Women's History Month- Women's impact on music-Selena celebrating her life, career, fashion, & legacy 30 years later.

Selena Quintanilla Perez (April 16, 1971-March 31, 1995)

 

As a pop culture writer we have to be timely, everything is about making sure it comes out at the right exact moment when it needs to be released. This I wanted to make sure it was the right moment. It has been thirty years since Selena Quintanilla Perez passed on March 31st, 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the Corpus Christi hospital but her musical impact, dance moves, fashion sense, her style, beauty still continues to inspire women and men all over the world. Especially young singers all across the world and entertainment stars. She was an accomplished woman who did a  crossover with pop music, Tejano Mexican music that was dominated by men mostly. 

As a female artist, ‘Selena y los Dinos” her, her family, and her band transformed the music industry breaking barriers. Her family continues to honor her legacy and produced both the film, “Selena” (1997) they will celebrate the 30th anniversary in 2027, and her Netflix series  that was released and streamed in December 2020. I wanted to celebrate her music since it was released in the late eighties and early nineties. 

The celebration of Women’s History Month, her impact in music, and her birthday as well which falls on April 16h she would have been 54 years old this year  she would probably  be a judge on music television shows featured on international networks everywhere, probably movie deals, fashion line still evolving, and so much more. Her family continues to rebrand her fashion line and will continue to share her story. 

 Selena’s story is not one of tragedy, yes it was devastating for her family, friends, her fashion design team, the music industry, and yes the billions of fans she adored and loved. It was one of hope, one of learning how to protect yourself with people who will always have your back, have your best intentions professionally, personally, who will believe in you. I think her story is about believing in yourself, family taking risks, overcoming challenges, following your passions, you must invest your time and your love into as well to see your dreams come true.  Selena’s life will be celebrated this weekend and with the documentary featured on Hulu, her movie, and her Netflix special her tremendous talent, her loving spirit, creativity, style will continue to live on for all of us who come to know her music and story Watch Selena's documentary is on Hulu now debuted today March 28th, 2025 and Nightline teamed up to go into updates and depth on her story. You can watch at home on your television, mobile, and laptop devices. 

To her family, friends, and the billions of fans justice has been served, Yolanda Saldivar (the former fan club president will not be released, will continue to serve her life sentence in jail). We will all continue to celebrate this beautiful life and person who deserved so much more to witness and experience too. 

For more information on Selena's music, fashion, her story, and more please visit

Visit http://www.selena-official.com, www.hulu.com, and www.netflix.com 

Kendrick Lamar will headline for the 49th Superbowl NFL games halftime show with Surprise Guests

SZA and others will join Kendrick on stage. 

Kendrick Lamar, 37 will take over "The Crescent City" at the Superdome for the 49th NFL games for the Philadelphia Eagles vs the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9th, 2025

The Crescent City or New Orleans Louisiana known for their cuisine, food, jazz music, masquerade masks, the beads being thrown at the Mardi Gras parade, and the deep mystery’s of what happens beneath the swamps or down by the rivers and streams of Lake Pontchartrain and watching that hot humid sun rise and the gorgeous sunset down on the bayou will give you many memories. New Orleans is a city of resiliency, strength, transformation, passionate, fiery, and colorful. From the exotic seafood dishes, their delicious delectable desserts, and transformative cocktail drinks. New Orleans will have you swept up in a tizzy wanting to come. back more and more. 

 So how can we celebrate a city that has seen some trouble waters, they have found ways to bounce back and reinvent themselves again and again. A city where people are charmed and inspired by it as well. We need to celebrate them for the amazing historical accomplishments they have achieved for themselves. On January 1st 2025 this year on New Years Eve evening/early morning hours. The city of New Orleans was attacked with a targeted and planned terrorist attack by an attacker who is part of a terrorist group and methodically planned it for months to run his car through the streets of Bourbon street and harm and kill the lives of innocent Americans and tourists. 

Who were in town to celebrate the holidays and their time in New Orleans. This attack was senseless and malicious which caused unbearable pain to the families, friends, and those who lives were touched by the innocent victims. So how do we honor a great city. We push on and continue I think this Super bowl and the halftime show is so much more important because we need to continue to celebrate the joys of human life, instead of tragedies, we need to treasure the triumphs, and continue to enjoy all of the greatness that comes with life. Focus on the music, the parties you have attended, the great food, the drinks you have shared with friends, and family. The accomplishments small or big you have achieved in your life, the achievements of others who inspire you, and more. 

These malicious attackers they want to take away everything that we have worked hard for and want to believe in, want to be excited and hopeful for too. They want to take away the people that matter to us. So since “They not like us” they don’t believe in real life, real love, real joy, fight, and passion. Just like these football players they believe in fight & determination. They have put time and effort into all of their goals & dreams to be at this game coming. That’s what we want to focus on as humans, as a race of people who are always excited to see our heroes make it to the top. We believe that we can get to our goals through fight, even in obstacles, we keep our motivation going. So I hope we can take that away from this experience if it affects one of us on Earth it affects all of us. So let’s get into who is performing he’s not a stranger to the Superbowl stage , Roc Nation has decided to pick Kendrick Lamar this year for the 49th Apple Music Superbowl halftime show. Lamar has performed in 2023 with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg. Now he is back with new surprise guests. 

I know one who has been added  is Grammy award winner, singer, songwriter SZA she will join Kendrick Lamar on stage. Which will be incredible both multi-talented artists have an incredible catalog of music that has touched all of us from slow jams, anthems, conscious music, and songs that make you want to get up and party too. So I hope wherever you are celebrating the NFL game at home, out with friends & family, in person with the fans live, or somewhere special. Enjoy don’t feel bad about having fun because you deserve it, you own that joy, you own that passion, and you treasure the memories. For more information visit http://www.nfl.com, www.interscoperecords.com and www.applemusic.com

Prequel "Mufasa" comes to theaters this holiday season in December 2024

Mufasa comes to theaters on December 20, 2024 

The Ensemble Cast of Mufasa (2024) 

 

Who remembers the Lion King film?, the Disney classic story debuted 30 years ago in 1994. They are celebrating their 30th anniversary this past June. I remember fans of all ages were so excited to see this incredible musical and story of life, love, royalty in the animal kingdom, music, and family. Mufasa is the prequel to the Lion King franchise a generational Disney story of the Lion King family. It will focus on the journey of Mufasa (Simba’s father) how he came to be the king, his bond with his brother, “Scar”, and his eventual journey to become the “Lion King”. The film will star an ensemble cast again but with a few new additional replacements this time. We will miss the great, admirable, renaissance man on stage, television, and film, James Earl Jones who just passed late summer on September 9, 2024 he lent his voice to the original character, Mufasa in the film. His legacy has impacted all great actors and actresses now and will continue to aspire more for generations to come. 

Replacing the lead and younger Mufasa will be breakout star and new heartthrob, Aaron Stone Pierre. He has been passed the torch and will play the lead and you have seen Aaron in “Genius’s: MLK/X (2024” , “Netflix’s Rebel Ridge” (2024), “Old” (2021), “Foe” , “Brother” (2022), “The Little Mermaid” (2023), and “The Gaze”. Grammy award winner Donald Glover will reprise his role as the adult Simba. Beyonce Knowles-Carter will reprise her role as the adult Nala. Now this little surprise I was not expecting but Beyonce’s oldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter will star as Kiara, Simba and Nala’s little lion cub in her first film role with her mom and her cast. Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros (“Hannibal”, “Another Round”, “Casino Royale”, and “Fantastic Beasts”), John Kani as Rafiki has been featured in ("Murder Mystery", " Seal Team", "What If", and "The Lion King"), Seth Rogen ("Knocked Up", "Superbad", "Sausage Party","Neighbors", "The Fabelmans") as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon ("Billy on the Street", "Bros", "Lion King", "Parks and Recreation"), " , Tiffany Boone as Sarabi ("Big Cigar","The Chi", "The Midnight Sky", "Nine Perfect Strangers"), Braelyn Rankins ("Doom Patrol", "Take Note", "8-BIT Christmas") as " "The Young Cub Mufasa", Keith David ("Hazbin Hotel", "Rick & Morty", "Greenleaf",  "The Princess and the Frog", " Grey's Anatomy")as Masego, Preston Nyman ("Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom, "Spooked House", "Crooked House", and "Penelope")  as Zazu, Thandiwe “Thandie” Newton ( "Good Deeds”, “Norbit”, “The Pursuit of Happyness”, “Westworld”, “Mission Impossible 2”, “all the Old Knives”) Thandie will play Eshe, Anika Noni Rose (“Dreamgirls”, “Princess and the Frog”, “Everything Everything”, “Outlaw Johnny Black”, “Injustice”, “Caroline”, “Raisin in the Sun” the Musical” )Anika will play “Afia”, Kelvin Harrison, Jr. ("Chevalier", "Genius: MLK/X", ) as Scar. The remaining cast members also include Lennie James ( “Walking Dead”, “Line of Duty”, “Critical”, “Low Winter Sun”), Thuso Mbedu (“The Underground Railroad” television series, “The Woman King”, “Is Thunzi”, “Castlevania: Nocturne”), Shiela Atim (“The Woman King”, “The Underground Railroad”, “Bruised”, “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt”, “Pale Horse”), Folake Olowfuyeku (“Bob Hearts Abishola”, “Female Fight Club”, “Death Race 2050”, “Hellbenders”), Abdul Salis (“Love Actually”, “Flyboys”, “Animal”, “Sahara”. “National Theater Live: Present laughter”), Dominique Jennings ("Spawn 2", "Sunset Beach", "Low down dirty shame", "Ice Age 2", "Die Hard 2") , and Kagiso Lediga (“Catching Feelings”, “Wizard”,and “Sono”).

Another all-star cast for a new generation of fans to see this new twist on this story of the Lion King, Mufasa this a prequel that will focus on the original journey of becoming the Lion King. I think this glimpse into the beginning of how this came to be is great for fans. Every great film has a backstory and it gives people a chance to see how things fall into place. All of the Disney fans will enjoy knowing how everything came to exist for the Lion King and their kingdom. There was a story in place for the characters to get to before Simba eventually became king and the story of his father is fitting and appropriate for fans of all ages. I hope you all take your loved ones and friends to this film for the holidays. For more information on Disney, the Lion King franchise visit http://www.disney.com , www.lionking.com.

Bringing Wickedly Goodness-Wicked the Musical comes to theaters Thanksgiving 2024

I have not seen this fabulous Broadway play yet and I am glad because as a New Yorker sometimes wehave to save really good things in the city for a special day and moment. I cannot wait to get a chance to see both the Broadway musical and movie coming out this Fall. Wicked a story or spin off based off the fairy tale and movie, “Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. The movie was made into a live adaptation in 1939 and then later went on to have multiple renditions and variations like “The Wiz” which is also on Broadway and became a film in 1978. Wicked is a prequel to the Wizard of Oz a story focused on the Wicked Witch of the West and the Witch of the North. Wicked which debuted on Broadway on October 30, 2003 in New York at Gershwin theater and previews began in early October. Now fast forward 21 years later the musical gets quite the makeover and a new update. This movie has been getting so much promotion and will not be surprised that children and adults of all ages will be excited to see this story. 

If you grew up watching “The Wizard of Oz” you will appreciate the musical, the movie, and this epic story of these characters. I just watched the Wizard of Oz again as an adult last week and it really did take me back to my childhood the magic, the mystery, the friendship of the characters, and the hope it gives to people watching it. It gives you a new found sense of hope, the possibility of dreams coming true, and of course the reminder of family, community, and friends support. 

I believe the Wicked will do the same for their viewers. The cast of “Wicked” this two part series stars, Ariana Grande international pop star, Disney child star as Glinda the Good Witch and Broadway, film, and television actress, Cynthia Erivo you may know Cynthia from “Harriet”(2019), “Genius: Aretha Franklin the television series”, “Pinocchio”, “Bad Times at the El Royale” “The Outsiders”and “The Color Purple” (2005) the musical. Cynthia stars as Elphaba the younger version of “The Wicked Witch of the West”. Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar ( “Bridgerton”, “Heartstopper”, “Jurassic World Rebirth”, “Broadchurch” ), Ethan Slater as Boq (“Wicked Part 2”(2025), Spongebob Musical Live, Redheads Anonymous, and Fosse Verdon), Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as “Madame Morrible” ( “Crazy Rich Asians”, “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon”, “Everything Everywhere”, “Tomorrow Never Dies” ), Jeff Goldblum ( Independence Day, “Jurassic World Dominion”) as The Wizard, Peter Dinklage as Dr. Dillamand (“Game of Thrones”, “Pixels”, “The Hunger Games”) , Marissa Bode (“Little Shops of Horrors”, “Peter Pan”, “Mary Poppins”), Keala Settle (“The Greatest Showman”, “Murder in Provence”, “Rent”, “All My Life”) , Bowen Yang (“Fire Island”, “Saturday Night Live”, “Dicks: the Musical”, “The Monkey King”). 

 This film is going to make all of the Broadway and theater attendees feel nostalgia, and make them want to belt out in the movie theater I believe everyone who has seen it in person will be very much excited to see this film. Wicked has been getting so much attention even Ulta Beauty, AMC Theaters, and Starbucks has been up on their game excited about the products. With that being said many of you will have plenty of souvenirs and mementos to carry on with this incredible film. 

 Visit http://www.wickedthemusical.com for more information.

Katy Perry will be the recipient of the 2024 VMA Video Vanguard Awards 9.11.24

 

Katy Perry's new album, "143" will be released on September 20, 2024 

 

Katy's Discography this will be Katy's 7th album

48 million albums sold 135 million singles downloaded 115 billion streams

I was so ecstatic and excited when I saw this announcement and thought you know what yeah she deserves this way too much. Have you seen her videos the creative chanteuse’s videos since she made her debut in the music industry? Many of you do not know that “Katy Perry” the artist her real name is actually Katheryn Hudson but because we had a “Kate Hudson” in the entertainment industry she had to change her last name and stage name before she made her debut to the public she changed her stage name from Kate Hudson while she was actually a Christian artist growing up. A devout Christian I respect that she puts her religious beliefs into her music as well. 

Her name was later changed when she became, Katy Perry. Never holding back though when it comes to her videos. I believe she’s one of those artists who can write you an anthem, a theme, a breakthrough song, and an inspirational hit that will change your life. Believe it or not this little “NYC mamacita” listens to Katy Perry. Yes, I do and I have been pumped up by her songs many days when I have a job interview, a

meeting with staff, a big epic night out with friends, a birthday celebration too. Katy can be there for you too when you have stage freight or any fears. I think her music has a way of transcending all backgrounds and experiences. We all have moments of doubt, fear, we may be confused, or uncertain.

 Three songs out of Katy Perry’s amazing musical catalog “Rise”, “Firework” and “Roar” I have felt the most connected to the lyrics. 

 There’s a part of the song, “Rise” by Katy Perry that says, “I won't just survive Oh, you will see me thrive Can't write my story I'm beyond the archetype I won't just conform No matter how you shake my core 'Cause my roots, they run deep”. 

 She doesn’t just contain pop lyrics but there is a deep spiritual message that connects to her Christian roots of faith and her upbringing. You won’t see me fail or fall you’ll see me not only overcome obstacles in life but achieve great success. 

As I mentioned she started out as a Christian artist before making into the mainstream media. Her lyrics have a way of captivating and surprising you when you get down to the deeper meaning behind it. However, I believe every person deserves to feel positivity and joy too to know what is meant for them is meant for them. Katy’s lyrics have given fans world confidence, strength, and motivation. She is a true inspiration and has achieved such great success far beyond the music and entertainment industry. Katy’s music has transformed many of her fan’s lives including mine. She has had the chance to connect with her fans one by one and new artists on American Idol as a host she was on American Idol between 2018-2024 her last and seventh season wrapped up earlier the beginning of this year. She loved and brought so much energy, life, quirkiness, and more to the audience, the audition process, and more.  

 Now it’s time for Katy to go on a world tour, release her new music, her new album, “143” will debut this fall her first single, “It’s a woman’s world” could not have come at a more perfect time with the new DNC nomination accepted by Madam Vice-President, Kamala Harris on Thursday, August 22, 2024 This will be a great anthem especially with our new female presidential candidate and DNC nominee for 2024. 

 It could not be a better time for her new music and single to debut on the radio and streaming. “143” will be released on September 20th, 2024 after Katy receives her VMA Vanguard award. 

 A little more backstory about Katy that makes her more than qualified for this award is according to Billboard Music and Universal Music Group-Canada 115 billion streams worldwide, 48 million albums sold, 143 million tracks downloaded. She is 1 of 12 artists to have surpassed 100 million certified units. According to RIAA Katy Perry her albums have all featured singles between 2008-2017 have gone platinum and diamond. “Firework”, “Dark Horse” featuring Juicy J, “Roar”, “California Gurls” ft. Snoop Dogg, “E.T.” featuring Kanye West, “I kissed a girl” went 6x platinum, and stayed on the charts for 23 weeks with her debut single at number 1 for 7 weeks, The One that got away peaked at number 3, Last Friday (TGIF) stayed on the charts for 24 weeks, Teenage Dream reached number 1 with 33 weeks on the Billboard charts, and Part of Me made it to number 1 in 2012 staying 22 weeks that year. 2017 her album “Witness” went 2x platinum featuring “Chained to the Rhythm” with Skip Marley on the track. Katy clearly has some magic in her veins, her angels are guiding her,

and allowing her to slay the music charts. She deserves this nomination and this award with all of her accomplishments. She is the recipient of the 2012 Trevor Projects Hero Award, 2013 appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador, Human Rights campaign national equality award in 2017, received the award of Courage in 2018, she's on the board of the Bragg makers and Impossible foods, an active investor in technology for fresh produce to reduce food waste. She also a founder of a non-alcoholic beverage De Soi. Is there anything this woman cannot do….I say “Nope”. Katy is also the wife of Orlando Bloom and mom to three-year-old, Daisy Dove Bloom. She shows all of the women you can do far more than you even imagine. Congratulations Katy on this groundbreaking accomplishment. For more information visit http://www.mtv.com, www.katyperry.com, and www.universalmusic.com

40th Anniversary of the MTV Video Music Awards Live 09.11.2024

Watch the 40th Anniversary of the Video Music Awards LIVE from New York City September 11, 2024 at at 8pm.

Congratulations MTV on 40 years of honoring the Video Music Awards and hope for many more decades ahead in music videos, music television programming. 

 

How did 4 decades go by so fast? MTV’s VMA 40th anniversary is here!!!! How did 40 years go by so fast and we are ready to celebrate a huge milestone. This a celebration of one of our favorite mediums, the video which used to be a family function celebration. Families would gather around in the 1980s people would sit down in their living rooms to get ready for a world premiere. I am an MTV Kid grew up watching way too much VH-1, BET, and yes MTV I can still recall some of my favorite music videos like TLC’s “Ain’t too proud to beg”, “Waterfalls”, Janet Jackson’s “If”, “Come back to me”, “Again”, “Alright”, the Foo Fighters videos for “My Hero”, Fiona Apple’s “Criminal” or Lisa Loeb’s “You Say”, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, “Billie Jean”, Evanescence “Bring me to life”, or Missy Elliot’s “Get your freak on”, or Busta Rhymes “Put your hands where my eyes can see”. 

I can go on and on artists I still love and their amazing achievements in their music videos. I can recall how MTV went through amazing transformations in 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and of course now in the 2020s still evolving and growing. Thousands of videos produced by insane talented geniuses who were flying, filming, editing, and staying up into the wee hours of the day and night at the studio or production set. They had a vision, they heard the song, the director connected with the artists, the songwriters, the costume designers. They worked tirelessly on achieving that vision and bringing to life. Making sure it would be perfection, it would make sense, and it would tell a visual story along with the melodic beats slow or fast of the song. 

 I am sure some of you remember that show “Behind the Video” on MTV where they actually showed you how the video production was put together from the beginning of the thought process all of the way to the final cut of the video and before it’s world premiere. I believe every artist, director, their crew you deserve a chance to show your artistry through your videos and the message you want to present to the world. I still get excited about artists videos and I am amazed by the creativity and the inspiration of a song. I see videos in the 2020s becoming even more advanced with their approach whether want to go grand with the video or they want to go simplistic showing a video in a simple all white room, a piano, and the woman or man pouring out their heart, and belting their song out. 

It’s all about the artist, the director, and the crew’s vision and interpretation of the song, plus the viewer. How will the viewer see their favorite artist. So with that in mind I believe all of us can respect how much effort goes into music videos and how the music business is so complex and why it is still a booming business. Its all about the artist wanting to connect with their fans, have their music, and stories told in a grand way. So with that in mind I want to congratulate MTV on it’s 43rd birthday and it’s 40 years of streaming, showcasing all of our favorite musicians, musicians we are still learning about their videos and what they bring to the table. To the next decade ahead and beyond. For more information on the 40th Video Music Awards tune in and watch September 11, 2024 to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 911 attacks, Patriots day, and the celebration of 4 decades of music, music television, MTV, and music video history. Visit http://www.mtv.com for more information.

30th anniversary of VAWA Act

 

I told a friend of mine about this when I discovered it about 5 years ago. I was working as an administrative assistant for a property management company/non-profit organization. I have worked for a couple of real estate law firms too. I am glad I discovered the VAWA Act reviewing some leasing contracts at work. I am glad I came across it. I didn’t realize one day one of my friends would need it. It's one piece of advice I want every woman especially to have in her back pocket at all times no matter where you are and where you come from.  It’s something sometimes we often do not take seriously-your safety at all times home, work, and in out in the world. Your safety is the most important thing in life. Especially for women in the case of situations that are truly out of our control. Your health overall comes first, we know family comes first, but your safety should always be the main priority too. I want to thank our 46th president, Joseph Robinette Biden who just stepped down a few weeks ago from the 2024 campaign the third president to do so in a very long period of time this has not happened since the late 1960s. I realized how much he has accomplished during his time as senator, vice-president, and president during his 50 plus year career. You realize your appreciation for someone even more when you realize you’re going to lose them after a while. Isn’t it at the moments when we realize someone’s value even more when we are about to lose them. I think America certainly would agree with that however we also are aware our health, our energy, our sanity, our peace of mind comes first. Especially for such a large responsibility in office at the highest office in our country. 

 If this was a monarchy and let’s say we had King Joseph of the United States if Madam Vice-President, Kamala Harris had been “his daughter” she would be next in line for the throne. That’s how it works in monarchies. In our country the United States of America the closest thing we have to any form of a monarchy would be the people we have in our highest positions of office in our country. 

 The announcement of Biden stepping down from the 2024 election was a huge defining moment for our country. 

We often don’t even realize the significance until we actually sit back and watch how everything unfolds. His debate against Trump in June of 2024 this summer was moment where we saw a realization about our president he was battling exhaustion, his voice wasn’t as boisterous, and energetic. It was not quite the same as we normally see him in speeches, press conferences, photos, and more. The significant change of his debate performance threw everyone for a loop. We were all surprised and stunned that his team had let him go out and perform during that time. It was vastly evident that he was unwell and would need to take some time to relax and recuperate. July 17th, 2024 was the announcement that Biden would have to step down from his campaign. Meaning that of course in every hierarchy the next person in line would have to be his successor to complete the goal that he had in mind. His ultimate goal was to become president again and complete a second term. Kamala coming in as not only as his vice-president but a woman with an impressive, vastly remarkable background in her career. She would be next in line so to speak. She would be able to complete the 2024 election. We cannot diminish his huge accomplishments in these last 3 years as president and his 50 year plus career. He may not be our president in 2025 but he will continue to still be a part of the legacy, the history of our country, and he will still be able to give his opinion, his values, his efforts from a far. He may not be in the spotlight as much after 2025 but he still has a significant role to all of us and will never be forgotten what he has accomplished in his administration, with Barack Obama as his vice-president, and our country over all is historical and phenomenal. He came in during a time our country was in a huge war zone and complex. 

 That is another reason why I wanted to discuss this topic because it not only hits home for me and for other females and males. It is a topic that should be recognized because he was one of the people to sign the bill back in 1994. I always mention this to one of my dear friends after learning about it working as a contractor and administrative assistant in real estate and real estate law in the past. The VAWA Act is one we don’t pay attention to until it comes time and life hits us all in the face hard. I always tell my friends to use this to your advantage it is one that is life changing and can give you ultimate power and control over your life and autonomy as a woman. For a man the same applies but you can also consider the health and the respect of the women or men that you date, marry, and raise one day. You choose to respectful, sane, polite, courteous, and not cause harm to any woman or man in their home and abuse their privacy. 

 What does the VAWA Act state it states how any woman or man living in an apartment or home has the right to safety, privacy, no stalking, harassment, or abuse. I have heard stories and seen situations that are truly unfair to innocent people who just want to go about their lives. It is harmful, it is embarrassing, humiliating, and frustrating. In times where the person can be way too persistent and want to cause harm to another individual. I believe with the VAWA Act this is groundbreaking because it really does allow women, men, and children to see you deserve privacy at all costs. There should never be any intrusion at all especially when you say “No” the first time. I applaud Joe Biden who was the Senator at the time of Delaware, Patricia Shroeder, and former president, Bill Clinton who signed the VAWA Act at the time. On September 13, 1994 the act officially went into effect. I once thank them for this and believe every young person really should read up on this if they anyone

has been mistreated, violated, or harmed while they were dating, married, or had an ex-significant other who may have caused an issue. Please pass this information along. Visit http://www.hud.gov/vawa for more information.