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Why tf am I crying?! This is so beautiful 😩😩👏🏾👏🏾💜💜 YASS TO ALL OF THIS!!!

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Trump regime is using the power of the state to chill dissenting voices. In addition, it is perpetuating a culture that doesn’t just condone, but requires, lying to the American people.

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Why Did They Come?

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Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson in Make Me Feel.

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African-American Women and Domestic Violence - Quick Facts:

An estimated 29.1% of African American females are victimized by intimate partner violence in their lifetime (rape, physical assault or stalking).

African American females experience intimate partner violence at a rate 35% higher than that of white females, and about 2.5 times the rate of women of other races.5 However, they are less likely than white women to use social services, battered women’s programs, or go to the hospital because of domestic violence.

According to the National Violence Against Women Survey (NVAWS), African American women experience higher rates of intimate partner homicide when compared to their White counterparts.

Statistics show that African American women typically comprise about 70% of black congregations. Religious convictions and a fear of shame or rejection from the church may contribute to their remaining in an abusive relationships.

As a result of historical and present day racism, African American women may be less likely to report her abuser or seek help because of discrimination, African American men’s vulnerability to police brutality, and negative stereotyping.

Non-arrests of suspected abusers of African American women and a fear that police will exercise an abuse of power have contributed to African American women’s reluctance to involve law enforcement.

Stereotypes amplify the complexities African American women encounter when trying to seek help services. Myths that African American women are “domineering figures that require control” or that African American women are “exceptionally strong under stress and are resilient” increase their vulnerability and discourage some from speaking out about abuse.

Culturally and historically, African American women have been looked to as the protectors of their family and community. Some women may feel because of their religious beliefs they must impart forgiveness for their abusers’ behavior and endure the abuse due to religious obligations under Christian doctrine. {This form of “religious maternalism or caretaking toward their spouse” casts them as their husband’s protectors and makes it more difficult for women to report their abuse or leave the abuser.}

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (CALL 24/7/365):

1-800-799-7233

1-800-787-3224 (TTY for Deaf/hard of hearing)

Quick Facts Via: http://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/women_of_color_network_facts_domestic_violence_2006.pdf

[MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH]

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That’s just the way you make me feel That’s just the way you make me feel So good, so good, so fucking real

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Black love is beautiful love 💛✨

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#love

Samira and Lauren on their wedding day.

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This is the first set, but there will be more!

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This is a cold war Do you know what you’re fighting for? This is a cold war You better know what you’re fighting for

Janelle Monae || Cold War [x]

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Ready or not, it’s nearly #Blackout time. #BlackoutDay

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Jordan Klepper investigates why evangelicals think Donald Trump is better than Hillary Clinton.

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Trevor unpacks the argument that the Orlando shooting was not a gun control issue.

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Public Service Announcement. Not Sorry. P3

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Hillary giving a speech on economic inequality, wearing a $12,500 Armani coat

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Blackout baby edition feat. Luna 🌙🎀

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