Word From Our Youth

1. Does abuse equal love? If it doesn’t comments like “I’m beating you because I love you” imply that. Personally I’m not a supporter of beatings.

Anjanae DeCoursey

Imhotep Charter High School

01/09/07

Word From Our Youth

1. Name calling is disrespectful, words like “ho”, “bitch”, and “slut” hurt us. Approach us with encouraging words like, “beautiful”, “smart”, and “sacred” when talking to us. To find out more ways to handle difficult situations see “Celebrate HER Now!” An Interactive Guide to Loving Ourselves and Embracing Female Youth of The Hip-Hop Generation, By Lacey C. Clark!

Anjanae DeCoursey

Imhotep Charter High School

01/09/07

Word from Youth

1. Please be supportive of our ideas whether it’s something you want us to do or not. When we tell you things we want to do, it’s because we want your support and if your and love support is not there we might give up on our dreams and resent you for not being there.

Anjanae DeCoursey

Imhotep Charter High School