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The V Word: Community Accountability from a Survivor’s Perspective

Carol Olson

Originally posted on The V Word:
For this episode of the V WORD we recorded live at WRIR’s first Local Voices Live event.  During this event the public got to see live some of their favorite shows/modules. The V Word was honored to be part of this event. Jenn read a piece on community accountability from a community activist who is also a black, queer, immigrant, woman. Please listen to today’s episode here Transcript here: Hi my name is Shantae Taylor and I work with JusticeRVA (for racial justice against state sanctioned police violence and mass incarceration), NOACP/Richmond Resistance (for… Continue reading The V Word: Community Accountability from a Survivor’s Perspective

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Recovery Radio: Black and African American Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

Carol Olson

Originally posted on Recovery Is….:
With the start of our new schedule, today we bring you an empowering conversation between Angela Blount and Chevelle Moss- Savage about African American and Black women survivors of IPV.  They share their personal stories of IPV, boundaries of reporting, accessing services, cultural and societal factors, and healing from trauma. These two incredible women are both survivors as well as activists in the field. Angela Blount is on the Board for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance as well as on the board for the Virginia Anti-Violence Project. Chevelle Moss- Savage, MHS, HS-BCP, is… Continue reading Recovery Radio: Black and African American Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence