::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Katrina Walker is an outstanding example of how to beat the odds when they are stacked against you and is passing on her strength through the development an anti-domestic violence foundation.    The founder of the RainboKidz Learnign Center in Tennesse has developed another support mechanism for the community, the BE (Blind Eye) Foundation, whose mission and motto is to " BE the difference and not turn a Blind Eye to society. "    The experience of being in an abusive relationship, both mental and physical, allowed her a keen sense for spotting those in similar crisis inspired BE.   With the impact of her encouraging words and motherly guidance-often delivered through her sassy, tell-it-straight, southern style-she is using the BE foundation to launch ongoing, nationally aired PSA's that will weave a true picture of domestic violence-chronicling the cycle of abuse from male and female perspectives. Not only will her...

Gospel singer BeBe Winans has been exonerated of all charges of allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife Debra Winans. Judge Gloria Dumas of the General Sessions Court for Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County signed an order on Friday, December 4, 2009, dismissing all charges with prejudice. With this order, this domestic matter is over and cannot be reopened. “This has been a trying year, beginning with the death of my father, “ says Winans. “Even though this allegation has affected not just me, but also the entire Winans family, my children and certain aspects of my career, I chose to stay quiet because I knew the truth. To be exonerated of all charges shows the power of trusting in God, and is a wonderful Christmas gift for me and my children.” On February 13, 2009, the Grammy Award winning singer was accused of allegedly shoving his ex-wife to the ground during an argument. Court filings stated that the alleged altercation was based on custody issues dealing ...