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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 priority
Why separation can be a dangerous moment for survivors
How warning signs often appear before violence escalates
Why does silence protects harm, not healing
▶︎ In This Episode
00:00 Introduction and trigger warning
01:00 Recent tragedies involving Black women
04:15 Why leaving can become dangerous
05:05 Mental health is not an excuse for violence
06:00 Control, gender roles, and women’s autonomy
08:35 Men must hold each other accountable
10:20 Resources, safety planning, and community support
12:45 Warning signs and when to intervene
15:30 Final message, stay informed and protect Black women
If 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.
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