Allegedly, after Ms. Thomas sent the text message, she pulled a gun on her four children, three of whom escaped to a neighbor’s house.  Immediately Ms. Thomas phoned the neighbor, forcing her children to return home where she later shot them again.  When officials arrived to the scene, Ms. Thomas and her four children, ages 17, 15, 13, 12, were found dead in theirFloridahome.  Investigators know that the woman has had no significant criminal history, but she had charges of domestic battery dropped against her in 2002.

Her 15-year old son, Jaxs Johnson, was set to be in court on Tuesday for a misdemeanor charge involving his mother, but it is not known if that played a part in the shootings.  (sure if that’s what you want to believe)  Now… with all of that being said, this woman is a poor excuse of a mother.  I couldn’t imagine doing something like this to my own blood.  And not only that, she texts your friend and says that she wanted her and her children to be cremated.  Well, what about telling us what you were upset at!!  This goes to show that sometimes the enemy is much closer than you think!  If you have any new information on this case or any opinions about this incident, don’t be afraid to leave a comment below!

Dr. O

Donna Summer had been in a controversal situation.  The artist allegedly had made an anti-gay statement in reference to AIDS.  The statement made, “AIDS was a punishment from God for the immoral lifestyles of homosexuals” was later denied by the legend.  From there, her career had no where but to go up!  She contiued making music and began appearing in specials.  In 2004, Summer was inducted to the Dance Music Hall of Fame along with one of her popular songs “I Feel Love”.  Donna Summers had come out with her first studio album entitled Crayons in 2008.  This album was full of original material released on Sony BMG label Burgundy Records reaching #17 on the Top 200 Album Chart.

Summer has received many awards and acknowledgements for her music, for it was indeed great!  Let us pay a tribute to Donna Summer by listening to her song “Last Dance” performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 2009.

RIP Donna Summer

December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012

There is a law that states that one can only use equal amounts of force to defend themselves.  Meaning that if Trayvon had a knife, then Zimmerman can pick up a knife to defend himself.  In contrast, if Trayvon had no weapons, only his body parts, then Zimmerman cannot pick up a gun!  It is not equal force to Trayvon!  Many people seem to misconstrue Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Law and forget that regardless of how threatened one feels, you cannot retaliate with greater forces.

A CNN affiliate reports that Martin’s autopsy had showed that the teen did injure his knuckles when he died.  This evidence confirms the theory that Martin and Zimmerman fought.  This leaves the case being unsolved because the question of ”Who was the agressor?” cannot be answered.  Did Zimmerman in fact “lose Trayvon” (as told on the phone with the operator) resulting in him being attacked by Trayvon?  Had Martin been the stereotypical “black teenager that was up to no good” roaming around the neighborhood which justifies Zimmerman’s claim?  Or was Zimmerman drugged up and found himself being racist towards Trayvon Martin who, at the time, was walking back from the store on the phone with his then-girlfriend, minding his own business?

Confusion is still very present in this case.  And quite frankly, I don’t think that Zimmerman even remembers what happened or he simply doesn’t care.  But as said before, the case is closer to being solved.  And when that occurs all of America will be aware of what kind of men Martin and Zimmerman were.  Until then, leave comments below on any updated information you may have found out that I may have missed out on.

Enough Said,

Dr. O

Statistics show that students in college have a 57%-43% split favoring women.  Of those, men are more likely to drop out between the 4-year period.  I am a firm believer that this occurs because the school system doesn’t take into account that men mature at a slower rate than women.  I know, I know! Some of you are probably saying they shouldn’t be “babied” because they mature slower!  And I agree, but we can try to help them by assisting them with the support and encouragement they would require to complete their matriculation through college.

Now, on the other hand, we can look at race or ethnic background.  It has been researched that African-Americans have a 42% graduation rate, while Whites uphold a 62% graduation rate.  Why is the African-American rate drastically lower than Whites?  I concur that the problem lies well before the students even get to college.  It has everything to do with the different types of elementary, middle, and high schools that the two races attend.  African-Americans are exposed to less throughout their secondary education.  This may be due to lack of funds from parents or poor socioeconomic conditions.  This key factor allows their counterparts to have an advantage when it comes to performing and excelling in college.  Yes, I said it!  Maybe this explains why graduation in HBCUs are celebrated on a bigger scale, to the point where Spelman College asks Oprah Winfrey to be their 2012 Commencement Speaker (Congratulations Spelman!) and where Morehouse College asks The Rev. Al Sharpton to speak at their Baccalaureate Service!! Or… maybe it does not.

Leave me a comment below stating your opinion!

Dr. O

Watch the trailer below:

Angelina Jolie was the trail blazer with the new trend of adopting ethnic children.  It was almost like she took a piece of every country she visited…LITERALLY!

Rising numbers of American families are adopting children from different countries and races as they copy celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Madonna.  Some 40 per cent of adoptions in the U.S. now involve children who are of a different ethnicity than the parents, a study has found.  Among children from other countries adopted by American parents, eight in 10 are the offspring of two or more races. Read More:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1375752/Angelina-Jolie-factor-More-Americans-adopting-children-different-countries-different-races.html

So here is the dilemma: WHAT IS WRONG WITH ADOPTING OUTSIDE OF YOUR RACE?

There are several things that you have to take into consideration when adopting outside of your race: Here is one main issue…

Racial Discrimination issues:  Regardless of your skin complexion every race has stereotypes that are associated with them.  Along with those stereotypes come racial discrimination.  If you are not of the same race it becomes difficult  to identify and understand the differences and foresee possible opposition.

Questions to Ponder:

What other issues do you feel may come into play when adopting outside of your race?

Does it matter what race the child is as long as they are receiving proper care?

How do you console a black child being called a “Nigger” as a white parent?

How do you teach a child about their own culture and their race’s historical significance?

Let me know what you think,

Dr. O

I hate to be the barrier of bad news because I know that this information is music to some women’s ears, but the procedure in its entirety is not free of charge.  These women are expected to supply their own implants.  The labor, of course, would be free because the doctors need women to practice on.  However, the rumor is NOT TRUE, they are not giving away free implants like Oprah gives away cars! They are simply helping hurt women while simultaneously helping themselves.
With that said… do you believe that this process is acceptable or over the top? Or should we find a way to limit the procedures to the women who *need* reconstructive surgery? Would it sit well with you knowing that a 25 year-old friend (who didn’t need it) went to get her breast implants expensed from the taxpayer’s dime? Leave me a comment below stating your opinion!

Dr. O