04/19/2024
The Black Femicide Awareness Panel at LSU was a powerful event that shed light on the socialization, victimization, and possible criminalization of Black women victims of sexual and domestic violence. Moderated by our star LSU students, Sy'rai Adams and Claudia Bell, this panel aimed to raise awareness and honor the memory of Ashlei Hinds, an LSU student who tragically lost her life to femicide.
The panelists included esteemed scholars and seasoned advocates, such as Patti Freeman, Executive Director of the Iris Domestic Violence Center, Dr. Kreslyn Kelley-Ellis, Director of the Lighthouse Program, Dr. Miranda Brown, Deputy Coordinator of the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, and Annie Sheehan-Dean, Ogden Honors College Upper Division Distinction Recipient. This diverse group of speakers provided valuable insights and perspectives on the issues faced by Black women experiencing violence.
The event was made possible under the mentorship of Dr. Jessy Abouarab (WGSS) and collaboration of various campus departments and student organizations, including (AACC), the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, (FBWLA), and the LSU Student Government Black Caucus.
With a total of 65 attendees, mostly students, the event was a resounding success. The participants expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to engage in a meaningful discussion about black femicide. They also showed a strong desire to continue learning about the intercultural dynamics of betrayal trauma and its impact on the socialization, victimization, and criminalization of Black women victims of sexual and domestic violence.
This blurb is courtesy of Dr. Jessy Abouarab.
