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'To This Day' Project Spotlights Bullying, Goes Viral in Two Days [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:45:29 +0000

Bullying has become some what of a disease across the world. Kids everywhere are being picked on at school, online, even at home. It's a really sad epidemic that has taken lives of kids everywhere. Sure it may just mess up someones day, or ruin their school career. But one thing people may not realize is the effect it has on someone for the rest of their lives. You will need a box of tissues handy to make it through this video.

Simple Anti-Bullying Event Set for School Lunches October 30

Jen Austin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:15:41 +0000

When you were in school, did you always sit with the same group of kids at lunch? I remember sitting with different kids during elementary and middle school lunches, but by the time I reached high school I was in the habit of sitting with the same group every day.

In two weeks, students across East Texas and across the country will be encouraged to break the habits, and sit with kids they might not otherwise sit with. Click through to find out how to register your school, and let the world know your Tyler, or other area school is taking part.

Mom Arrested for Attacking Son's Bully

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:00:02 +0000

If you mess with the bull, you get the horns, but if you mess with a cub, you get the Mama Bear. That's just what happened in Florida this week, when a mother was arrested after attacking the teen who bullied her son.

Golden Globe Winner Brings Attention To Assaulted Dwarf [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:48:55 +0000

Peter Dinklage is best known for his now Golden Globe winning role as Tryion Lannister in the "Game Of Thrones". Instead of taking in all of the glory and glamour that comes with winning the Golden Globe, Peter brought attention to someone that most American's have never heard of. But now, Martin Henderson has become a household name.

Stars Reach Out To Stop Bullying

Marcie Pink — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:01:59 +0000

Johan Mowry is a 14 year old, eighth grader who created a moving video with some very honest feelings on the affects of bullying on his life. Over the weekend, Leslie and I saw many re-posts and tweets supporting this very brave young man — offering him encouragement and praising his courage.

Taylor Swift 'Mean' [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:13:09 +0000

Taylor Swift's 'Mean' debuted late last Friday on CMT. I have been looking forward to this music video because the message is so important. With the abundance of bullying in our schools it is important to dig deeper beneath the surface find out what the root cause is. Swift's video shows a girl that is being teased in school and can't sit with "the cool girls" at lunch and is forced to eat in the school bathroom. Her words are empowering the young people affected by their bullies.

Facebook Stepping In To Stop Bullying

Marcie Pink — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:53:20 +0000

Facebook is hosting an online summit with President Obama and the First Lady to find ways to stop and prevent bullying. If you would like to participate in this landmark forum it is at 11am today.

Yesterday the Obamas reached out via facebook to announce their role and point of view on this topic -- more after the jump.

Is Bullying Really a Part of Childhood?

Marcie Pink — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:02:33 +0000

In a special announcement of Facebook -- Michelle Obama and President Obama set the stage for an online summit "Bullying Prevention" -- starting March 10, 2011.

Calling to action all parents, coaches, teachers and students to step forward and become the solution. You can participate online at StopBullying.gov or on Facebook.

More after the jump.