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@historical_Afr Thanks for sharing #sayhername

Most of you don’t know who she is, but she’s important. Her name is Latasha Harlins. In 1991, at the ripe age of 15, Latasha went to her local Korean owned food mart and never made it out. The store owner’s wife, Soon Ja Du, mistook her for trying to steaI a bottle of orange juice and a minor struggle ensued. Du grabbed Latasha and ended up getting pushed to the ground. Du then went and got her gun and pointed it at Latasha. Latasha bends down, picks up the orange juice, and places it on the counter. As Latasha had walked away to leave the store, Du shơt Latasha in the back of the head at a 3 foot distance, kiIIing her immediately. Du tried to claim self-defense, but there were 2 eyewitnesses, and the store’s security camera showed otherwise. The jury convicted Du and advised the judge to go with the maximum sentence of 16 years. Du walked away with 400 hours of community service, 5 years probation, and a $500 fine, as the judge said, although Mrs. D acted inappropriately, her actions were justified. Judge Joyce Karlin states that Mrs. Du was the victim, Latasha is the criminal and would be standing in front of her for assault on a store clerk had she not died. The slaughter of Latasha Harlins is one of the major factors in the initiating of the LA Riots. We only hear about Rodney King, but she is the original #SayHerName. Tupac had an affinity for Latasha and mentioned her name in several songs as well as dedicated the iconic song “Keep Ya Head Up” to Latasha. So today we say Latasha Harlins, you’re a pillar baby girl, whether they realize or not. And today, someone heard ya story❤️

Nice to have mum come along to Adelaide last week for my keynote address at the KWY conference - good to get a professional shot of us too. My mum wasn’t even a citizen of her own country when she was born. In 1962 she had to go to court to obtain citizenship-and had to renounce her culture for it. She still managed to close the gap for all five of her children in one generation. “Strong women raise strong women” ♥️

I once had a boyfriend tell me that if I tried, I could force my period out in one day, because the uterus is a muscle. This is why men shouldn't be legislating women's reproductive health.

A woman died in a park at Broadbeach, Queensland, this week. She had a terminal condition. She was homeless. She should have been in a hospice receiving palliative care. Police are yet to determine if she was murdered. How, in a country as rich as our's, can a dying woman be left to sleep rough? This shit is fucked.

Two First Nations cousins and doctors-to-be crossed the stage at the graduation ceremony in Rockhampton as they completed the first leg of their seven-year study journey to practicing medicine. #Koorimail

@kanyewestCA 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Awesome 🙌🏽🙌🏽

NSW Health is reminding holiday makers as well as local residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer season, following the recent detection of Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus and Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE) virus.

When white people are assaulted or shops are broken into in the NT, the PM visits, the chief minister cracks down and interstate police are deployed. When a domestic violence survivor who has black skin is threatened by her abuser, this is what happens. NT Police left her to be raped. #northernterritory #ntpolice #nt #violenceagainstwomen #maleviolence @AlboMP ##anthonyalbanese

@ShereleMoody @SummersAnne How much more can we take. 💔💔💔

2025 must be the year for change. Men’s violence against women and children is a global crisis. It is well beyond time that governments commit funding commensurate with the scale of the problem. Anything less will fall short. The cost will be women & children’s lives.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Women's rights are human rights. Illustration: Anna Markevich #Beijing30

✨ Gisèle Pelicot transformed her pain into purpose, and silence into strength. 🗣️ By breaking her silence about surviving sexual violence, she empowered millions and became the face of courage, dignity, and resilience. Her message? Shame must change sides. There is #NoExcuse.

8 women murdered by their sons so far this year in Australia. Definitely a trend that needs urgent investigation.

Thankful to share breakfast with Kowana Welsh from the Women’s & Girls’ Emergency Centre based in Redfern (WAGEC wagec.org.au), Dixie Link-Gordon from WAGEC & @FullStopAus (fullstop.org.au) & Marlene Longbottom of JCU. Thank you for the important work you do!

Crisis talk Canberra @CrippsKyllie @FullStopAus

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@nareenyoung 💔💔💔