TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
TW: Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today is also my sister’s heavenly birthday. Gina should be celebrating her 40th. To my family’s horror, she was murdered by her ex-fiancé on March 27, 2010.
Raising awareness about domestic violence is important to me. But it should be important to you too. Why? Because I could have never imagined in a million years that a woman so “independent” and “intelligent” as my sister could ever become a victim. But it is exactly those problematic stereotypes that we must drop as a society. Victims of domestic violence do not look, sound, and act alike, and ANYONE can become a victim.
We must continue to educate ourselves and move away from a culture of victim blaming. Perhaps one of the most exhausting remarks I hear is, “why didn’t she just leave?” But we’re asking the wrong question here. You don’t ask the victim why they are victimized. You ask the batterer why they batter.
Despite the overwhelming majority of victims that are stuck in abusive relationships because of financial control, the millions that are connected to their abuser through their children, and the unconceivable cycle of fear and trauma through this coercive pattern of psychological control that our victims face…my sister did leave the relationship. But often, leaving is just not enough. She was part of the 1 in 7 women that are stalked by an intimate partner.
Please take a moment to learn about domestic violence. Please teach your children about healthy relationships. Please correct people when they victim blame. Hold abusers accountable. It’s important. It’s important for the 1.3 million women that fall victim each year, but it’s even more important for the parents that had to bury their daughter, for the sister who lost her best friend, and for the children who will navigate their childhood and the rest of their life without a parent.
I miss you, Gina. Until we meet again. 💜🙏🏽
If you or someone you know needs support:
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
#EndDomesticViolence #EndDomesticAbuse #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
Summer, I’ll miss you. ✨💚🌊
Summer, I’ll miss you. ✨💚🌊
Summer, I’ll miss you. ✨💚🌊
I’ve worked on some really important and special projects, but being able to story tell alongside my mother makes this new documentary extra special. #BehindTheScenes
I’ve worked on some really important and special projects, but being able to story tell alongside my mother makes this new documentary extra special. #BehindTheScenes
When your friends find you on the History Channel 📚🤓
#History #USHistory #AmericanHistory #HistoryShorts
When your friends find you on the History Channel 📚🤓
#History #USHistory #AmericanHistory #HistoryShorts
2022 was filled with incredible highs and one of my darkest moments. Thank you God for always carrying me through. Grateful 🙏🏽
Cheers to 2023 🥂Grace & Gratitude
I had a great time working as the red carpet host for the 5th Annual Black Girls Vote Ball! 📨💕💙
#BlackGirlsVote #BlackGirlsVoteBall #Host #RedCarpetHost
“He who finds a wife, finds a good thing. And obtains favor from the Lord.” -Proverbs 18:22. #LightsCameraJackson 💍
I’m looking forward to hosting a panel discussion on behalf of @bloominbaltimore at @wegiveblackofficial @vegansoulfest festival on the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the state of Black maternal/perinatal health, and reproductive rights. We will analyze the dangerous multi-faceted systems that have taken root and discuss the importance of [re]membering and reimagining what is required to support the Black community as we work towards liberation via the centering of reproductive justice principles.
Get your tickets today at wegiveblack.com and use Promo Code, CLLCTIVGIVE22 for 50% off!
#wegiveblackofficial #vegan #soulfest #bloomcollective #baltimore #maryland #reproductivehealth #blackmaternalhealth #blackmotherhood #vegansoulfest #westcovingtonpark #roevwade #roevwadeoverturned #reproductiverights West Covington Park
I’m looking forward to hosting a panel discussion on behalf of @bloominbaltimore at @wegiveblackofficial @vegansoulfest festival on the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the state of Black maternal/perinatal health, and reproductive rights. We will analyze the dangerous multi-faceted systems that have taken root and discuss the importance of [re]membering and reimagining what is required to support the Black community as we work towards liberation via the centering of reproductive justice principles.
Get your tickets today at wegiveblack.com and use Promo Code, CLLCTIVGIVE22 for 50% off!
#wegiveblackofficial #vegan #soulfest #bloomcollective #baltimore #maryland #reproductivehealth #blackmaternalhealth #blackmotherhood #vegansoulfest #westcovingtonpark #roevwade #roevwadeoverturned #reproductiverights West Covington Park
I’m looking forward to hosting a panel discussion on behalf of @bloominbaltimore at @wegiveblackofficial @vegansoulfest festival on the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the state of Black maternal/perinatal health, and reproductive rights. We will analyze the dangerous multi-faceted systems that have taken root and discuss the importance of [re]membering and reimagining what is required to support the Black community as we work towards liberation via the centering of reproductive justice principles.
Get your tickets today at wegiveblack.com and use Promo Code, CLLCTIVGIVE22 for 50% off!
#wegiveblackofficial #vegan #soulfest #bloomcollective #baltimore #maryland #reproductivehealth #blackmaternalhealth #blackmotherhood #vegansoulfest #westcovingtonpark #roevwade #roevwadeoverturned #reproductiverights West Covington Park
I’m thrilled to support Black Girls Vote as their red carpet host for their 5th Annual Black Girls Vote Ball! #BlackGirlsVote 💗💙 Baltimore, Maryland
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