Women's Liberation Radio News
WLRN Edition 47: #SayHerName
Mar 5, 2020
Poet Dominique Christina discusses the #SayHerName movement, black women's experiences in America, and the intention of the movement. The podcast also covers a Dragyn Ride event, unique oppression faced by black women, and how white women can support equality. Stay tuned to WLRN for more!
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- The #SayHerName movement aims to raise awareness about violence against Black women and address the unique challenges they face at the intersection of race and gender.
- Understanding the historical and ongoing state violence against Black women is crucial for comprehensive feminist advocacy and dismantling systems of oppression.
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The Say Her Name Movement
The podcast episode focuses on the Say Her Name movement, which aims to raise awareness about the experiences of Black women who have been victims of misogynoiristic violence. The movement emerged as a response to the emphasis on violence against Black male bodies in the Black Lives Matter movement, highlighting the need to address violence against Black women as well. It acknowledges the unique challenges and violence faced by Black women at the intersection of race and gender, both within interpersonal relationships and through systemic oppression by institutions such as the police, government, and medical system.
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