Sexual Violence | Colorlines

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COVID Causes Long-Term Harm for Sexual Violence Survivors of Color: Report

The study from the ‘me too.’ examines how the economic crisis caused by the pandemic is having disproportionate impacts on women of color who are also survivors of sexual and/or intimate partner violence.

Shani Saxon Nov 20, 2020 6:30PM EST

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Anita Hill, Ayanna Pressley and More Convene the First Online Survivors’ Summit

“In this moment of reckoning, we must use our collective power to demand policies that center our needs,” said Pressley.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Sep 24, 2020 1:00PM EDT

Suzan-Lori Parks and Rashid Johnson. Black woman with black hair in black and purple and yellow dress in front of blue wall with white text; Black man with black dredlocs in black pants and jacket and white shirt in front of white wall with black text

Suzan-Lori Parks, Rashid Johnson Cut Violent Scene From 'Native Son' Remake

The new cinematic version of Richard Wright’s 1940 novel addresses contemporary racial and social justice issues—and changes a major plot point.

Sameer Rao Jan 25, 2019 1:48PM EST

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This Is a Defining Moment for Women of Color Who Survived Sexual Violence [OP-ED]

“We saw an educated White woman with financial, legal and familial support testify about being sexually assaulted, and then face the emotionally exhausting experience of being cross-examined for hours and disbelieved by many Senators. We got the message: If they won’t listen to her, it will be even worse for us.”

Sung Yeon Choimorrow Oct 4, 2018 5:54PM EDT

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Lyric Cabral to Direct R. Kelly Documentary

The “T(error)” filmmaker’s upcoming documentary draws from BuzzFeed News’ reporting on the singer’s alleged sexual abuse of Black women and girls.

Sameer Rao May 24, 2018 4:23PM EDT

What Would it Take to Actually End Intimate Violence?

Transformative justice activist Mia Mingus reflects on responding to sexual assault without creating more harm.

Miriam Zoila Pérez Nov 28, 2017 10:54AM EST