Our Mission: To break through the silence of Domestic Violence
Our goal is to change the way you see Domestic Violence. Living In The Black, the stage play, is a theatrical interpretation of the book, Living In The Black and depicts a survivor's view of the shame, pain and guilt associated with Domestic Violence. The stage play is celebratory and shows how we must do three things to stop the cycle of abuse:
First, Domestic Violence is not something we should accept. If it happens, and nothing is done about it, that is acceptance.
Secondly, regardless of how much one may love someone, love is not suppose to be painful. If it is, we must re-evaluate how we are defining love.
Lastly, if there is not admittance of being an abuser or a victim, the cycle of Domestic Violence will continue. We are also committed to getting community leaders involved and use the panel discussion platform to channel change and challenge community leaders to evaluate solutions and next steps with results of stopping Domestic Violence.
Brenda Blackmon, Founder and CEO
Native of Chicago, IL
Survivor and Author of Living In The Black
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Communications
Loni Noelle Blackmon, Director
Native of Minneapolis, MN
Studied Non-Profit Leadership at Murray State University
Pursuing Bachelor of Science Degree and Nursing Degree
David Griffith, Director-Secretary
Native of Evansville, IN
Master of Science in Public Service Administration
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Selena Stewart, CPA
Other Board Members
Janie Westbrook, Director
Selena Stewart, CPA, Director
The truth is uncomfortable, but it's best to tell it! Together we can prevail. Don't let your current circumstances be the author of your tomorrow. Speak up! You are not alone.
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