Clinton, MD

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Prince George's County Maryland | Youth participants of Teens Express, a Prince George's County based, nonprofit, youth development and performing arts organization, gathered together in April, 2009, at the Prince George's Community College's Hollow Tree Student Club to have a rap session regarding the Chris Brown, Rihanna incident.

The session proved to be very powerful, as teens; ages 10 – 16 shared how the incident has affected their views and lives.

One male Teens Express member, age 14 stated "Rihanna set a bad example for teens" "basically she's saying you can stay with a man who hits you" A female Teens Express member, age 14 stated when asked "why do you believe females go back to abusive relationships?" "I believe they go back because they have low self esteem, and they don't like themselves basically, and they depend on how they like themselves based on whether they have a man or someone who loves them" She went on to say "they need a man to feel secure, it's pretty sad"

Another male Teens Express member, age 15, who's no stranger to domestic violence, stated "I'm a victim of domestic violence, but that does not give no male the right to put their hands on a female"

The Teens Express program provides its teen participants with life skills and artistic training designed to empower youth with the ability to address our nation's most news worthy topics.

Beginning November, 2009, Teens Express youth will provide an online mock radio station, Teen Talk Mock Radio (WTMR). Through the station the youth will stay on top of all current issues; addressing how each issue affects the lives of our young people today and in the future.

Teens Express serves youth in both Prince George's County Maryland and Washington, DC. For more information about Teens Express, it's productions, and how you can help, visit teensexpress.org.

MoriEl Randolph

Executive Director

Teens Express

Clinton, MD

301 877 0592

301 856-3687

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