Violation

Let’s talk about it. When a woman is harmed—physically, emotionally, spiritually—one of the most common things we hear is: “I told her.”“I warned her.”“She didn’t listen.” And just like that, …

They taught us early how to carry it. The silence. The secrets.The shame.The duty. They said it was our role. Our burden. Our badge of strength. They didn’t always say …

  I am a Black woman.I was raised as a Black woman in the United States of America.Raised to be strong, to be smart, to see danger from around the …

We’ve heard it too many times: “She made a bad choice.”“She knew he was violent.”“We warned her.”“Why can’t I say that out loud?” Here’s why: Because that kind of judgment …

We hear it all the time. “She knew he was violent.”“We warned her.”“She got mad at us for trying to help.”“Why can’t I say she made a bad choice?” Here’s …

Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop pretending that domestic violence is something that only happens “between the adults.” Let’s stop pretending that children are “too young to understand” when a parent …

Megan Thee Stallion was shot. A jury found Tory Lanez guilty. The system—however rarely—worked. And yet, years later, we are witnessing a disturbing trend: people with political power still working …

Megan Thee Stallion is more than a chart-topping artist—she’s a symbol of resilience, strength, and unwavering courage. In July 2020, Megan was shot by fellow rapper Tory Lanez, an act …

Before we cheer for progress, we must reckon with our past.Tina Turner was not just a legend—she was a Survivor.And yet, when she told the truth about the abuse she …

People don’t listen to women and children.Not even when we bring a mountain of proof. So no—Don’t add more hoops, more exceptions, more “what abouts” to laws that are supposed …