On August 12, 2017, white supremacists from across the nation descended on Charlottesville, Virginia for a “Unite the Right” hate rally that quickly descended into violence and chaos. Blackburn Center joins our statewide and national partners in condemning the racism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, xenophobia and the hatred shown by the white supremacists during this rally in Charlottesville. Although the rally seemed largely designed to inspire fear and show hatred for people o

We know that domestic violence and sexual assault can affect anyone, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or sexuality. Most Americans acknowledge the fact that women are more likely to be the victims of these types of violence, yet may not understand the impact of race on domestic violence and sexual assault. There are circumstances and challenges that are specific to each community of color, but generally women of color tend to experience domestic violence and sexual a

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and acknowledge the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history. It is also a time where we should consider our own role in the fight for racial justice and equality in this country. Feminism is rooted in the idea of equality: that men and women should be equal, and that women should be afforded the same basic rights as men. While gender equality is an important aspect of feminism, it isn’t and should not be the