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I first saw the video titled assault of Spring Valley High on Facebook.  The video went viral across social media .  When I saw the video I was shocked to see the student slammed down to the floor while still in her desk, dragged across the floor, thrown across the floor, and then handcuff.  Let's not forget the head lock that the police officer put her in while handling her.  Why so much violence toward one child?  At the end of the day, she is still someones child.  Why was her parents not called?  Why did the teacher allow the RSO officer to use such brutal force on this child when it did not appear that she was a threat to him or others?  As a parent, it's heartening to see your child irregardless of their actions, handled in such a violent way and manner.  According to CNN, the school district is now conducting an investigation into the matter and the office is on administrative leave.  Now, here's my big question ...

What it means to support black films? It means a lot to be able to support black films that are independent productions outside of the usual Hollywood productions.    These movies may not be produced by the large movie studio's in Hollywood, but by the small production company with the same vision and dream.  Indpendent films are seen on NetFlix, TVOne, BET, and many on DVD.  They have strong messages, great actors both men and women, showcasing talented of writers, singers, and graphics artists.  Many of  directors visions is to be able to entertain, bring a positive message, and reflect positive roles of black women and men.   Most importantly, the issues addressed are relatable in the black community.     Meanwhile, it's a great accomplishment for many indie films to be selected for Black Film Festivals.  It's an opportunity to share their work, their talents, and their story....

When will the killings stop in Chicago?  How can communities take back their streets without stricter gun control?  We all know crime happens everywhere, but it has really gotten out of hand.  According to the Chicago Tribune and 2015 Chicago Murder DNA, track the number of deaths from 2012 to 2015 and it's nerve ending.  Look at these number of deaths as results to shootings: In 2012, there was 509 deaths In 2013, there was 422 deaths In 2014, there was 426 deaths In 2015, there have been 387 deaths as of October. Now, looking at those numbers you might say, ok that's normal.  No, it's not normal to have people killed and some of these numbers are innocent bystanders, passing by, sitting in their homes, or on their porch.  The year to date shootings in Chicago is 2,410 (Jan-Oct) while the total for 2014 was 2,587 for the entire year.  These numbers are mind blowing as of the last data compiled.  It's really sad that so many shootings are t...

One of my favorite new shows on NBC is Blind Spot and it's a production of Warner Bros..  It's a about a woman whose entire body is cover in tattos and her memory was erased.  Each tattoo on her body represents a clue for a crime and a piece of the puzzle into her life.  What would you do if someone erased your memory and put tattoo's all over your body and dropped you off in the middle of downtown in a bag?  You have no identity to inform anyone who you are or where you came from.  However, you have one name tattooed on your back to an FBI agent.  Since premier week September 21st, I have been locked in and tuned into this show.  Each week has been intense and pulls you into the story hoping that Jane Doe discovers who she is while working closely with agent Weller and his team.  The cast line up is unique and talented.  The cast includes Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Marianne-Jean-Baptiste, Rob Brown, Audrey Espraza, Ukwe...

Welcome to October.  It's a great month and the leaves will be changing colors soon and the weather getting cooler.  Are you ready?  The biggest holidays of the year are just around the corner.  Photo Source:  Pinterest What's happening in the month of October?  It's Breast Cancer awareness month so please make sure you take a loved one sister, mother, friend, cousin, or aunt to get her mammogram.  Early detection is key and it can save your life.  Let's save a life with early detection.  #BreastCancerAwareness Photo Source: Pinterest  It's the last quarter of 2015 and there is still a lot to do for the last three months of the year.  This is the time that we ask our selves a couple questions about our blog platform. What has our audience enjoyed reading thus far in 2015? What will make us stand out from all the other blogs? How can we make our blog platform better in 2016 for our audience? For the month...