According to the Black Women’s Blueprint, a majority of Black girls have experienced sexual abuse by the age of 18. Nationwide, Black girls have some of the highest rates of sexual and domestic violence victimization relative to white girls and other girls of color. These epidemic rates have only skyrocketed under Covid, yet Black girls continue to be marginalized in national discourse and policy initiatives around #MeToo.
During Domestic Violence awareness month, the Women’s Leadership Project, Media Done Responsibly, the Positive Results Corporation, the California Black Women’s Health Project, and other community partners, will hold space for survivors in an outdoor community action to disrupt rape culture and sexual violence against Black girls and women on Saturday, October 17th at 12:30 in Leimert Park on Degnan. The action will focus on lifting up survivor voices while calling on policymakers and elected officials to earmark mental health and wellness resources for Black girls across sexualities.
To support as a community partner, sign up at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x0lWxQfxhPZ41NjVlwTVpgzJpRcNSK0QmMcX5G5RHVc/
