The history of violence against Black women in America leads all the way back to forced arrivals and the slave trade. From these terrible beginnings, we see the clear links between white supremacy, institutional racism, gender inequality, and the constant failure of law enforcement. Here on the show today to unpack the subject and share her experiences working to support survivors of domestic violence and abuse is the one and only Sumayya Coleman! We start off our discussion looking back at Sumayya's career before she unpacks her thoughts on the legacy of slavery and racial oppression in the US. This leads to some thoughts on what is now called safety planning and Sumayya explains how this idea is as old as the presence of Black people in America. The reality for so many women of color in this country is that the police do not offer safety and a solution to the threats they have to face, and Sumayya shares some of the ways she goes about analyzing these failings and the resources that keep her on track with her work. We also get into the types of attitudes that are common towards law enforcement and we look at the example of the Marissa Alexander case and what that teaches us about the price of surviving. The conversation also covers Second Amendment rights, access to information, and why we need more black women to be hired to help with domestic violence cases. We hope this episode can serve as some solace and provide hope for a better future. Join us to hear it all.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Harambe Phone Number — 609-225-6936
African-American Black Women’s Cultural Alliance
Policing the Poor: From Slave Plantation to Public Housing
Arrested Justice: Black Women, Violence, and America’s Prison Nation
Suicide Prevention Hotline — 1-800-273-TALK
Domestic Violence Hotline— 1-800-799-7233
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