Thanks to a divine conversation with a wonderful friend my visions have expanded. Please check out my new blog and continue to follow. Let me know what you think! http://alwaysstrongenough.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-issue-with-single-parenting.html Check out this and other archived shows on www.blogtalkradio.com/never-strong-enough. Powerful Shows to help with the uplifting and empowerment of one another! Here's just a little peak at an article I wrote for the upcoming issue of The Urban Voice Magazine: According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every two minutes, totaling approximately 207,754 victims each year. Unfortunately, due to fear and shame, 54% of sexual assaults are never reported to authorities; which leads to the disturbing fact that 97% of rapists will never spend one day in jail. For more information on a national level, and to understand the many different forms of sexual abuse and assault, please visit http://www.rainn.org/. ...how are we to eradicate this atrocity? The answer – education. As a community, and because black women account for 18.8% of all rape victims, the key is to become stronger – not physically necessarily, but more supportive, more cohesive, and more determined and vigilant about lowering the numbers listed above. Our communities are weakened when these crimes are committed. Oftentimes families are unable or unwilling to discuss the aftermath of being assaulted, which leaves the victim attempting to process the pain alone. From personal experience, I can tell you that this takes a very heavy and unnecessary toll on the emotional well-being of the victim. The unfortunate truth is that the victim may always view themselves as a victim, which subconsciously opens the door to the acceptance of future occurrences. Purchase a book in support and proceeds will go to the Darkness to Light Organization. Thanks for your support!  The Diversity Author's Showcase today at the Clark County Library was fantastic! What a wonderful opportunity for local talent. Today we featured authors Cynthia Evans, Imani True, and Ni'Cola Mitchell. Keep an eye on the next one and please come out, learn, and support. This event is free and open to the public. | AuthorSouraya was raised in a ArchivesAugust 2012 CategoriesAll |
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