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Blackburn Center: Privilege Project
If you’ve spent any amount of time online, particularly reading about issues related to inequality, you’ve likely heard the term...
Jun 22, 2016


Consent: A Refresher
Last week, the internet exploded with anger over the extremely lenient sentence given to Brock Turner, who was convicted of three...
Jun 15, 2016


Why One Person’s Sweet, Loving Partner Can Be Another’s Nightmare
Over the past few weeks, the internet has been abuzz with speculation about the relationship between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. In a...
Jun 8, 2016


How We Can Help: Hotline
If you or someone you know or love has been affected by violence, it can be hard to know where or how to find help. At Blackburn Center,...
Jun 1, 2016
What The Bathroom Debate Misses
Recently our news (and social media feeds) have been consumed with one subject: the ability of transgender people to use the bathroom of...
May 25, 2016
New Grounds for Divorce in Pennsylvania
For some victims of domestic violence, leaving their abuser can become a legal and financial nightmare. A divorce case may drag on, with...
May 11, 2016
Why Rape Isn’t Rape, Depending on Where You Live
Last week, the shocking headline made waves across the internet: the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals found that oral penetration of an...
May 4, 2016


Can You Help Us Reach Our $1,000 Goal?
This year, the Pittsburgh Foundation will host its 7th annual Day of Giving. On May 3, from 8 a.m. until midnight, any donations made...
Apr 27, 2016


A Great Day to #WalkBlackburn!
Our 2016 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was an absolutely fantastic day! The weather was perfect — warm and sunny — and we had a record...
Apr 20, 2016


Leading the Way...Audaciously!
As an organization, we are devoted to our mission. Our staff works tirelessly to meet the needs of our clients and community. Given...
Apr 13, 2016
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