Tag Archives: Stacey Abrams

Open Thread | So…They Had a Hearing About the New Jim Crow..

Posted on April 23, 2021 by rikyrah

And the GQP decided to try and question Stacey Abrams about it. As well as others. It did not go well.   Republican Senator John Cornyn: So you believe that the GA legislature made deliberate attempts to suppress the minority … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Education, Elections, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Stacey Abrams announces new voter protection program

Posted on August 14, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Lets be clear. Stacey Abrams WON Georgia’s Governor’s race but Brian Kemp cheated in broad daylight while we watched, then declared himself the winner. The brazen arrogance of white supremacy. Kemp STOLE the Georgia Governor’s race. ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression | Tagged , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on April 2, 2019 by rikyrah

I feel the need to REPOST this video as a thread.

Posted in #BlackGirlMagic, 2020 Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , | 72 Comments

Friday Open Thread | The future of the Democratic Party is Stacey Abrams

Posted on March 8, 2019 by rikyrah

I can’t help myself- I am absolutely a fan of Stacey Abrams. Unapologetically a fan. I definitely hope that she runs in 2020. This country needs someone like her in political leadership in this country. She has the way forward. … Continue reading →

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Stacey Abrams: State of the Union Address

Posted on February 6, 2019 by rikyrah

Honored tonight to be wearing a token of white along with @HouseDemWomen and in support of women’s representation, rights and freedoms #AbramsAddress pic.twitter.com/wfIOOkZO4v — Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) February 6, 2019 Georgia Congress Woman Stacey Abrams made history last night (FEBRUARY … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Stacey Abrams: ‘Democracy failed’ in Georgia governor race

Posted on November 19, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Voting suppression predator #BrianKemp brazeningly STOLE the election while the country was watching by purging Black voters from the voter rolls and the media declared him the winner. Democracy my ass. Georgia democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams tells CNN’s Jake … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018 Midterm Elections, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 78 Comments

Friday Open Thread | About Our Broken Hearts…

Posted on November 9, 2018 by rikyrah

It’s taken me awhile to write this, but I’ll end the week with it. We have the apparent loss by Beto. I don’t believe that Beto actually lost. I believe that there were shenanigans. But, even if I did believe … Continue reading →

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ALERT: The GILLUM AND ABRAMS CAMPAIGNS NEED YOUR HELP!!

Posted on November 7, 2018 by rikyrah

Please retweet: ‘Challenged' ballots could alter Florida election results, here's howFlorida election officials begin checking 'challenged' ballotsBy Emilee Speck – Digital journalist https://t.co/NOM01m192p — Mourning For America (@SFL4Hillary) November 7, 2018 THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Send a simple “I … Continue reading →

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NYT reporter: Georgia Sec of State purging black voters using registration system struck down by courts

Posted on October 17, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

New York Times national politics reporter Astead Herndon told MSNBC in a Wednesday interview that Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Secretary of State and GOP candidate for governor, was using a discredited voter registration system that had been previously struck down by … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

GOP Senator David Perdue rips student’s phone for asking about @BrianKempGA racist voter registration scheme

Posted on October 14, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) ripped a phone out of a constituent’s hand late Saturday morning as the constituent was recording their encounter. The Republican senator was being asked a question about Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp‘s widely-reported attempts … Continue reading →

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