Tag Archives: Police brutality & murder

Open Thread | Why This Moment In Time?

Posted on June 5, 2020 by rikyrah

Yesterday was the homegoing service for George Floyd. Been thinking a lot, as I watched the protests from across the world. Why this incident? Why now? I don’t really have an answer, except for that I don’t think it was … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Say Her Name: SANDRA BLAND

Posted on May 8, 2019 by rikyrah

We found out yesterday that Sandra Bland recorded her encounter with the police. We find this out THREE YEARS after her death? THREE YEARS??? HOW could it take THREE YEARS for this tape to come out and be noticed. I … Continue reading →

Posted in JusticeForSandraBland, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 101 Comments

WNBA Players Speak Against Police Brutality

Posted on July 23, 2016 by rikyrah

Well now, what do WNBA hope to gain with their antics of intimidation and attempts to SILENCE a league of predominately BLACK WOMEN for wearing T-Shirts with “BLACK LIVES MATTER’ and speaking out about POLICE KILLINGS of BLACKS? And COMPLETELY … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on July 11, 2016 by rikyrah

Hello BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, another week out here. Let’s keep LIVING, LEARNING & LOVING. 3 Chics has not and will NOT move on. Stop police brutality and murders!

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Bias, Racism | Tagged , , , , | 64 Comments

The Laquan McDonald EXECUTION by the Chicago Police Department

Posted on November 25, 2015 by rikyrah

  I will not put the video in the main post. It will be in the replies. But, make no mistake, this young man was EXECUTED. I would like to thank Liza for the hat tip to this story. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Justice, Institutional Racism, Justice, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racial Profiling | Tagged , , , , , , , | 56 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | #Ferguson: Activists Challenge State Of Emergency

Posted on August 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

After authorities declared a state of emergency in St. Louis County Monday, activists asked: Which emergency? Activists with Hands Up United, a project administered by a non-profit organization called Environmentalism Through Inspiration and Non-Violent Action, launched a hashtag campaign on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | #Ferguson police arrested a 12 year old girl

Posted on August 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Just when you thought #Ferguson police couldn’t go any lower, they pull this ISH! White supremacy don’t give a damn how old or how young you are. Protect and serve is a myth. Ferguson Police aren’t out there protecting anyone. … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Remembering #MichaelBrown

Posted on August 10, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

FERGUSON, Missouri – Hundreds of people gathered Sunday morning at the memorial of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen who was shot dead in the middle of the street by a white police officer exactly one year ago. Teddy bears and … Continue reading →

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Michael Brown Jr. One Year Anniversay of his Death | Open Thread

Posted on August 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Please drop a link (s) to any live events you know about. Thanks! One year later, and the brutal killing of Michael Brown is still very raw and intense. Police officer Darren Wilson still roams the earth, and is in … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Corruption, Criminal Justice, Department of Justice, discrimination, Gun Violence, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Michael Brown, Open Thread, Police bruality, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Tamir Rice Case: Judge Finds Probable Cause of Murder & Homicide for 2 Police Officers

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rikyrah

Officer Timothy Loehmann charged with murder Officer Frank Garnback, negligent homicide. There is PROBABLE CAUSE. BREAKING: Officer Timothy Loehmann charged with murder; Officer Frank Garnback, negligent homicide. #TamirRice via @PhilTrexler — 3ChicsPolitico (@3ChicsPolitico) June 11, 2015 Here is the Judge’s … Continue reading →

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