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10-year-old commits suicide after alleged bullying incident caught on camera. AURORA, Colo. -- A mother and father in Colorado say their 10-year-old daughter committed suicide over video of a fight with an alleged bully. Ashawnty Davis, was only in fifth grade. She was a happy girl until everything changed at the end of October when she was involved in a fight after school, her parents told KDVR. They say it was her first fight and it was recorded by another student and posted on an app called Musical.ly. The video shows Ashawnty and another student fighting, while other kids watched. Ashawnty's mother, Latoshia Harris, says her daughter had been confronting the girl who had been bullying her. "I saw my daughter was scared," she said. The video is difficult to watch. But Ashawnty's parents are sharing it to help other parents. "She was devastated when she found out that it had made it to Musical.ly," said her father, Anthony Davis. "I want other parent...

On Media Outlook News: WAUKESHA — Firefighters responded to a 20- unit apartment fire in Waukesha   early Monday morning, November 27th. Authorities say the fire started just after midnight and was near the area of West Saint Paul Avenue and Fairview Avenue. Investigators know the fire started on the third floor of the apartment building and are trying to determine exactly where and how it started. When firefighters arrived, flames were coming off from the roof. Police on scene had safely helped residents of the building outside. At the scene of a 20-unit apartment fire in the 700 blk of W Saint Paul Ave in  #Waukesha   @RedCrossWIS pic.twitter.com/AUJ5igMNY8 — Bob Wade (@rlwade)  November 27, 2017 One resident was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, but is expected to be okay. Firefighters quickly made their way inside the building and put out the flames about an hour later. The Red Cross is there assisting 15 displaced residents. But th...

On Media Outlook News:  It appears the   Cam’ron and Mase beef   has already come to an end. After Mase released the scathing diss   “The Oracle”   on Friday (November 24) and Killa Cam responded with   “Dinner Time,”   the latter shared a screenshot of an exchange between the two in the comments section of Instagram where the Harlem natives made amends. “YOU STILL MY BROTHER IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE,” Mase wrote. “This was just for bragging rights #mase #theoracle.” “@rsvpmase yea this was fun.. u still my bro too,” Cam responded. “Glad I get to brag lol. So when u leaving Harlem again? 2mr? Mase followed this up with his own Instagram post on Sunday (November 26) morning. “Sometimes You Can Be Better Than Your Critics,” he wrote. “#Mase #theOracle Keep All Secret Love… If it’s real post it or don’t tell me about it at all. #mase #theOracle.” The beef between Cam and Mase ending as quickly as began isn’t shocking due to the...

On Media Outlook News: Nicki Minaj   was unaware of Takeoff’s lustful bars about her on   Migos’ “Motor Sport”  … until after it dropped. The Black Barbie shared her thoughts on the lines from her   Migos and Cardi B collaboration   on Saturday (November 25), noting how she was a little shocked she missed them. “Take Off verse on Motorsport. it’s my shit tho but ummm I feel like I didn’t peep them lines until the song came out,” she tweeted. “I was like [astonished emoji].” Take Off verse on Motorsport. 🤔😩 it’s my shit tho but ummm 🤣 I feel like I didn’t peep them lines until the song came out. I was like 😲 — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ)  November 25, 2017 For those who haven’t heard the song or missed it initially like Minaj, Takeoff spits about her on the track’s fifth verse. “If Nicki should show me her titty/ Right hand on the Bible, I swear I won’t tell/ If I get to play with that kitty I wonder how many platinums we gon’ se...

On Media Outlook News: 2 017 marks the 20th year of Erykah Badu’s debut album,  Baduizm  and her creativity and outreach has only become more potent in its influence. Even in the absence of new solo releases, Mz. Badu is ever-present. It’s as if the effect of her former projects lingers in the soul of its listeners before lending its self to the Soul of the World—not to mention her social media presence. She lives as Twitter’s high ranking elder, wise enough to push necessary dialogue but trill enough to put you in your place. Since the release of 2015’s  But You Caint Use My Phone , the soul singer has been keeping busy. Finishing up her Badu Vs. Everything tour just last month, she also curated the fourth installment in a series  of Fela   Kuti  box sets and hosted BET’s Soul Train Awards for the third year in a row. This year’s show found the legendary MC at the forefront of controversial topics, speaking her truth about “fake n...

On Media Outlook News:  MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating after a 22-year-old man was shot and killed near 38th and Vliet Friday afternoon, November 24th. According to Milwaukee police, it happened around 1:00 p.m. Police say two men, ages 18 and 22, were sitting in a vehicle when a man emerged from a different vehicle and began shooting at them. The men were both shot.                                                                          ***Advertisement*** Efforts were made to revive the 22-year-old victim by both Milwaukee police and fire department but he did not survive. The 18-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

On Media Outlook News:  MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a homicide -- after a man died following a shooting near 36th and Hadley on Thanksgiving.                                         ***Advertisement*** Police said the victim was 58 years old. MPD confirmed two suspects were taken into custody -- a 32-year-old man and a 42-year-old man. The shooting happened during an argument, police said. FOX6 News was on scene Thursday, November 23rd, and neighbors said they believe the victim was shot at least four times. Several of them said they're simply sick of the gun violence -- especially on a day when people were gathering with loved ones to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. "I'm trying to see what's going on and police say it's a crime scene," a neighbor who didn't want to be identified said. "A person got shot four times. That's all the information they ...

On Media Outlook News: L et’s get one thing clear.  This article is not about the “strong Black woman” stereotype. It is hella negative, inaccurate and does not take into account why Black women are the way they are. I wrote about just how damaging I think this stereotype is to Black love, and you can check it out  here .                                                                 ***Advertisement*** The strong Black woman that I’m talking about doesn’t fit into any stereotype. She isn’t angry, cold or unforgiving. She isn’t terribly independent to the point where she makes life difficult for herself and those around her. She doesn’t have a desire to fill the role of a man. She desires and is eager to meet and build with a life partner. And honestly, she is critical to the existence of all mankin...

On Media Outlook News: W e have heard of the #MeToo campaign, but now the #ChurchToo hashtag has emerged where those who have been sexually assaulted by members of the cloth are speaking out.                                                                    ***Advertisement*** TIME reports that Hannah Paasch and Emily Joy kicked off the hashtag, which prompted Twitter users to share their stories of sexual abuse experienced in the church. Growing up in purity culture, I was taught that men were “visual creatures” that couldn’t help feeling aroused at the sight of slightly revealed ankles or knees, and that all men were imagining me naked 24/7. The entire system shamed women for even existing.  #ChurchToo — Sarah Lacour (@sarahrlacour)  November 22, 2017 When I think of the ho...

On Media Outlook News:  MILWAUKEE — Two Milwaukee men have been charged in connection with a shots fired incident that happened at Brett’s Farmhouse Tavern on October 1st — an incident caught on camera.  The surveillance video helped police identify the suspects in this case.  Despite the charges, the suspects in this case remain at large. The charges are as follows: 30-year-old Demond Griggs of Milwaukee: Second degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon Endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon (discharge within 100 yards of a building) 28-year-old Korey Griggs of Milwaukee Carrying a concealed weapon Endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon (discharge within 100 yards of a building) Disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon An investigation revealed casings at the scene which were consistent with having been fired from a handgun and a rifle — 14 casings in all. Police were able to access sur...

On Media Outlook News:  MILWAUKEE -- A body with a gunshot wound was found on the city's north side early Wednesday morning, November 22nd. A murder investigation is now underway. "It's sad because it is Thanksgiving and am feeling for the family," said Debra Wilkerson, neighbor. "We need neighbors to start coming together." On Wednesday morning around 6:30 a.m., the man's body was discovered between two homes near 13th and Olive. Milwaukee police said they are working to identify the body and are seeking a motive. Homicide near 13th and Olive Homicide  near 13th and Olive "I even witnessed some people getting shot across the street," said Wilkerson. Neighbors like Wilkerson were drawn to the crime scene. She said she feels violence in the area has been rising over the years. However, this was the first time she's heard of someone being shot and killed. Milwaukee  Others that work in the area said it was an upsetting ...

On Media Outlook News:  The president of CBS News said veteran anchor   Charlie Rose   had been fired from the CBS Corp. unit after allegations that he had harassed former female employees at his production company surfaced Monday in a news report. “A short time ago we terminated Charlie Rose’s employment with CBS News, effective immediately. This followed the revelation yesterday of extremely disturbing and intolerable behavior said to have revolved around his PBS program,” said CBS News President David Rhodes in a memo to staffers issued Tuesday. “Despite Charlie’s important journalistic contribution to our news division, there is absolutely nothing more important, in this or any organization, than ensuring a safe, professional workplace—a supportive environment where people feel they can do their best work,” Rhodes said. “We need to be such a place.” More to come

On Media Outlook News: W e have been conditioned to believe that if it’s too easy, it isn’t for us. Especially when it comes to love. While Frederick Douglass was correct in his assertion that, “Without struggle there is no progress,” one cannot absolve themselves of the choice to leave if your relationship is no longer serving you. We are taught to glamorize the struggle, even at the expense of our own joy. While many argue that the ups and downs is what makes love “true,” we, America—hell the world for that matter—take our willingness not to give up to the next level.                                                                   ***Advertisement*** We romanticize  Love Jones,  when in reality, Nina went out with Hollywood (Darius’ boy) while they were on break, and Darius’ stubbornness cos...