Fall Back, Chris Brown, Fall Back!

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International, 10.18.2009

Youth Radio/Youth Media International (YMI)

Originally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated news throughout the globe. By: Brandon McFarland Chris Brown's first...

Ending The Culture of Violence Against Women: A Critical Healthcare Issue

RJ Eskow, 09.13.2009

Consultant, Writer, Health Analyst

Domestic violence is a health policy issue. It adds to the cost of medical care while harming the public's health.

Beyond Punishment: What Really Matters About Chris Brown's Sentence

Jaclyn Friedman, 09.05.2009

Editor of Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape

We need to ask what kind of sentence will help ensure Brown -- and men all over the country just like him -- never beats another woman.

My Very, Very Sorry Playlist for Chris Brown

David Wild, 08.20.2009

TV Writer, Rolling Stone Contributing Editor and author of "He Is . . . I Say"

Now that Brown has pleaded guilty to felony assault and apologized to his fans, I wanted to offer him this very sorry little playlist.

Harlem Memorializes Michael Jackson at Apollo Theater

Lauri Lyons, 08.06.2009

Photographer, artist, author, journalist

The Apollo Theater's memorial tribute to Michael Jackson might as well have been Mardi Gras in Harlem.

The Death of Michael Jackson: Time for Compassion Not Vilification

Andy Ostroy, 07.27.2009

New York City-based political analyst

Today is a day to celebrate Michael Jackson's incredible talents and the many gifts he left as part of his iconic legacy. But it's also time to recognize that a mother lost a son.

Justin Timberlake: Pop Culture's Smartest Guy In The Room

David Wild, 06.17.2009

TV Writer, Rolling Stone Contributing Editor and author of "He Is . . . I Say"

Since I met Timberlake in 1998, I've had the pleasure of working with him a fair amount. To this day, he strikes me as a guy with remarkably good instincts.

Stand by your man . . . no matter who he kills or beats up?

Deborah King, 05.31.2009

Health & Wellness, attorney, author

What exactly was Megan McAllister thinking when she said, "I love my fiancé and will continue to support him throughout this legal process"? Or more ...

Huckaby: Abuser Was Abused?

Deborah King, 05.16.2009

Health & Wellness, attorney, author

As upsetting and shocking as the circumstances of the child's death are, it doesn't mean Huckaby is crazy. Emotionally traumatized, with no functional way to release her pain and anger, yes.

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake Channel Their Inner Geek

Victoria Namkung, 05.15.2009

Lifestyle journalist and co-founder of myveryworstdate.com and myveryworstroommate.com

The latest accessory must-have for rockers and rappers these days? Oversize black frame glasses. And yes, they are straight up dorky.

Chris Brown: Fans Speak the Truth

Deborah King, 05.10.2009

Health & Wellness, attorney, author

Brown pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Well, anyone with two eyes who saw the leaked photo of Rihanna after the "alleged incident" knows better.

Oprah Was Right: What Law Enforcement Can Learn from the Chris Brown Case

Leslie Crocker Snyder, 05.08.2009

Rihanna has indicated that she will cooperate with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office's investigation. I hope this is the case. My heart goes out to her.

What Is Resposnsible for Rihanna's Beating? Feminism!

Patrick Sauer, 04.30.2009

Writerly type, patrickjsauer.com

I may not grasp the inner-working of the minds of teenage girls, but I know that the contortions required to link Chris Brown's cowardly rage to feminism makes even less sense than imprudent teen girls giving him a free pass in the first place.

Rihanna's Got a Gun: What Her New Tattoos Mean

Charlotte Hilton Andersen, 04.27.2009

Runs the health and fitness site The Great Fitness Experiment

Rihanna was recently victimized, both by her boyfriend and then by the press, and now she's sporting permanent guns, an overt symbol of power and violence.

OUTRAGE! Chris Brown To Receive $165,000,000 Bonus For Beating Octomom!

Lee Stranahan, 04.25.2009

Filmmaker, Writer, Photographer

A growing chorus of an increasing number of a sizable majority of activists, Joe Six Packs, Soccer Moms, Regular Folks, Twitterati, Eurotrash, techonerds, Tweens and the Blogosphere expressed total outrage over some antics recently.

Chris and Rihanna Show All's Not Fair in Love That Wars

Monroe Anderson, 04.24.2009

I'm a Cyber Columnist and award-winning Veteran Chicago Journalist.

Citing "spare the rod, spoil the child," far too many Americans believe that when it comes to punishing children, that which doesn't kill them will make them stronger.

Chris Brown and Rihanna: The Religious Underpinnings of Domestic Violence

Deborah King, 04.20.2009

Health & Wellness, attorney, author

We think we've come a long way, baby. Not! Today's teens have shown that we're still living out patriarchal myths dating back at least five thousand y...

Rihanna and Chris, You Are Not Alone: Troubled Musical Couples

Shawn Amos, 04.19.2009

Pop Culture Pundit and Host of 'Retro Minute'

While Rihanna and Chris are getting their heads on straight, here's a list of troubled relationships for them to study.

Will Rihanna Be Victimized Twice?

Jay Marose, 04.19.2009

www.theredcarpetbagger.com

The next abusers of Rihanna are likely to be her young, female fans.

How Many More Rihannas?

Abby L. Ferber, 04.19.2009

Scholar and Author

This incident provides us with an opportunity to engage in a broader discussion about violence against women.

A Hip-Hop Response To Chris Brown & Rihanna

Bakari Kitwana, 04.19.2009

NewsOne

Now is not the time for young people inspired during the election cycle to fall into complacency. Instead, their energy should be channeled into the fight to end domestic violence.