Tag Archives: Oprah Winfrey

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on June 16, 2018 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. I try and bring positive news on Saturdays. Woman launches first Black-owned grocery store in Compton ByTheGrio – June 1, 2017 Kia Patterson is making history … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on March 10, 2018 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone! Enjoy your weekend with family & Friends. As with any movie, I’d prefer having the experience of attending and watching vs. reveiws. I’m looking forward to seeing A Wrinkle in Time.”

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Friday Open Thread | Black Women in Television: Oprah Winfrey

Posted on November 27, 2015 by rikyrah

Cannot talk about Black women in television without mentioning Oprah Winfrey. I doubt that when she took the AM Chicago talk show gig that she could have believed that she would become OPRAH WINFREY. Oprah created an entire new book … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Toni Morrison Week

Posted on November 13, 2014 by rikyrah

Hapy Thursday, Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying Toni Morrison week! Today’s featured novel…. Beloved is a novel by the American writer Toni Morrison. Set after the American Civil War (1861–1865), it is inspired by the story of an African-American slave, Margaret … Continue reading →

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Videos | The Homegoing of Dr. Maya Angelou

Posted on June 7, 2014 by rikyrah

Today is the Homegoing for Dr. Maya Angelou. To a life well lived. To what she gave the WORLD. Thank you, Dr. Angelou. Though I never met Dr. Angelou, she spoke to me through her words. She spoke to me … Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou’s 911 call: Dispatcher ranted about race during the call.

Posted on June 1, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

While Maya Angelou drew her last breath, 911 dispatcher John Ruckh held a conversation about Oprah Winfrey & race during the call.  According to reports, John Ruckh has been suspended with pay.  Why was he suspended? He should have been … Continue reading →

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Video & Photos| President Obama Awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom

Posted on November 20, 2013 by rikyrah

President Obama awards the 2013 recipients the Presidential Medal of Freedom. US broadcast journalist and actress Oprah Winfrey(R), appellate Judge Patricia Wald(L) and activist Gloria Steinem(Rear) look on as US President Barack Obama makes opening remarks before presenting the Presidential … Continue reading →

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Videos|”Let Freedom Ring” Ceremony | 50th Anniversay March on Washington: The 8-28-13 Speeches & Performances

Posted on August 28, 2013 by rikyrah

Transcript of President Obama’s speech

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, President Obama, Racial Profiling, Racism, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Oprah Delivers Compelling 2012 Spelman Commencement Address

Posted on May 29, 2012 by rikyrah
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First Lady Michelle Obama & Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Celebrate the 100th Anniversay of International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2011 by rikyrah

 You can view the World’s 1o Most Influential Women here. First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Oprah Winfrey,  Angela Merkel, Lady Gaga, Indra Nooyi, Aung San Suu Kyi, Nancy Pelosi,  Sarah Palin, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Photos by AP

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