*On Thursday, Sept. 19, the hosts of “The Real” have a frank discussion about the Sandy Hook Promise “Back To School” PSA, which highlights school shootings.
Co-host Tamera Mowry-Housley speaks candidly about her grief since her niece was killed last November in the Borderline shooting in Thousand Oaks, CA, and talks about way to promote change.
Co-host Adrienne Houghton shares her opinions on assault weapons, while her co-hosts further examine gun violence beyond mass shootings.
Later, former NBA star and current Dancing With The Stars contestant Lamar Odom visits to discuss his autobiography Darkness to Light: A Memoir. His girlfriend Sabrina Parr joins him to discuss their upcoming reality show, their recent viral toe-sucking video and if they have plans for marriage!
Tamera Speaks On The Sandy Hook PSA And What Needs To Be Done About Guns In America
Tamera Mowry-Housley: The reality is, is that I’ve lived and breathed the trauma. So there’s a part of me that just wants to block it out. You know what I mean? Like, to move on, I am getting grief therapy. To move on, sometimes I just have to compartmentalize my days. But the reality is, is this stuff is happening way more than it should. So we are forced to have to accept this as a reality. But I feel like – I actually saw a meme that describes America when it comes to gun violence. We have a massive shooting – thoughts and prayers are followed – then you see Facebook debates – then everyone forgets – then Congress does absolutely nothing – we hear crickets chirping. Then the cycle happens again: massive shooting. And at this point, enough is enough!
Adrienne Houghton: It is!
[The Real audience applauds]
Tamera: I’m over it. And I feel like it should be every American’s – every American’s, like, concern right now. I don’t want it to get to a point that it has to happen to you that you’re finally sensitive on the subject. I feel like sometimes, you know… I mean, the hardest part is when the whole world moves on and you’re still dealing with it. We’re coming up on a year for the Borderline shooting. And like you were saying, Adrienne, I feel like nothing is happening –
Adrienne: Nothing’s changed.
Tamera: And inside, I know I can only speak as a victim of this, but I don’t want my niece to have died in vain.
[The Real audience applauds]
Tamera: I’m sure she is somewhere, like “Come on, guys!” Like, in heaven like, we’ve got to get our stuff, we’ve got to get our stuff together! And I think that’s the reason why people need to research organizations like – I’m sorry my brain is blanking – Everytown. Alaina’s Voice. Mom’s Demand Action. These are organizations that educate us on what we need to do as citizens of America to promote change. And we can start small. There are these “red flag” laws, that, and they’re common-sense laws. Just step out of politics and think of the safety of our children, the safety of just humans. That’s it.
[The Real audience applauds]
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THE REAL is a live daily, one-hour, two-time NAACP Image Award-winning and Emmy-nominated talk show on Fox Television Stations and in national syndication (check local listings), with a rebroadcast on cable network Bounce. The bold, diverse and outspoken Emmy Award-winning hosts, Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley, all frankly say what women are actually thinking. Their unique perspectives are brought to life through candid conversations about their personal lives, current events, beauty, fashion and relationships (nothing is off limits). Unlike other talk shows, THE REAL hosts are admittedly a “work in progress,” and fearlessly invite viewers to reflect on their own lives and opinions. Fresh points of view, youthful energy and passion have made THE REAL a platform for multicultural women. Produced by Telepictures Productions and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, The Real is led by Executive Producer, Rachel Miskowiec (Good Morning America, Katie, The Tyra Banks Show, Judge Hatchett, The Ricki Lake Show) and shot in Los Angeles, California.
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