I am interested in the men who are willing to challenge male violence with the same confidence they use to challenge women’s refusal. It’s interesting to watch entire panels of…
updated from December 11 2025 Myth: Straight men are the only danger to women. **Shayla told me about the male relative she grew up with who was a danger to…
This is a tender area. Many people tense up the moment sexual violence and sexual orientation appear in the same conversation. The fear is understandable: historically, LGBTQ+ communities have endured…
LINK TO FULL PRESS RELEASE (Hyattsville, MD) – The Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAMFI), in partnership with the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ), today announced the release of The Media…
One of my clients as an Independent Living Coordinator was a young white teenager working his very first job. His loving, protective, and attentive father came with him for our…
In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision around parental rights and school curriculum, the conversation has grown louder. But beneath the noise, something sacred happened—children spoke up. Some…
Too often, when the topic of prostitution or “sex work” comes up, the first question is: “Why did she choose that?”But I’ve been walking beside Survivors for over 30 years,…
It is so concerning that people who live within community with Black women don’t really see or hear us beyond their need for us. There is a dangerous and false…
Sex-Based Bill of Rights for Women and Girls Blame it on my education, training, and how I was raised. I’ve always been taught that conflict around human rights requires a…