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Why Do We Celebrate Women's History Month in March?
Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. This is a time to recognize the achievements of women throughout history — and to push...
Mar 25, 2020


Notice Regarding Blackburn Center Services
Due to concerns related to the coronavirus, Blackburn Center has made temporary changes to both work schedules and locations. Our...
Mar 18, 2020


Announcement: Walk a Mile 2020 Cancelled
In light of the CDC recommendation to cancel large gatherings for the next 8 weeks, Blackburn Center has made the decision to cancel Walk...
Mar 16, 2020


Join Us for She Sings 2020
At Blackburn Center, we are fortunate to have the support of members of the community. Individuals, businesses and organizations donate,...
Mar 11, 2020


Why Sharing Your Gender Pronouns Is Important
Most people never have to think about what gender pronouns they use. In fact, they may not even be fully aware that they are using them...
Mar 4, 2020


Black Women & Domestic Violence
The statistics on domestic violence in the United States are disturbing. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men will experience domestic violence...
Feb 26, 2020


The Barriers That May Prevent Black Women From Reporting Sexual Assault
The statistics are daunting: 22% of Black women and girls will be raped at some point in their lives. For every 15 Black women who are...
Feb 19, 2020


What Is Misogynoir?
The concept of misogyny may be familiar to you: an extreme form of sexism that is often defined as the hatred of women. A related...
Feb 12, 2020


This Black History Month, Don’t Forget About These Important Moments in History for Black Women
February is Black History Month — a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. Today, we highlight the role of Black women...
Feb 5, 2020


Walk a Mile 2020: A Decade In, and Still Walking
Are you ready to walk? 10 years after our first Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, we are proud to announce our 10th Annual Men’s March to...
Jan 29, 2020
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