Tag Archives: Civil Rights

3CHICS Reviews ‘ Lee Daniels’ The Butler’

I went to see The Butler, and since I know Ametia’s going to see it too, I thought we’d write our own thoughts about the movie. I really liked it. I had trepidation going into it, but came out of … Continue reading

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This is soooo Appropriate on all levels

As the Supreme Court hears arguments on voting rights yesterday, tensions have been running on high. As usual, Unca Clarence is silent as a mouse pissing in a cotton pile, while “Fat” Tony Scalia is yammering that our right to … Continue reading

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Videos | Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled at the United States Capitol

President Obama and lawmakers dedicated the Rosa Parks Staute at the Capitol today at 11 a.m. EST/10 A.M. CT. Updated No, he didn’t mention “DJANGO.” Ms. Parks is the FIRST African-American woman to have a statue in her honor at … Continue reading

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Leaders Honor Hubert H. Humphrey | Unveils Humphrey Memorial

Former President Bill Clinton and other dignitaries unveiled a statue of Hubert Humphrey Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, on the State Capitol lawn. (MPR Photo/Rupa Shenoy) Ex-Pres. Clinton helps unveil Humphrey statue   The bronze Humphrey has a finger extended, as if … Continue reading

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Sunday Open Thread

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” — often called “The Negro National Hymn”, “The Negro National Anthem”, “The Black National Anthem”, or “The African-American National Anthem”— is a song written as a poem by James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) and set to … Continue reading

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President Obama Meets Ruby Bridges: Norman Rockwell’s Painting Of Bridges Hangs In the White House

                                                 THE PROBLEM WE ALL LIVE WITH In Spring 1960, Ruby Bridges was one of several African-Americans in New Orleans to take a test to determine which children would be the first to attend integrated schools. Six students were chosen, however, … Continue reading

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Sunday Open Thread

Sweet Honey in the Rock is an internationally renowned all-woman, African-American a cappella ensemble. They are an American Grammy Award-winning (and many times nominated) troupe who express their history as women of color through song, while entertaining their audience. They … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread

Stevland Hardaway Judkins (born May 13, 1950), name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris,[1] known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist.[2] Blind since shortly after birth,[3] Wonder signed with Motown Records‘ … Continue reading

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The Dream Lives on…

Martin Luther King Day Graphics – Tumblr Backgrounds  Dr.  Martin Luther King, the great leader of America’s Civil Rights Movement, & one of the greatest orators America has ever had.

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Sunday Open Thread

Sweet Honey in the Rock is an internationally renowned all-woman, African-American a cappella ensemble. They are an American Grammy Award-winning (and many times nominated) troupe who express their history as women of color through song, while entertaining their audience. They … Continue reading

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