Because of the non-profit’s dedication to the community, Rainwater, Holt and Sexton has named it their Difference Maker for ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

About 45 percent of Black women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Black women are also three times more likely than white women to be killed by a partner. Leaving these ...

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

But not all signs of domestic violence are black and blue. When you suspect someone you know is going through domestic violence, you’ll probably look for something physical, like broken bones or ...