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“If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” — Zora Neale Hurston   And see, I think about things like this when I …

When Black and Indigenous Women Are Called “Hateful” for Demanding Safety For centuries, whenever Black and Indigenous women raised their voices for safety, they were met with the same accusation: …

We have never given domestic and sexual assault victims the credit that they deserve. -Tonya GJ Prince Too often, people assume that victims of domestic violence are “stupid” for staying, …

When we declare that women and girls have the right to privacy, dignity, and safety, we are also declaring something deeper: 🚫 What It Means We Reject Our bodies are …

🚫 The Myth “If you set boundaries, you’re being cold.” “If you draw lines, you’re pushing people away.” “If you say no, you’ll lose love.” ✅ The Truth Boundaries protect …

When we talk about slavery, the language we choose can either uphold lies or restore truth. 🚫 The Problem with “Owned” Frames human beings as objects Normalizes the oppressor’s perspective …

Our continued thoughts and condolences to the family and loved ones of Nia Wilson. May she rest in peace and power.  When women say “Text me when you get home,” …

I don’t care what another fellow human being “thinks” or “believes” about himself. I get to have safety and peace too. We’ve all heard it: “Only 2% of white people …

I want you to understand…..women and children who try to stand their ground are punished with jail. Meanwhile, men who prey on women and thrive. That is intentional.  At 17, …

On August 12, 2025, Illinois lawmakers signed Senate Bill 1953, the landmark reform known as the Sonya Massey Law, into law. This critical legislation mandates that every law enforcement agency in …