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Oprah Apologizes to Robin Givens for Tyson Remark

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 12:50 PM

by Nazenet Habtezghi

Oprah Winfrey can make mistakes, too. Last Friday, the media titan apologized to Robin Givens for the way she handled comments made by Givens' ex-husband Mike Tyson.

In a candid interview, the former heavyweight told Oprah that Givens lied during a 1998 Barbara Walters interview and added "At that particular moment, I truly wanted to sock her, but I didn't do it," as the audience laughed.

Givens, now a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, was obviously upset. Read more...

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BeBe Winans' Abused Ex Thanks Oprah for Ban

Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 12:00 PM

by Charreah Jackson

Debra Winans thanks O for banning her ex from the show until his domestic abuse case is settled.

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Helping Domestic Violence Victims Find Freedom

Monday, November 2, 2009 - 7:00 AM

by Wendy L. Wilson

Debra Nixon-Bowles has been to hell and back. She knows firsthand why so many women stay with their abusive partners. But she also knows what it's like to have the courage to leave and never look back.

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Advice

How to Leave an Abusive Relationship

Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:50 AM

by Bridgette Bartlett and Charreah Jackson

In our domestic violence awareness gallery featuring tips to minimize becoming a victim, we were excited to hear of the many women who had successfully left an abusive relationship - and saddened to hear of one woman's story of feeling trapped with her abusive husband. To "Scared" and women who feel they are trapped in an abusive relationship, you CAN get out and go on to live a happy and healthy life. We debunk the reasons often used for staying and tips for planning your escape.

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Mildred Muhammad: D.C. Sniper's Ex-Wife Shares Her Story

Monday, October 19, 2009 - 8:00 AM

by Charreah Jackson

With D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad's impending execution nearing, his ex-wife Mildred Muhammad shares her story, revealing how lives could have been saved if her pleas of domestic violence had been heard.

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Domestic Violence Awareness: 10 Relationship Rules to Save Your Life

Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 4:38 PM