Why Black Women Struggle More With Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

This month, we need to be aware that "[b]lack women are almost three times as likely to experience death as a result of domestic violence/interpersonal violence than white women."

This month, we need to remember that "while Black women only make up 8% of the population, 22% of homicides that result from DV/IPV happen to Black Women and 29% of all victimized women."

This month, we need to continue learning (read more here) to understand the marginalization of black women and take a stand against domestic violence in our communities.