"The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Is The Hand That Rules The World" - William Ross Wallace

Please join me, as I present the Single Mother Scholarship Award. Nominate your mom, or an outstanding mom you know for Mother's Day. Listen in for the info. http://youtu.be/ukY8nkiktug

The girl that stands with me almost did not make it. 3 weeks ago a man abducted her from a Dunkin's parking lot. He shoved her in his car and she faught, but she was no match for him. Her mom who stands on my other side, and siblings were near by. They ran to her rescue and faught with the man to pull her out of the car. The worst part is that the man knew the family, and knew it was a single parent house hold, and knew the girl is special needs. He stalked his prey.

Mass Appeal International joined BARCC for the Walk for Change in Cambridge. The walk raised over 100 grand to provide victims of sexual assault free counselling. We are proud to participate each year. I'm very proud of my teens who are speaking up on behalf of other children in MA. We will be marching to spread awareness in parades all summer long with our army of moms, dads, kids, grandparents, and pets!

Boston native, Karla Romero is a foster parent and mentor to severely abused and neglected children. Karla Romero is a Champion for Children’s Right’s. She feels it is important to Make the crisis of child sexual abuse a national priority, Recognizing that: - 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused by age 18 - Victims suffer increased risk for mental illness, suicide, criminal behavior, promiscuity, STDs, teen pregnancy, truancy - 1/3 of all cases go unreported - Less than 3%.  MA ranks #1 in the country for child abuse and neglect.  

Dreams, schools and discoveries are worth little when a child lives in a nightmare.  Please join Karla Romero and many other organizations and individuals to prevent child sexual abuse in every community in the USA. “Like” Karla Romero on Face Book and get involved. Please stop by our table at the the Walk for Change event.

 Event Details:
o Date: Sunday, April 22, 2012
o Place: Canal Park outside of food court entrance at CambridgeSide Galleria
o Time: Registration: 9:30-11 Walk begins: 11

Child Predator - Warning Signs

• Have a preoccupation with children
• May be overly nice, kind, friendly
• Use clever means to gain access to and cross boundaries with children
• Overly attentive to your child. Pedophiles have radar for kids who come from broken homes or whose dependency needs are not getting met. (Pedophiles gain a child's trust by giving them the attention he or she craves.)
• Child predators often work in a position that allows them access to children. They can be teachers, coaches, scout leaders, church personnel, etc.
• They are usually loners and have an inability to get their needs met from adult relationships.
• They may have families of their own who are unaware of their activities.
• Pedophiles will do everything in their power to earn your trust, so you'll assume that your child is safe in their care.
• Most pedophiles are men. It is estimated that only 4% of pedophiles are women. Don't let this prevent you from looking more closely at a woman who your child has reported feeling unsafe with. Female child predators are out there.

Don't worry about hurting the feelings of adults: the safety of children should be your first priority. If you have suspicions about an adult who has access to your child, check your city’s sex offender registry.

Karla Romero was the keynote speaker and a sponsor of the fundraising auction for the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science in Roxbury. Proceeds from the auction will provide students with scholarships for books for college, provide uniforms for all athletics teams, school supplies for needy children, and an appreciation brunch for teachers and staff.

The John D. O'Bryant was the recipient of the 2010 US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award among many other awards. The school educates 1300 students in grades 7-12 and ranks among the top 10 schools in the state for the MCAS Grade 10 English and Math performance.

It is so important that we support our our youth in achieving the best education. Investing in the school and our youth, ensures the long term health and wealth of our community.

It's not too late to invest in our future, our children, and our community. You can send your contribution that fits your budget and help an urban child right here in America. They are our leaders of tomorrow. PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECK TO:

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

55 Malcom X Blvd.

Roxbury, MA 02120

My mother was my hero as the first elected Afro Latina in the history of Massachusetts. At the age of 15 in a Government class at MIT, I knew I wanted to run for Congress to pave the way for struggling and working class Americans. I knew I had to wait to grow up to accomplish that goal, but I also knew I had the power to make an impact, to make the world better than how I inherited it. Every day after school and on weekends, I volunteered at an urban Catholic Charity. I also decided to compete in pageants to be a peer leader for other teen girls. I wanted to show my teen peers by example that we did not have to become another statistic. I eventually had the title of Miss Boston. 

I am still showing by example, that we can make an impact in America. I’ve founded my own charity and it has been helping families for over a decade without 1 tax dollar. I’m a Foster Parent to the most vulnerable members of our society, and I am running as an Independent for US Representative in the 7th Congressional District of Massachusetts. Women in America enjoy freedom more extensively than most other countries however; we are lagging behind some 3rd world countries in the women leadership department. Women make up 51% of the American population, yet we are only 17 percent of Congress. Women of color are a greater rarity in Congress, making up only 4.5%. I want to provide Access, Advocacy, and a Voice for Women of Color and All American Women.

My strengths are my diversity and experience in finding sound solutions to economic troubles, which are facing all Americans. I grew up as a change agent fighting against injustice. All members of my diverse Congressional District can take comfort in the fact that I will uphold the Constitution for all members of our society and stand firm on protecting our Freedom and Liberty. I want to ensure that the same opportunities I had are available to our next generation, so that they may enjoy success and a prosperous future.

As a member of Congress, I will not only affect my state of Massachusetts, my vote and my voice will affect laws that impact people across America. It is time for We the People to take back Congress! I’m not a member of the privileged ol’ Boy’s Network. I’m not backed by big banks and corporations. I’m not a generational or career politician. I am just like you. We can make a huge Impact for ourselves and for the little ones who are watching us.