Tag Archives: terrorism

White supremacist terror in Texas

Posted on August 4, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Unnamed law enforcement officials according to ABC News and the Washington Post have identified 21-year-old Patrick Crusius as the suspect who allegedly walked into an El Paso, Texas Walmart around 10:40am local time on Aug. 3, opening fire and killing … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crime, Murder, News, Open Thread, racial terror | Tagged , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

Thursday Open Thread | New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern bans all military-style semi-automatic guns and assault rifles

Posted on March 21, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Yowza! Just like that #NewZealand banned all military style semi automatic weapons, assault rifles, high capacity magazines. This is how you do it America. Are you shame yet? Better take note! This is what real leadership looks like. God bless, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Gun control, Gun Violence, News, Open Thread, Politics, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 114 Comments

Breaking: Mosque shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand

Posted on March 14, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

What we know so far….. A gunman has entered the crowded Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand at about 1.45pm local time. A second shooting has been confirmed at Linwood Masjid in Linwood, Christchurch. Multiple fatalities have been confirmed. … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Turkish authorities have a video of Khashoggi’s murder

Posted on October 12, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

An assassination squad of 15 men disembarked two charter planes in the Turkish city of Istanbul Tuesday on the orders of the Saudi royal court. After checking in to two hotels, the men laid in wait until Saudi journalist and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | The Magnitsky Act triggered over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance

Posted on October 11, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

BREAKING NEWS: “Senators Leahy, Menendez, Corker & Graham have triggered the Magnitsky Act over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance. The Trump administration must determine if Jamal Khasshoggi was a victim of killing, torture or gross violation of human rights. If yes, then … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Police confirm fourth explosion in Austin Texas

Posted on March 19, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

AUSTIN — Officials are responding to an explosion in Southwest Austin Sunday night, Austin police confirmed at a press conference. This latest explosion is the fourth in the month of March alone. Officials said they responded to the 4800 block … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, FBI, News, Open Thread, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , | 62 Comments

Photos: Mass shooting at Las Vegas Music Festival

Posted on October 5, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

WARNING: Some photos are graphic

Posted in crime, Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, News, Open Thread, Violence | Tagged , , , , , | 38 Comments

Breaking News: Active Shooter at #MandalayBay Concert in Las Vegas

Posted on October 2, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities have shut down part of the Las Vegas Strip after receiving reports of an active shooter. Officer Aden Ocampo-Gomez says deputies are heading to the scene Sunday near Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. University Medical … Continue reading →

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Charlotte girl weeps over police shootings at city council meeting

Posted on September 27, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) — A young girl climbed up a step ladder to stand at the podium before a tense Charlotte City Council meeting. Petite in size, with braids in her hair and hearts on her t-shirt, Zianna Oliphant collected herself and … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, crime, Current Events, Domestic Terrorism, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, JusticeForKeithLamontScott, Nigeria, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Oppression, Racism, Terrorism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

White Terrorism in America

Posted on November 17, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

White men’s belief in their superiority, discrimination and racism is what drives these men to go out and massacre innocent people or walk into a place of worship and gun down other black Americans. But notice these white men who … Continue reading →

Posted in Ametia's Rant, Current Events, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, News, Open Thread, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, Rikyrah's Rant, SG2's Rant, Terrorism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments