Prayers for Missouri

Posted on December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 by Tonya R

Buzzfeed reported 13 deaths related to flood, as of December 29. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the residents of Missouri and across the Midwest as threats of continued flooding and devastation in its wake continues. ---Expressyourselfblog

Mr. Bill Cosby Charged-‘Aggravated Indecent Assault’

Posted on December 30, 2015April 28, 2018 by Tonya R

Montgomery County First Assistant District Attorney, Kevin Steele announced today that Mr. Bill Cosby charged with 'Aggravated Indecent Assault' after review of additional evidence gathered in the 2004 sexual assault case. While the investigation and charges were related to allegations of sexual assault, the actual criminal charge is 'Aggravated Indecent Assault'. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); EYB ASK: Will the wording of the charge preclude Mr. Cosby f...

VOTING RIGHTS A HISTORY-SUFFRAGIST

Posted on December 23, 2015August 18, 2017 by Tonya R

View image | gettyimages.com SUFFRAGIST , women's rights advocates that fought tirelessly for women’s right to vote in the U.S. Ironically, many opposed the 15th amendment due to language in which "sex" was deliberately replaced by "previous condition of servitude," that is, slavery. The 19th amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote was ratified August 18, 1920. Women of Color excluded, due to flaws in 14th/15th Amendments and other civil rights issues. Voting Rights Act ...

San Bernardino, Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You

Posted on December 3, 2015December 3, 2015 by Tonya R

View image | gettyimages.com SAN BERNARDINO, CA - DECEMBER 02: Mayor of San Bernadino, California R. Carey Davis speaks during a press conference at City Hall regarding the shooting that took place inside the Inland Regional Center on December 2, 2015 in San Bernardino, California. Police continue to investigate the shooting that left at least 14 people dead and another 17 injured. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images Expressyourselfblog.com

President Obama, “We Have A Pattern Now of Mass Shootings”

Posted on December 3, 2015December 3, 2015 by Tonya R

Just six short months ago, we braced while our President addressed yet another mass shooting in our country that took place in Charleston, SC and claimed nine innocent lives. Here he stands again. As citizens we have to wonder, what is going on and how do we stop these violent acts in our communities, in our lives, in our nation. I am heartbroken. My soul weeps for the victims and families of this senseless violence, and for our nation. Expressyourselfblog 'Creative Commentary' PRESIDE...