There are people—loud and determined—who would have you believe that the systemic rape of women of color ended with slavery.That is a lie. A harmful, deliberate lie. Survivors know it.The…
Seems like all you have to do is make one simple statement: The problem of black men who prey upon black girls/boys must be discussed and addressed. Just that statement…
Let Me Tell It I once worked as the sexual assault Outreach Advocate for the state of Virginia. Here is what I learned. What one thing that I learned is that…
You might have heard of a concept called “group think”. Short version: It means when everyone goes along in the same direction because that is what they are used…
Updated for 2025 Silence “You have the right to remain silent.” I first heard that phrase in my 8th grade Civics class during the lesson on Miranda rights.A great lesson.…
In early 2002 or so a group of us Women of Color working in sexual and domestic drove down from Virginia to North Carolina to a two-day conference. It was…
For too long, Survivors have been told to suppress their anger. “Be the bigger person.” “Let it go.” “Forgive and move on.” Society is comfortable with Survivors who are silent,…
Survivors are my favorite people. Hands down, no contest. I love their war stories, their wisdom, their testimony. They inspire me. I weep with them. I serve them. I fight…
Update: (new films, new content) Thank God it is Fall! I love fall, but all this rain & wind from this storm with the handsome name is a bit soon.…
Did I tell y’all about that time that they printed a speech I delivered in public in the paper? Well, that isn’t even the most interesting part. The most interesting…