October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and if you’re still mad at Chris Brown six years later then you are going to DESPISE the state of South Carolina! Chris Brown, since is violent incident with Rihanna back in 2009 has been trying to redeem himself. Six years later, Chris Brown seems to be a devoted and loving father, he’s been in some trouble but he’s has apologized publically many times for the assault, and he has served his time. There are people around the globe who aren’t yet ready to forgive the young talent, famous for such songs as “Look At Me Now” and “Kiss, Kiss”, Breezy has been going hard to win back the good grace of fans and some people that were never fans.
In Australia, they aren’t feeling Chris Brown either. According to CBS News, A group of activists have banned together to put a stop to his tour in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. But in rare Chris Brown fashion, he has decided to respond to the protesters by offering something a little different this time that doesn’t contain expletives. This time, young Breezy is offering a little – education. Chris Brown has declared via twitter, that he is willing to visit Australia to bring awareness to the domestic violence epidemic. Check out his tweets below:
No word yet on whether the protesters have decided to accept Brown’s offer, but I have to say, that was a good response Breezy.
On a more serious note, October is the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and living in South Carolina makes this a month of significant importance. South Carolina is ranked Number 1 in domestic violence related deaths. That’s right! WE have the highest rate of murders of females at the hands of men in the country! Check out some of the alarming statistics for the state of South Carolina:
- More than 300 women have been murdered in this state during the last ten years
- South Carolina has topped the domestic violence murder rate at least three times
- The murder rate for women in South Carolina is more than double the National Average
- Nationally, an average of three women are killed daily due to domestic violence
- The Post & Courier reported that the national rates have fallen over the past two decades, however South Carolina rates have remained steady
- South Carolina has 46 Animal Shelters but only 26 Domestic Violence Shelters
As a female from the state of South Carolina, these statistics have me worried and the sad part is that I can go on and on about the politicians and legislature here in South Carolina who tried to cut $400k from the budget back in 2012 which would be used for rape crisis and domestic violence centers, see this article for more details.
While the world seems to want to focus on holding Chris Brown’s nuts to the fire, our country is in a state of emergency and women are dying at a rate of three deaths per day, which continues to grow right here in my home state. During the month of October, I beg you to check on your fellow sisters, pray for the fallen mothers and daughters, and reflect, act and VOTE for leaders who are willing to take action on improving the lives of women in the state of South Carolina
SOURCE:
http://www.vpc.org/studies/wmmw2013.pdf
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/us/gov-nikki-haleys-budget-ax-is-blunted-by-legislators.html?_r=1
http://mic.com/articles/96876/women-are-getting-murdered-in-south-carolina-and-no-one-is-doing-anything-about-it
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/chris-brown-wants-to-raise-domestic-violence-awareness-in-australia/
https://www.facebook.com/REALMADSC?fref=ts
https://www.womenshelters.org/sta/south_carolina
