Wow! As a Michael Jackson fan since birth, let me first say that while you are a hot dancer, NO ONE WILL EVER BE ABLE TO DO MICHAEL'S MOVES AS WELL AS MICHAEL. That being said, you gave a fabulous performance at the BET awards. You took the crowd to church! On Sunday morning when the choir and/or preacher touches your heart... you went there. I believed you. There have been lots of discussions about your sincerity. But, I can imagine where you've been professionally, emotionally and spiritually over the past year. Your very survival as an entertainer and provider for your family was on that stage and you did a stellar job of telling that story to the audience. Where do you go from here? Do more than just make music. Make a difference.
I'm sure your fans have been far more forgiving than non-fans. Those non-fans are the ones who make the big decisions, the ones who make the call on whether you get to make record-label supported music. As a woman working in this record-label supported industry I beg you to use these discussions about your future as an opportunity to help some young men.
I know women who've been battered by a boyfriend. Sadly, I also know a woman who buried a daughter killed by her ex-boyfriend right after a high school graduation party. Her name is Cheryl Rucker and she has used her tragedy to try to make a difference.
There are lots of angry young men. Some have watched their mothers get hit. Some have been beaten down by the miserable conditions in their communities. Others are returning from a war they've been fighting for 9 long years. Even more than forgiveness these men and their sons need to learn a better way of handling their anger and frustration. These young men need direction and guidance. If you've seen the light, I beg you to help them see the light too. You can help in the schools, shelters and military bases. I volunteer the Matt and Ramona Show if you need support to get the word out about helping. I'd really like to know what's next.
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