Domestic and intimate partner violence (DV/IPV) is a “family secret” in our Black communities. While I’m not suggesting that all Black people think and function in similar enough ways that ...

The black and white archival images of the brutality African Americans endured in the 1900s often misleads some people into believing racist violence is a thing of the past.

White celebrities are not innocent of domestic violence, far from it. ... Several commentators have pointed out a divide between how White mainstream media and Black media have approached the ...

Black women are six times more likely to face fatal outcomes in domestic violence situations compared to white women. A significant percentage of survivors develop mental health conditions ...

If you are suffering from domestic violence or other abuses, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 right away.

An October 26, 2022, Twitter Space discussion, “Stop Domestic Violence in the Black Community,” addressed this stigma, the justice system, and holding the Black community accountable.

Domestic violence disproportionately affects Black women, but there aren’t enough shelter beds available for them, said Thomas with the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence ...

The network says Black women experience violence at a rate 2.5 times more than white women. According to the CDC, about 29% of Black women are victimized by a partner in their lives.

Though they make up less than 5% of L.A.’s population, Black women are far more likely to experience multiple forms of violence and trauma than other groups.

Understanding the complexities of domestic violence, particularly its disproportionate impact on Black women, is essential for effecting meaningful change By Serena Summer Oct 09, 2024 ...

Domestic violence survivor Brittney Guary with a copy of her ... 40 percent of Black women will experience domestic violence across their lifetimes, compared to 30.2 percent of White women. ...

Services for domestic violence victims are free. The Genesis center at 5020 Lancaster Road is next to a DART bus stop and a third of a mile from the Ledbetter light-rail station.