Singer tackles gay bashing, suicide in new video

[WillParkinson]

Singer tackles gay bashing, suicide in new video

(New York) R&B singer Marsha Ambrosius tackles gay bashing, suicide and homophobia in the urban community in her latest music video.

Her song, “Far Away,” is one she initially wrote after a close friend attempted suicide.

“Because they’re in such a bad place in their lives, there’s nothing you can do to help someone if they can’t help themselves,” she said.

In the clip, a man seen with Ambrosius appears to be her boyfriend. They walk in a park, say hello to a group of men and to a woman and her children. Later, the video shows the man kissing another man. When the men return to the same park, now holding hands, the mother pulls her kids away. And when Ambrosius’ friend is alone, he’s assaulted while the American flag stands tall in the background. The clip concludes with the man lying on his couch; a suicide letter and dozens of pills are visible.

Ambrosius says the video will speak for those who don’t have a voice.

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