Autism Speaks (and Jenny McCarthy) Do Not Speak for Me and My Family
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Autism Speaks (and Jenny McCarthy) Do Not Speak for Me and My Family

ByKori
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Autism speaks is a bit of a controversy in the autism community. But why is that? And why, are we as parents, not as aware of this? Surely an organization such as autism speaks would act in the best interest of those on the autism spectrum, right? That is what I had believed as well but, I cannot and will not support them. This is why I don’t support autism speaks and I would encourage you to look deeper. Find out the truth and then make a decision.  Autism Speaks Doesn’t Speak for Me April, in the United States, marks the beginning of Autism Awareness month. World Autism Day is April 2nd. However, I would kindly ask you to not include me or my daughter. Rather…

In a World of 50 Cent, Be Channing Tatum

In a World of 50 Cent, Be Channing Tatum

ByKori
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April is over. Last month, which is known for being Autism Awareness month, has come and gone. But it would seem that there are quite a few who could still learn valuable lessons not only about awareness but also acceptance. One of those individuals is a repeat offender; rapper Curtis James Jackson III better known as 50 Cent. A seemingly innocent video that was posted to his Instagram account, has since gone viral. And probably for all of the wrong reasons. The video has since been deleted but following it’s posting, outrage followed. But why? Why all of this outrage and anger over a video? Celebrities post videos all the time, sometimes just to get any sort of reaction. Well, in this particular video, 50…