Why Are Black Women Still Unsafe at Home?

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/why-are-black-women-still-unsafe-at-home-Episode Video Link: Trigger warning: this episode discusses domestic violence, intimate partner violence, murder suicide, and harm against Black women.In this urgent Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton episode, Dr. Burton examines domestic violence, Black women’s safety, warning signs, survivor resources, and the responsibility communities have to intervene before abuse turns fatal.This conversation addresses intimate partner violence, control, silence, mental health excuses, gun violence, and the role men must play in holding other men accountable.What you will learn:Why Black women’s safety must be treated as a public and community priorityWhy separation can be a dangerous moment for survivorsHow warning signs often appear before violence escalatesWhy does silence protects harm, not healing▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Introduction and trigger warning01:00 Recent tragedies involving Black women04:15 Why leaving can become dangerous05:05 Mental health is not an excuse for violence06:00 Control, gender roles, and women’s autonomy08:35 Men must hold each other accountable10:20 Resources, safety planning, and community support12:45 Warning signs and when to intervene15:30 Final message, stay informed and protect Black womenIf you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S., the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides support by phone at 1-800-799-SAFE, by chat, and by texting START to 88788. Embrace L.E.S.S to eliminate all forms of discrimination. Learn: Educate yourself in cultural and racial realities. Empathy: Understand and respect different lived experiences. Share: Share your knowledge and your story to uplift others. Stop: Stop discrimination when you see it.🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .