Tag Archives: Freedom

Happy Juneteenth!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Why is June 19th known as Juneteenth? The answer is rooted in history. “Juneteenth is an African-American holiday that celebrates the emancipation of slaves in Texas in 1865.” Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the … Continue reading →

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Dear Black Men & Women, Hillary Clinton is NO Harriet Tubman!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by rikyrah

Black women have the power to elect the next POTUS, just like we did for the current one. @donnabrazile @NoGOPNo And we show up to vote! pic.twitter.com/lephckDHpm — Anna (@AuntLulie) February 24, 2016 The statistics do not lie. We’ve always … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks at the 150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment

Posted on December 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Please forward video to 45:00 mark. The Blessings of a Black President speaking on the 150 anniversary of the 13th Amendment, and especially in this racially-charged environment in America. THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT! President #Obama gave a powerful speech today … Continue reading →

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Juneteenth Facts

Posted on June 19, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: Madameniore.com Juneteenth is one of the most important days in African American history but we bet there’s still a lot you don’t know about this historic occasion.

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Monday Open Thread | Charles Mingus Week!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is the great Jazz Bassist Mr. Charles Mingus. CHARLES MINGUS, Freedom (Part I) CHARLES MINGUS, Freedom (Part II) Wiki: Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was a highly influential … Continue reading →

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Video | President Obama Speaks on Middle East & North Africa Policy

Posted on May 19, 2011 by rikyrah

Ok let’s see if this post remains… Transcript: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Thank you very much. I want to begin by thanking Hillary Clinton, who has traveled … Continue reading →

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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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Monday Open Thread

Posted on January 17, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

“We Shall Overcome” is a protest song that became a key anthem of the US civil rights movement. The lyrics of the song are derived from the refrain of a gospel song by Charles Albert Tindley. The song was published … 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 →

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Civil Rights Tribute: I Have A Dream…

Posted on August 28, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

 The Greatest Demonstration For Freedom In The History Of Our Nation… From Wikipedia The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (or “The Great March on Washington,” as styled in a sound recording released after the even)[1][2] was a large … Continue reading →

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