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Karma Cottman

@KCottman

Executive Director, Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community

 Washington, DC
ujimacommunity.org
Joined April 2011
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The reauthorization of #VAWA will invest in prevention and respond to the needs of diverse populations, including an investment in culturally-specific programs. We need to protect ALL survivors now and support a strong #VAWA4ALL.
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RSVP Today! Ujima and Uber are hosting listening sessions on the transportation safety experiences of women in the black community. Black women from New York NY; DC and Chicago may register for session one here, bit.ly/ujima_uber_group1 #Ujima #BlackWomen #Uber #TheSunriseSeries
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Black Women, Girls Disproportionately Impacted by Human Trafficking, bit.ly/3zRT2Um #UjimaCommunity #BlackCommunity #BlackWomen #BlackGirls #JusticeforTraffickingVictims
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SEX TRAFFICKING’S TRUE VICTIMS: WHY ARE OUR BLACK GIRLS/WOMEN SO VULNERABLE?, bit.ly/33wCkOa #UjimaCommunity #BlackCommunity #TraffickingAwareness #ProtectBlackWomen #ProtectBlackGirls
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#Pushy and proud!
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RT if you’ve been described as “pushy”
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Robert Reich
@RBReich6 Nov 2021
So let me get this straight: Aaron Rodgers can spread misinformation about vaccines, but Colin Kaepernick can't speak the truth about racial injustice?
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A Statue Honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Will Make History At The U.S. Capitol "THE EDUCATOR AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST WILL BE THE FIRST BLACK PERSON TO HAVE A STATE-COMMISSIONED STATUE AT THE U.S. CAPITOL" bit.ly/3jEjn1i #UjimaCommunity #BlackCommunity
A Statue Honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Will Make History At The U.S. Capitol - Essence

A Statue Honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Will Make History At The U.S. Capitol - Essence

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, educator and civil rights activist, will be the first Black person to have a statue at the U.S. Capitol.

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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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#HappyInternationalWomensDay! Today will mark a historic step forward for the Biden-Harris Administration, and for our nation, in advancing gender equity and gender equality.  @POTUS will sign into law two Executive Orders! 🖋
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We Need Your Help! #UjimaCommunity #BlackCommunity #VAWA4ALL #DVAM
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Happy Wednesday Everyone! #UjimaCommunity #BlackCommunity #WednesdayMotivation #DVAM
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With Women And People Of Color More Vulnerable To Cyber Crimes, Here's How To Protect Yourself, bit.ly/3DPGiOZ #UjimaCommunity #BlackCommunity #BlackWomen
With Women And People Of Color More Vulnerable To Cybercrimes, Here's How To Protect Yourself

With Women And People Of Color More Vulnerable To Cybercrimes, Here's How To Protect Yourself

The Demographics of Cybercrime report found women and BIPOC are most often victims of cyber attacks. Malwarebytes shares tips on how to play it safe online.

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#BlackWomenTakeAction #ProtectOurVotingRights #FreedomtoVote #ProtectReproductiveRights #MyBodyMyChoice
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DCCADV@DCCADV3 Aug 2021
Survivors of DV need support right now, @councilofdc! Please maintain critical funding and programs with your vote today. #EndDVinDC #DCbudgetvote
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More than 80% of Black mothers are breadwinners in families with children under 18. Eliminating the #wagegap would provide much-needed income to Black women whose wages sustain their household, npwf.info/2CCHgQC #EqualPayDay
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ACTION ALERT from @WithoutViolence : Contact your elected officials in Congress and urge them to cosponsor and vote YES on the Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act. Learn more here, futureswithoutviolence.org/p…
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DCCADV@DCCADV26 Jul 2021
#DVHistory Part 4: #DomesticViolence is still a pressing issue today. Almost 40% of DC women experience DV in their lifetime. We are inspired by the women who fought before us. Join us in lifting up the voices of survivors! Learn more here: dccadv.org/take-action/
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Statement of President Joe Biden on the Results of the Independent Review Commission on Military Sexual Assault | The White House whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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We are proud to proclaim July 3 as National CROWN Day in DC. Today, we celebrate the rights of Black individuals to wear their natural hair proudly. We also recognize the CROWN coalition and the Black women who continue to blaze trails, from business to beauty. #PassTheCROWN
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We want to hear from you! Ujima and SCESA are hosting listening sessions to get your feedback on preventing DV/SA on HBCUs. We are seeking staff/admin/students involved in responding to these issues and planning prevention efforts on campus. Register here, bit.ly/3jf8N19
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