About Monique John

When she\'s not bike riding in Brooklyn or hanging with friends, Mo can be found writing news, op-eds and feature stories for HelloBeautiful.com. As a proud black feminist, Mo\'s writing credits include The Root, For Harriet and The Feminist Wire. She has also frequently appeared on Arise TV as a cultural and political commentator.

Also, a new study finds that 80 percent of girls in the juvenile system have experienced abuse and Microsoft cuts almost 8,000 jobs.

"I see that a lot of them are relieved, vindicated and validated and that's good. Perhaps maybe now we can start a healing process."

Also in today's round-up, Afghan officials meet with the Taliban for possible peace talks and the SC House of Representatives presides over the Confederate flag.

The only question I have is whether or not our justice system will hold Cosby liable for what he's clearly been doing all these years.

Whoopi Goldberg stands by Bill Cosby in light of the rape allegations until he is proven guilty, as she said during a segment on "The View."

Also in today's round-up, the Boko Haram killed over 200 in the last week and a San Francisco shooting incident reignites the immigration debate.

Based on his university's athletics' policy, Johnson may or may not be expelled.

Also in today's round-up, the US nears the end in nuclear deal talks with Iran and Team USA beats Japan in the World Cup.

"It is impossible for us to use or celebrate the flag without blatantly romanticizing/misinterpreting the worst moments of our nation's history."

Also, a plea deal is offered to the Cleveland police involved with the shooting of an unarmed black couple and US unemployment drops.

Women talk about issues including being pressured to stay in abusive relationships, slut-shaming and double standards for men and women.

Also in today's round-up, Greece accepts a bailout plan with creditors after missing the IMF deadline and Donna Karen steps down from DKI.