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Tag: VIolence Against Women Act

Queen Afi, pictured with a cut-out of her deceased daughter Smiley’s face, at an annual cookout and celebration of love, life, laughter and legacy in honor of the 19-year-old mother of one. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inHealth

“Smile 4 Smiley Movement” Opens Dialogue about Domestic Violence

by Sam P.K. Collins July 26, 2019December 21, 2021

The end of July marks three years since QueenAfi lost her 19-year-old daughter in an act of violence, similar to what the anti-domestic violence activist often implored her and other […]

Rep. Steny Hoyer (center) leads an April 25 discussion in Upper Marlboro with service providers on ways to help victims in domestic violence and other situations as part of the House's approval to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCommunity, William J. Ford

Collaboration, Funding Key to Helping Victims of Violence

by William J. Ford May 1, 2019December 21, 2021
5 A woman holds a sign while marching to Freedom Plaza during the 2nd annual March for Black Women in Washington, D.C on Saturday, Sept. 29. (Michael A. McCoy/The Washington Informer)
Posted inNational

Black Women Demand Justice, Accountability at March

by Sam P.K. Collins October 3, 2018October 31, 2020
Posted inPolitics

Violence Against Women Law Needs Strengthening

by Washington Informer September 16, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inWorld

Move Afoot to Protect Women Around the World Against Violence

by Washington Informer June 18, 2014October 30, 2020
Posted inPolitics

Sequestration Continues to Harm Blacks

by Washington Informer June 4, 2013October 30, 2020
Posted inPolitics

Stronger Violence Against Women Act Signed into Law

by Washington Informer March 20, 2013October 30, 2020
Posted inOp-Ed, Opinion

Ending Violence Against Women

by NNPAMaya March 4, 2013October 30, 2020

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