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Domesitc Abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence.

Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over you. An abuser doesn’t “play fair.” Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his or her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you, or hurt those around you.

Domestic violence and abuse does not discriminate. It happens among heterosexual couples and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. And while women are more commonly victimized, men are also abused—especially verbally and emotionally, although sometimes even physically as well. The bottom line is that abusive behavior is never acceptable, whether it’s coming from a man, a woman, a teenager, or an older adult. You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe.

Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population. 

Our spotlight guest is Keyanna Ford, author of Living In Fear.

Keyanna was born in Kalamazoo, MI, were she graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 2005 with high honor. Upon graduation she studied Criminal Justice at Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she got her Associates. She attended Western Michigan University where she doubled major and graduated with two majors in Criminal Justice and Social Psychology.

Denesha Sheree was born in Detroit Michigan and reared in Hawaii and Germany. In 2010, she released her debut Novella, now known as “Mirror’s Mirror.”  In 2012, she introduced a Novella entitled “The Yellow Clutch Society.” In 2013, she released “A Tale of Two Novella’s” where readers can enjoy two novellas in one. Sheree holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistic Studies and is also very active with her community.

Nigeria Lockley possesses two Master’s degrees from the City College of New York, one in English Secondary Education, which she utilizes as an educator with the New York City Department of Education. Her second Master’s degree is in Creative Writing. Born at Dawn is Nigeria’s first published novel. Nigeria serves as the Vice President of Bridges Family Services a not-for-profit organization that assists student parents interested in pursuing a degree in higher education. She is also the deaconess and clerk for her spiritual home King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Church of God. Nigeria is a New York native who resides in Harlem with her husband and two daughters.

Robinson-Green is the Owner and Director of the Christina’s Preschool Academy and the founder of Women with A Vision, an organization for women that was created to inspire and motivate others.

She is married to her husband of 22 years, David Green Sr., and is the mother of three sons. She found her love for writing, approximately four years ago and wrote her debut novel, Her Cry-Her Prayer-Her Praise, as well an inspirational book titled: Encouraged To Finish, which will be released soon.

“Gender expression” refers to the ways in which we each manifest masculinity or femininity.  Each of us expresses a particular gender every day – by the way we style our hair, select our clothing, or even the way we stand. Our appearance, speech, behavior, movement, and other factors signal that we feel – and wish to be understood – as masculine or feminine, or as a man or a woman.

For some of us, our gender expression may not match our biological sex. We may or may not fit another's expectations of masculinity or femininity because of the way we look, act, or dress.  Our guest knows firsthand the struggle of not feeling her assigned sex. Author Tracy James Jones, though born male, has been referred to as “she” throughout her life.  She never fully embraced the male gender as her own because she always felt or related more to being viewed as female.  At the age of fifteen, she made a tearful confession to God on the altar at her church—she finally embraced her true self because she believed that God loved her, too.

E. Lynn Harris, introduced millions of readers to the "invisible life" of black gay men.  Openly gay, Harris was best known for his depictions of African-American men who were on the down-low and closeted. He authored ten consecutive books that reached The New York Times Best Seller list, making him among the most successful African-American or gay authors of his era.  Harris abruptly died in Los Angeles in July 2009, where he was meeting with television and film executives about his books.  Since his death, there has been a noticeable void in the African-American publishing world, particularly in the gay fiction genre. 

We will be joined by two of Harris’ literary offspring, authors Mondell T. Pope and Bryan T. Clark.

At the age of 21, Tamika Newhouse founded Delphine Publications and has since become a self-published, bestselling author. She has appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only nine months after her debut novel. In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, and Tamika won for the second time for Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013 she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. Her latest award is for the 2013 African American Literary Award for self-published author of the year.

Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) – an online book club and radio show catering to avid readers across the nation. She is also CEO of Obsessive Soul Media. With future projects in the works from short films, stage plays and much more, Tamika is a young woman on a mission. She has been featured in Uptown Magazine, Essence, Hello Beautiful, Juicy Magazine, and in Vibe Vixen Magazine.

Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. A former radio host, she hosted her own internet radio show (AAMBC) for over three years and continues to expand her brand. She is currently living in Atlanta with her son and daughter and is currently working on her next novel.

SORRY! DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE PRAY FOR THE BEST FOR JESSICA AND HER FAMILY!

Jessica Ann Robinson has always had an affinity for reading and creatively expressing herself through written word. She says, “Initially, I didn’t plan on doing anything with my writing. I wrote short stories because I personally enjoyed creating them. I followed my passion for writing and everything else fell into place.”

Her first novel, Holy Seduction, was released in 2009 by Peace in the Storm Publishing. She penned her second novel, Pretty Skeletons, which was released the following year. Holy Revenge, her third novel was the sequel to Holy Seduction. Her forthcoming novel Holy Deception is the final installment in the “Holy Series” trilogy and brings back the characters that you love to hate.

Robinson likes to create stories and situations that readers can relate to. Since the publication of her debut novel, Jessica has won several literary awards and has been featured on Black Expressions’ Top 100 Bestseller List. Robinson is currently working on finishing a few other literary projects.

Religion is a very controversial topic, primarily because it is one of the key ways that we define ourselves.  I am Baptist.  I am Apostolic.  I am Jewish.  I am Catholic.  The list goes on and on.  Religion can be the core of a person; it encompasses their set of values and beliefs.  An attack on a religious thought is seen as an attack on that person, and that in turn is seen as something to be defended.  You attack a religion, you are attacking the core of a person's self, and that causes controversy. Because we’ve defined ourselves this way, we have the need to be right.  Well, everyone can’t be right.  For this reason, I constantly tell people that you have to know Him (and for me that Him is God) for yourself.  Religion is not so much about rules and beliefs as it is about relationship.

Aunty Fee Fee brings people together in a very unorthodox way—she uses comedy to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Through songs and words of wisdom, Aunty Fee Fee has become a YouTube sensation, and discusses how laughter is medicine for the soul.