Tag Archives: injustice

Tuesday Open Thread | Sometimes Justice Prevails, Even Though Delayed

Posted on March 5, 2019 by rikyrah

Thank you to SG2 for pointing out this case. Sometimes, the truth does come out. I was always skeptical of the Death Penalty, because, like so much of the American Justice System, it was doled out on a skewed anti-Black … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Criminal Justice, Open Thread, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 86 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | Dr Martin Luther King explains why Black Americans face more obstacles than white European immigrants

Posted on April 5, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Wow, I’ve seen/heard a lot of MLK footage but this is the first time I’ve seen this interview. How profound this is. pic.twitter.com/Lm8SR2z3bT — Justinfication (@Justinfication) April 4, 2018 Dr King warns of 3 evils plaguing America…….. Racism Exploitation of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Emancipation Proclamation, News, Open Thread, Politics, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 93 Comments

Saturday Open Thread | Santa Clara Police threaten to boycott games over Kaepernick’s protest

Posted on September 3, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The union for the police force that patrols San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium threatened to not work home games over Colin Kaepernick’s continued protest of the national anthem, according to a published report. The Santa Clara Police Officers’ Association said … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics, Protests, Racial Bias, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 94 Comments

Friday Open Thread | #KapSoBlack Trends On Twitter With Non Stop Memes After Colin Kaepernick Sports An Afro To SF vs SD Game

Posted on September 2, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

You have to love the internet! Colin Kaepernick wore an afro that looked like it was straight out of the 70’s to tonight’s SF vs San Diego game. Many believe this was Kap’s subtle response to former NLF player Rodney … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Lives Matter, Culture, Current Events, Heritage, News, Open Thread, Politics, Protests, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 84 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Colin Kaepernick to continue his protest of the National Anthem

Posted on August 30, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in African Americans, Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics, Protests, Racial Profiling, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , | 99 Comments

An American Horror Story | Open Letter from Ferguson Protestors and Allies (10.17.14)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Justice, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

An Open Letter From #Ferguson Protestors and Allies (10.7.14)

Posted on October 7, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 53 Comments

Kelly Thomas Verdict: A travesty that must be addressed by the DOJ

Posted on January 14, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

LIZA on 3ChicsPolitico wrote: What is it going to take for this country to acknowledge its cop problem and demand reforms? It’s not just a few bad cops, it is a systemic problem based on the myths that almost all cops … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Justice, News, Open Thread, Police bruality | Tagged , , , , , | 42 Comments

Melissa Harris Perry smacks Sean Hannity’s trolling of President Obama’s speech about Trayvon Martin

Posted on July 23, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

 Melissa Harris Perry illustrates the conversation some white Americans like Sean Hannity are having about race. Listen how Sean Hannity contorts what President Obama said last Friday, and how he proves what the president said by his own contorted comments.  The stupid really burns … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, discrimination, Media, News, Open Thread, POTUS, President Obama, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Updated! ‘Justice for Trayvon’ rallies draw thousands across the country

Posted on July 20, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, discrimination, Justice, News, Open Thread, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 138 Comments