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Abuse Is Not Romantic
America, we have a problem when it comes to our media — and it isn’t just the spread of fake news. In 2017 and throughout modern...
Jan 11, 2017


Presenting Walk A Mile In Her Shoes 2017!
It’s that time of year again! Time to dust off your favorite high heels (or sneakers! Or roller skates!), get out your markers and...
Jan 3, 2017


Making Your Donation Matter
At Blackburn Center, we rely on generous support from community organizations, foundations and people just like you. In 2016, we...
Dec 28, 2016


This Year and Every Year, Peace Begins At Home.
Domestic and sexual violence are pervasive problems that can affect any family, regardless of age, income, race, gender, religion or...
Dec 21, 2016


On Last Tango in Paris, And Why Consent Matters
The 1972 movie Last Tango in Paris was unexpectedly in the headlines this month — and not for good reasons. An interview with the film’s...
Dec 14, 2016


What Can YOU Do?
When it comes to gender-based violence, the news is often overwhelming: another sexual assault, another domestic violence-related...
Dec 7, 2016
Why PFAs Are Not Always The Answer
Earlier this month, Western Pennsylvania was rocked by another domestic violence related murder-suicide — and this time, the estranged...
Nov 30, 2016


Thankful.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, one word is in the forefront of our minds here at Blackburn Center: thankful. Our mission is...
Nov 22, 2016


Facing the Wind of Male Privilege
Sociologist Michael Kimmel equates having privilege to running with wind at your back in that it enables you to move forward effortlessly...
Nov 9, 2016


Vote!
We are less than one week away from Election Day in the United States. While one big race has captured most of the nation’s attention,...
Nov 2, 2016
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