Silent Screams From the 200
BRING BACK OUR GIRLS
It’s a bit unreal to me to think that it’s possible in this day and age and especially with the outstanding technology that blankets this earth, that over 200 screams from the belly of Nigeria go unheard. Is it really possible that your daughters, nieces and cousins could simply vanish without a sign at one time…in the middle of the night? Is it really possible that no one did a thing to stop it?
Can’t be! We’re able to locate terrorists and the like, but not these defenseless young girls? It’s been well over 2 weeks now and still nothing. There are so many questions, very slight media coverage and no answers. This just shouldn’t be. I simply can’t imagine waking to find that my sisters, nieces or cousins have vanished…kidnapped.
If you’re wondering what in the world am I talking about…I’m referring to the 200+ (some reports stating 234) girls kidnapped in Nigeria by militants known as Boko Haram, an “Islamist group fighting to overthrow the government.” This group is being held responsible for the kidnappings for the purpose of selling the girls into slavery.
But there is so little coverage on this case. Nigerian women continue to protest, a “Red” protest for their daughters pleading Nigerian government to put more effort into bringing back their girls. #BringBackOurGirls have become a worldwide message to the Boho Haram and Nigerian government. What can we do as human beings to bring these girls back to their home…their families? While discussions are brewing and less attention is focused on the Sterling racial case, people, we have got to do something to bring this nightmare to an end…but how?
Here’s what CNN is saying…
“Nigerians have rallied for days to criticize the government’s handling of the rescue efforts. Hundreds wept and chanted “bring back our girls” during protests in the capital of Abuja on Wednesday. A day later, protesters gathered in Lagos.” | http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/01/world/africa/nigeria-abducted-girls/index.html?iref=allsearch
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Communities across the country are pulling together to plead Nigeria’s government to do more in finding the 234 girls taken from their boarding school. If your community is doing something in regards to this matter, please let us know and we’ll share it. Send to TheLSherieAlert@gmail.com. Every little bit helps!
MAY 3 | Rock A Crown For #234 – Please wear your Head wrap/Gele and join us in bringing awareness and pray for the families and 200+ young girls who were abducted from their boarding school in North Easter Nigeria. | Union Square, Manhattan, NY (CRN E 14th St. and University Place – 12:00 – 2:00 pm)
#BringBackOurGirls
Keep these precious girls in your prayers and participate in whatever you can that will directly affect the return of the silent screams from the 200. – LSherie
Dee
May 6, 2014 at 5:32 pm
Thanks for also making the world aware of what is happening regarding these girls. I pray that our united voices will bring urgent attention to help these parents get back their children unsoiled. the Artwork caught my eyes while i was looking for a picture to compliment my blog. This artwork i hope will cause persons to stop and read.