Oprah Defends Academy for Girls: Tonight CNN

[AKA2D '91]

Don't know if I'm going to be able to watch the entire show.
I'm recording AND taping.

[jitterbug13]

These girls are truly an inspiration!!!!

[Obsession8]

I'm watching it now. It is really inspiring.

[MzJ25]

Originally Posted by AKA2D '91

Don't know if I'm going to be able to watch the entire show.
I'm recording AND taping.

This is what I'm thinking.
Why is it only 10:18 and I'm already crying?????

[AKA2D '91]

That's what I'm saying!!!!!

Like Kleenex says, "Let it Flow."

I guess I'm shedding tears because I WISH our kids, here in the USA would have this passion and thirst for the RIGHT kind of knowledge. After watching this, I have to go to work tomorrow to deal with reality.

[Obsession8]

Originally Posted by AKA2D '91

That's what I'm saying!!!!!

Like Kleenex says, "Let it Flow."

I guess I'm shedding tears because I WISH our kids, here in the USA would have this passion and thirst for the RIGHT kind of knowledge. After watching this, I have to go to work tomorrow to deal with reality.

I've gone through a box already (still on an emotional high from last night). It's seeing things like this that really makes one put things into perspective.

[MzJ25]

These girls are so inspiring. I'm amazed at how greatful they were to be going to this school. It makes me put everything in perspective.

[nonchalant]

I watched it, and it was great. You never realize what people go through until it's put in your face. Those children have gone through so much at such a young age. They seem practically grown. I'm glad Oprah opened up the school there to give the girls an opportunity to grow and live in a better environment. They have been exposed to so much that they are not used to. It can only get better. I felt especially sorry for the girl that stayed in the bad neighborhood. She was so scared of being a victim of rape or abuse. Also, a lot of those kids were w/o parents due to different reasons. The story about the father who shot the mom and then himself got to me. Then the girl said she wasn't mad about what happened, for God has a reason for everything. That was too touching. Their mentalities amazed me. Too much to talk about.

[NiaX]

That was a beautiful school, and show, those girls were very appreaciative of the opportunity... They were selling themselves (humbly)... to show that they were worth of the chance. I can't wait to see progress on the young ladies.