Ep 15: From the Court to the Community: Respect, Power, and the Work of Prevention - On the Basketball Court and Beyond

This week on Life More Abundantly, Drs. Eboni Haynes and Tynisha Camae Drennon discuss the headline-making clash between UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina’s coach Dawn Staley. They unpack why the moment hit such a nerve, from power dynamics and professionalism to the way Black women are expected to absorb disrespect without response - and why integrity isn’t up for debate.Then the conversation shifts to what April also represents: Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The hosts break down what sexual violence is (and what it isn’t), why consent can change at any moment, and how stigma and retaliation keep survivors - all genders, young people, incarcerated people, and disabled communities - from reporting. They also share practical ways workplaces, churches, schools, and youth organizations can build safer environments through consistent education, clear reporting processes, and real accountability.In the “Herbal Tea” segment, they connect the dots between culture and harm - discussing Brandy’s memoir revelations about a relationship that began when she was 16, and the public’s reaction when survivors tell their stories on their own timeline. They close with a lesson in organizational vetting and public image after the Trick Daddy/AKA regional conference controversy.Resources mentioned: National Sexual Violence Resource Center: www.nsvrc.orgRape Abuse Incest National Network: rainn.orgNational Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPEListen, share, and subscribe. Help us hit 100 subscribers so we can drop a Life More Abundantly After Dark episode!!!!