#SayHerName began as a call to action to bring to light the injustice faced by Black women during encounters with law enforcement. Just like Black men, Black women face disproportionate violence in police encounters. They also are more likely to experience sexual harassment. Beyond that, #SayHerName sheds light on the gendered violence Black transwomen face as well.
#SayHerName is led by Kimberlé Crenshaw in partner ship with the African American Policy Forum and the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies. In 2015 they released a report titled 'Say Her Name: Resisting Police Brutality Against Black Women.' Click here to read the report and learn more about Black women and police violence.
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