Two weeks ago, people across the world celebrated festivals honoring light, goodness, and purity. They lit lamps. They offered prayers and celebrated the ideals of wisdom, goodness, and strength.But there's a small irony here. We glorify the feminine divine in songs and stories, but step outside the walls of celebration, the picture changes dramatically. The same hands that fold in reverence too often fail to protect. And the same voices that sing praises choose to stay silent. And the same systems that pre ...

[Music] [Applause] All right. Good evening, everyone. >> I remember the night my parents got all dressed up for Charlie's Bar and Grill. They left laughing and pretending that everything was fine. But by the end of that night, my mother lay bleeding on the floor of that bar. Humiliated, alone, and abandoned by every single witness. She came home bruised, swollen, and wrapped in silence. And then she sat before her Buddhist altar and she began chanting namo heno so powerful as if her voice could carve a door ...

BACK. WE'VE GOT SOME BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW IN CALIFORNIA HERE, AS THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY IS DEAD AFTER BEING SHOT BY A GUNMAN WHO OFFICIALS SAY WAS AN OFF DUTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER. NOW, THE GUNMAN FLED THE SCENE ON A MOTORCYCLE.YOU CAN SEE PART OF THE CHASE THAT HAPPENED ON YOUR SCREEN RIGHT NOW. A WARNING THE VIDEO IS KIND OF HARD TO WATCH BECAUSE HE EVENTUALLY WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER A VERY DRAMATIC CRASH ON THE 210 FREEWAY. AND THE DA'S OFFICE SAYS IT ANTICIPATES A MURDER CHARG ...

Core Message - The speech emphasizes resilience and healing from trauma, particularly domestic violence [1][2][3][4][5][6] - It highlights the importance of self-acceptance and truth-telling as key steps in overcoming past experiences [3][4] - The speech encourages individuals to find purpose and use their experiences to help others [5][6] Key Themes - Acknowledging and validating the experiences of survivors of abuse and those who have made regrettable decisions [1] - Emphasizing that past mistakes or experiences do not define an individual's worth or potential [2][6] - Promoting the idea that healing is possible and involves finding safe spaces, support, and spiritual practices [4] Actionable Insights - Encouraging self-reflection and honesty as a means of untangling from past trauma [3] - Highlighting the importance of purpose in moving forward and using one's experiences to inspire others [5] - Reinforcing the message that it is never too late to rise, love, lead, and live in one's purpose [6]

[Applause] There's an African proverb that says, "If you know someone's story, you cannot harm them. " I feel that in my three decades as a filmmaker, a media educator, and a public television producer, director, and executive producer, I've tried to harness the empathy machine that is cinema to center our shared humanity. But in over a century of moving image media, it's done as much damage and destruction as it has good. This can be seen in a range of work from Hollywood's first feature film, 1915's The B ...

That chilling scream, the start of this doorbell video released by Witchah police that prompted an urgent search after they say it showed a woman being taken by force. Tonight, police say the mystery is solved after asking the public for help. Our main concern is the safety and welfare of the woman seen in that video.The video going viral on social media. If you even think you recognize her, tell somebody. Investigators saying it was their only piece of evidence.Tonight, officials say the incident was a cas ...

Key Issues - Black women in America are disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence, facing a higher risk of being murdered by a current or former partner compared to other groups of women [1] - 40% of black women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, compared to 30% of white women [1][2] - Stigmas within the black community discourage contacting law enforcement, contributing to the burden of protecting abusers [2][4] - Black men are often criminalized and stereotyped, leading to stifled emotions and a lack of positive representation in the media [4][6] - Black women face societal pressures to stay in abusive relationships, fearing being labeled as traitors or weak if they leave [8][9] Public Health Implications - 49% of black women suffer from heart disease, and they are twice as likely to have a stroke [15] - Over 60% of black women have high blood pressure, and 29% to 44% face postpartum depression, often untreated [16] - As of 2024, 5 out of every 100,000 black women will end their life by suicide, a number that is steadily rising [16] Solutions and Recommendations - Normalize therapy and counseling to seek support before crises escalate, breaking the stigma of silence [17] - Foster open dialogue and conversation within families, communities, and institutions to provide voice and tools to children and youth [18] - Be the generation that breaks the silence and creates safe spaces for black women, prioritizing their peace, safety, and right to live [19]

Key Issue - Domestic violence affects one in three women in the United States annually [2] - In Lebec, Texas, over 45,500 domestic violence reports were filed in a single year, with the actual number likely higher [3] - The current system often fails survivors by focusing on logistics and limitations rather than listening and providing immediate support [6][7] Proposed Solutions - Prevention through self-defense lessons to empower young girls and teach them their worth [12] - Intervention with mentors and psychologists to help young women recognize manipulation [12] - Empowerment through creating a movement where no woman feels invisible or silenced [13] - Shift focus from post-abuse support to pre-emptive measures, preventing abuse before it occurs [10][14] Call to Action - Encourage teaching young people to recognize abuse and empowering them to speak up [11] - Advocate for impactful action on the front end of abuse to prevent young girls and women from becoming victims [19] - Promote the idea of love as a revolution against silence, creating opportunities for protection and breaking the cycle of abuse [15]

Police say she used hand signals behind her back that someone working at 7-Eleven recognized. This one-handed gesture created by the Canadian Women's Foundation, an organization for gender justice, is a discreet way to communicate when someone needs help by tucking the thumb underneath the four fingers. During their investigation, Alhamra police determined a domestic violence incident had taken place.While questioning the domestic violence suspect, John Pali of Glendale, police say he tried to run but didn' ...

Are you okay. Yeah. Are you okay.Yeah. Do you mind if I talk to you real quick. Really.Yeah. Over here. Is that okay.Yeah. Go ahead. Video shared by the Alhamra Police Department shows an officer talking to a woman inside 7-Eleven who needed help.Police say she used hand signals behind her back that someone working at 7-Eleven recognized. He did a great job because she needed a help and that that was a good time. He did a he made a good call.Shamshshire Singh says it was his coworker who noticed the signal ...