Tag Archives: Domestic violence

Mississippi police officer murders Black woman he was romantically involved with

Posted on May 22, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

OXFORD – Relatives of a slaying victim were outraged Wednesday when Mississippi court officials discussed possible bail for a white police officer accused of killing the black woman with whom he was romantically involved. Oxford police officer Matthew Kinne was … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Native American Week

Posted on May 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Advocates’ hopes high for Native American women hotline WASHINGTON – Rape and domestic violence against Native American women have reached “epidemic proportions,” but the hotlines that could help are often unprepared for the unique cultural needs of tribal … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic violence, First Nations, Human Rights, Native Americans, News, Open Thread, Politics, US Department of Justice | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 80 Comments

Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls” 40th Anniversary Exhibition

Posted on September 23, 2014 by rikyrah

I don’t believe any black girl can graduate to womanhood without knowing about, seeing, and understanding Ms. Ntozake Shange’s Choreopoem “For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide when the Rainbow is Enuf.” Ntozake Sahnge- Poet, author, and playwright Paulette Williams … Continue reading →

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Video | George Zimmerman arrested in Seminole County for domestic violence

Posted on November 18, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

ZIMMERMAN MUGSHOT AFTER ARREST Updated Here we go again with George Zimmerman and his pattern of violence. We all knew it was only a matter of time. He should have been locked up for the rest of his life back … Continue reading →

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Shellie Zimmerman’s Parents Have 4 Houses in Foreclosure

Posted on September 23, 2013 by

(Cross-posted from Blackbutterfly7.wordpress.com) Based on docket sheet entries, after the verdict in George Zimmerman’s case, and while Shellie was awaiting trial in her perjury case, her parents were also going to court. Shellie Zimmerman’s parents apparently invested in property that … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: George Zimmerman involved in a domestic incident with a gun.

Posted on September 9, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

ABC News: George Zimmerman’s wife has called police to her father’s house, saying the former neighborhood watch volunteer who was acquitted of murder threatened her with a gun. Lake Mary Police Chief Steve Bracknell says Shellie Zimmerman called police shortly … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence Rewarded With Flowers, Dinner, & Bowling

Posted on February 8, 2012 by rikyrah

“It’s NOT the first time” the wife says… Did the judge make the right call for this couple? Your thoughts? Would love to hear the male and female insights on this.

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on April 3, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

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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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on December 26, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

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 →

Posted in Celebrations, Civil Rights, Current Events, Good News!, Gospel, History, Inspiration, Love, Music, Open Thread, Politics, Religion, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Domestic Violence Against Women: President Obama & Vice President Biden Speak On It

Posted on October 27, 2010 by rikyrah

It’s a damn shame we have to designate a month to bring awareness to domestic violence against women.  It’s timely that we got to witness such abuse go viral with the Tim Profitt attack on Lauren Valle in public. FACT SHEET: Obama … Continue reading →

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