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4 The Mother of Black Hollywood it’s the Iconic Hollywood Actress Jennifer Lewis
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xposure Magazine sat down with this living legend and discussed her memoir The Mother of Black Hollywood which discusses her triumphs over bi-polar disorder and sex addiction. She also had a special message for former President Barrack Obama and everyone out there trying to find a purpose to their pain.
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xposure Magazine: Hello Jenifer, could you give us an overview of your early beginnings to where you are now?
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enifer Lewis: Well I was born and raised in a small town on the outskirts of St.Louis Missouri called Kinloch. I’m the baby of seven children. I came from a very poverty stricken area, I eventually discovered that I was an alpha female as I became president of my class, and captain of the cheerleader leading squad. I graduated from Webster University and majored in Theater Arts. I ended up on Broadway in less than 11 days after graduating college. I was in my first Broadway show with Gregory Hines. So that was my launching pad. Continue Page 9
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Don’t be embarrassed about not knowing if you are in an abusive relationship. You are not alone. Unfortunately, sometimes we accept unacceptable behavior for so ling, it starts to feel normal. Men are socialized not to express their feelings or see themselves as victims. Our culture still clings to narrow definitions of gender (although there are signs that this is slowly shifting). Young boys are taught not to express their emotions, to “suck it up” and “be a man.” Tony Porter calls this the “man box” in his well-known TED talk. This can be extremely detrimental to boys as they age, especially if they find themselves in an abusive relationship. Men may feel discouraged to talk about what’s going on in their personal lives, or they feel like no one will believe them. They may not even realize that they are being abused, or they might assume they should just deal with the abuse on their own.
The majority of domestic violence stories covered by the media are about male perpetrators and female victims who are typically in heterosexual relationships. While we certainly don’t want to minimize this violence, focusing on only one type of situation renders invisible the many scenarios that do not fit this definition, including abusive relationships among homosexual, bisexual, and trans* men. This might make many victims feel like they don’t have the space or the support to speak out about their own experiences and seek help. THE ABUSE OF MEN IS OFTEN TREATED AS LESS SERIOUS, OR A “JOKE.”
We’ve seen this in action recently with the elevator footage of Solange Knowles attacking Jay-Z. When a man is abused, many people don’t take it as seriously (in part due to the previous two reasons we’ve mentioned). The truth is, abuse is not a joke, in any situation, between any two people. All victims deserve support and resources to PERVADING BELIEFS OR STE- help them feel safe. REOTYPES ABOUT MEN BEING ABUSERS, WOMEN BEING VICTIMS.
MANY BELIEVE THERE ARE NO RESOURCES OR SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR MALE VICTIMS. It can seem like the majority of shelters and services for domestic violence victims are women-focused. However, services for male victims do exist. Most federal funding sources require that domestic violence services be provided to all victims of abuse. Our advocates can provide information, assist with safety planning, and/ or find local resources, if available. They can also help brainstorm alternative options if local programs are not meeting the requirements for male victims, including who a caller may be able to contact if they believe they have experienced discrimination. No matter what your situation is, the Hotline is here to help, confidentially and without judgment. Please give us a call anytime, or chat online with us 24/7/365.
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Putting senior care providers On NoticE! exposure magazine will be publicly exposing elder abuse in our pages.. The mistreatment of the aged is a societal ill that, sadly, is unlikely to be cured soon. The statistics tell the story. By 2025, the global population of seniors (defined as those age 60 and older) will reach 1.2 billion. Thirty years ago, that figure was 542 million. As the elderly live longer because of enhancements in health care, it means greater numbers will be vulnerable to abuse, whether physical, psychological, sexual or verbal. It is important for family members and friends with loved ones in assisted-living facilities and nursing homes to check in on their elders often and know how they are feeling and if their needs are being met. Caregivers and respite caregivers also have that responsibility. So does the general public. The impacts of abuse are harmful and even deadly. Every day, in millions of homes across the country, legions of home health aides are helping to meet the basic needs of America’s older adults — cooking, cleaning and assisting with activities of daily living. Nearly 10 million adults age 65 and older receive care at home or in residential care settings other than nursing homes. That number is projected to skyrocket as the 65-plus population rises from 40 million today to more than 70 million in 2030, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures.
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