be President is in direct correlation to the Obama Presidency, and also the culture that grew during those years. I have long said that those who wanted “to make America great again” longed for … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, History, Inspiration, Movies, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 30 Comments

WNBA Players Speak Against Police Brutality

Posted on July 23, 2016 by rikyrah

Well now, what do WNBA hope to gain with their antics of intimidation and attempts to SILENCE a league of predominately BLACK WOMEN for wearing T-Shirts with “BLACK LIVES MATTER’ and speaking out about POLICE KILLINGS of BLACKS? And COMPLETELY … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Codes, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights, Media, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Diamond Reynolds & Daughter Dae’Anna | Eliihaas: “This Video is for Me”

Posted on July 7, 2016 by rikyrah

Dae’Anna and her mommy on the Fourth of July, 2016. "It's okay mommy" "It's okay I'm right here with you" My heart hurts, this world is an ugly place #PhilandoCastile pic.twitter.com/NsQrn72XwH — WORLD STAR FANS (@WorIdStarLaugh) July 7, 2016 This … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Codes, Black Lives Matter, crime, Democracy, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, hate, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, JusticeForAltonSterling, Murder, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , | 54 Comments

An Open Letter to Essence Magazine Regarding their (Lack of) Coverage of Black Women

Posted on August 15, 2012 by rikyrah

Hello 3 Chics community. We are pleased to showcase the following letter that was written by sisters Kaia Shivers and Ayanna Shivers. BACKGROUND: Kaia N. Shivers is an activist, writer, artist, and doctoral candidate in the School of Communication and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Empowerment, Health, Health & Nutrition, History, Honor, Inspiration, Media, Sports, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Pepsi Max: Jungle Fever in a Can, Baby!!!

Posted on February 8, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

The Intersection of Madness & Reality So this past weekend Republicans celebrated the 100-year-old birthday of former president Ronald Reagan. What was disappointing to me about this was the absence of the African American narrative as it relates to his … Continue reading →

Posted in Ametia's Rant, Comedy & Humor, Communications, Current Events, Open Thread, Racism, Relationships, Sexuality, SG2's Rant | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments