• www.941thebeat.com
• http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/27/us/27race.html 

B.E.S.T High school Located in Kirkland, Washington is the best High School in the United States because it does cater to students that others choose to shut out. B.E.S.T stands for Better Education for Students and Teachers. B.E.S.T. High School caters to discipline issues, addiction, learning disabilities/differences, difficulty adjusting socially, and teen preganancy. Now some of you may disagree and think that they should not have a special school just for these teens but I would have to say "I disgaree with  you". These children have just as many special needs as any other program. I also feel that our real issue with teen pregnancy is societies issue with inability to adapt to teen parents. Teen pregnancy has been an issue sinece before the 20th century however past teen mothers go down in history while todays's teen moms are shunned?!? That is wrong. Past teen mother and fathers included Sacagawea (translator and guide to Lewis and Clark) who was 17 when she gave birth to her first son, to Dwayne Micheal Carter Jr. (commonly known as Lil Wayne) (whose at the time girlfriend gave birth to his first daughter, she was 14 he was 15), to our most recent Bristol Palin (who is now a spokesperson for abstinence). All throughout history Teen parents have been accepted so why is it that as society is progressing the American people's mindset does not progress with it?!?!

The others day epsiode of ABC's show Private Practice, was the best real-life scenario of teen pregnancy I have seen in a while. Maya Bennett, daughter of Naomi and Sam Bennett (both doctors) started the show off telling her parents she was the pregnant. The mother Naomi intial reaction to this news was storming out of their conference room clearly upset with this "stupid mistake" as she said her daughter along with many other teens make. Naomi (an anti-abortion mother of one) forced her daughter, Maya, to have an abortion throughout the entire show.  I could not have been more excited to see an episode like this one because it will help in our cause so that when we are talking with those who are anti-abortion we can give them an example of what happens when people are pushed. The main line that stuck in my head from this episode was when, Dr. Addison Montgomery, Maya's godmom and the Bennetts best friend, said to maya that it was her decision whether or not to keep the child. She told her that since she made an adult decison she has to deal with adult consequences that came with it. The show ended with Maya deciding to keep the baby or at least go through with the pregnancy (SN: YAHH) and her mother dragging her out the office forcing her to go through with the abortion. I told all my best about and and this week we will all be watching the next episode to see just what will happen in the Bennett family.

For more infromation:

• http://www.opposingviews.com/i/congrats-to-abc-s-private-practice-for-taking-on-teen-pregnancy
• http://abc.go.com/shows/private-practice/episode-guide \

Savannah is having a rally for REAL ACT Friday, September 25, 2009 (TODAY) on the old courthouse steps. Our advisor, Joel, and his family are here from Atlanta, GA. Tilly and Jaime will represent us. If you will be in the Savannah Area be sure to stop by and help us get the word out about the REAL Act. Special thanks to Antwan "Big Boi" Patton who was our Keynote Speaker last night at the Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority Community Summit. WE all enjoyed your words of wisdom and look forward to working with you again.

With Love
Christal Walker

Hello Everyone!

I am like super excited because this is my first blog. The Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authorirty is having their annual Community Summit and this years keynote speaker is Antwan "Big Boi"  Patton. He is the board chair for the Big Kidz Foundation. The event is Thursday, September 24 at 6pm at the Johnny Mercer Theatre downtown. Not to mention the event is free! We are welcome to children and parents. We look forward to seeing you there! For any questions please call 912-651-6810.

Christal Walker

Hello everyone this is my first public documentary, so please do not be to harsh but be honest. This is Jessica she is 20 and has a toddler. She was a teengae parent. Who was told by her boyfriend, "I will stay for the baby and you", like many other single teen mothers. However he dissapeared while she was preganant. Anyway I will let her tell the story..