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Milwaukee teacher Jill Greinke used to be a man and when her students and other teachers found out, they teased her so much she took her own life.
It's not easy for Jill Greinke to be in the room decorated by her late 37-year-old daughter Karis Anne Ross. "I'm still not over her death by any means, so it hurts," she said. "She was my hero. She was extremely authentic."
But Greinke said workplace bullying was too much for her transgender daughter to handle. Karis committed suicide in November 2014 and left a suicide note, saying the bullying had happened for 10 years, while teaching at German Immersion School.
"There were people named," Greinke said. "Before her transition she was being bullied. After her transition she was being bullied."
Family and friends said Karis voiced her concerns to the school's principal, but they went ignored.
Despite that, Greinke said, "I don't blame MPS for my daughter's death. I believe the sad thing it that important things were missed."
"The way it was handled is disappointing," said Madeline Dietrich, friend. "That it seemed to be more covered up than shared."
In order to bring change, Dietrich is calling attention to the issue, writing an open letter to MPS superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver.
"I hope that Dr. Driver will acknowledge the incident, in terms of a case where there was bullying happening," said Dietrich via phone. "I hope she makes a public statement."
Last Sunday on Greinke's birthday, family and friends gathered to celebrate Karis' life and remember the passion she had for helping others, despite no one helping her.
"It's not to blame MPS," Greinke said. "The goal is for this to never happen to anybody again. So that things are taken seriously for all human beings."
We asked MPS about the claims Karis was being bullied and the alleged lack of action by the principal. A spokesperson sent us this, "Ms. Ross was a longtime member of the Milwaukee German Immersion School staff whose presence is still missed."
New bride Iara Fortez Oshiomhole pictured laughing heartily with other women at the dinner organized Aisha Buhari at the conference Center of the Presidential villa Abuja on Saturday June 13.
Comedian Elenu and wife Chinwe are celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary today June 15th. Below is the anniversary message to his wife which he shared on Instagram...
"Just like the sun light up the earth you light up my Life. We started casually, became friends, then BFF, and then we became 1 on this very day 2 years ago. Now she's ma back bone, that woman the bible refer to as Virtuous cos she's been building me and her home. Thanks baby for bringing sunshine into my life, it's been an amazing 2 years with you and if i come back to life again, I will go to Obowo in Imo State and marry all over again. You are the best woman ever liveth. Love you to the moon and back.
If you watched reality show 'Khloe and Lamar' then you should know Jamie Sangouthai. He appeared frequently in the show and was Lamar's best friend for over 20 years. Unfortunately he died yesterday June 14th of drug (heroin) overdose, according to TMZ. He was just 37.
Jamie was reportedly found unresponsive at his LA home and was rushed to a hospital in downtown LA after 911 was called. He died in the hospital. Jamie was the one accused of introducing Lamar to crack cocaine two years, ruining his marriage and basketball career. So sad! May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
