Tag Archives: Positive Black Youth

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on May 26, 2018 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. I believe that Forever FLOTUS can be credited for making these College Signing Days a big deal. I love that Urban Prep Academy does theirs DOWNTOWN … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on April 14, 2018 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Black teen who applied to 20 top colleges gets full ride to all of them Micheal Brown is the epitome of black boy brilliance. The 17-year-old … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Say Her Name – Naomi Wadler

Posted on April 10, 2018 by rikyrah

We have to support these children who have chosen to stand up. We must have their backs. We must let them know that there are millions of us who are so appreciative that they want to help improve this world. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Shariah Harris To Make History in the Sport of Polo

Posted on July 8, 2017 by rikyrah

Pennsylvania teen, 19, to make history as the first black woman to ever play in top tier of US polo after discovering it by accident 12 years ago By Associated Press and Mary Kekatos For Dailymail.com Published: 14:06 EDT, 29 … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on April 15, 2017 by rikyrah

I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Some good news. Quadruplets, from left, Zachary, Aaron, Nigel, and Nick Wade pose at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio, on April 5. Greg Lynch / … Continue reading →

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The White House Talent Show

Posted on May 21, 2014 by rikyrah

Hat tip- The Obama Diary Look at these pictures. This is everything that makes the right wing furious about this President and First Lady. First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the first-ever White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show, followed … Continue reading →

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To be Young, Gifted and Black – Congratulations Patrick Peoples!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by rikyrah

hat tip-GLH From The Grio North Carolina teen accepted into 7 Ivy League schools by Janae Frazier, WECT | April 23, 2014 at 12:30 PM WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Thousands of students apply to Ivy League schools, but very few … Continue reading →

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The President Celebrates Father’s Day at the White House

Posted on June 15, 2013 by rikyrah

hat tip-The Obama Diary: President Obama Celebrates Father’s Day at The White House President Barack Obama attends a Father’s Day luncheon to celebrate the importance of strong families and mentoring in the State Dining Room of the White House in … Continue reading →

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Videos | President Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Visit Baltimore: Speaking to Our Youth

Posted on May 18, 2013 by rikyrah

President Obama Talks to Pre-K Students. Frist Lady Michelle Obama delivers he commencement address at Bowie State College. Remarks by the First Lady at Bowie State University Commencement Ceremony Transcript Snip “If the school in your neighborhood isn’t any good, … Continue reading →

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Spelman twins make history as school’s co-valedictorians

Posted on May 9, 2013 by rikyrah

hat tip-Miranda at POU I can’t imagine their parents’ pride right now. Spelman twins make history as school’s co-valedictorians </a Identical Twins Kirstie & Kristie Bronner For the first time ever, a local college has co-valedictorians that are also identical … Continue reading →

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