You likely recognize their names. But do you know how they helped lead the sexual and domestic violence movement? Download Doorways' onepager about our domestic and sexual violence programs. View PDF Black History Month Ida B. Wells (pictured). Rosa Parks. Harriet Jacobs. You likely recognize their names. But do you know how they helped lead the sexual and domestic violence movement? Learn More "Without Black women, there is no movement to end sexual and domestic violence." Rosa Parks "More than a decade before Parks took a stand for African Americans by refusing to give up her seat on that bus, she provided legal aid to Recy Taylor, who was raped by white men in Abbeville, Alabama." Read More Honoring Our History "During Black History Month, we want to take time to pay homage to the women who led the earliest waves of activism against sexual violence." Learn More "The fight for change began with Black women navigating the intersection of race, gender and class. This should be the guiding force for all advocacy work today." —Aisha Chabane Frederick Douglass "Abolitionists worked tirelessly in the mid-19th century to bring public attention to the plight of the sexually assaulted on plantations." Learn More Stormé DeLarverie "After Stonewall, DeLarverie remained prominent in activist circles," and "was known to lend her singing voice to fundraisers for victims of domestic violence." Read More Watch Anna DeShawn's Video About Stormé ▶ Marsha P. Johnson "Following the events at Stonewall, [an uprising that fueled the LGBTQIA+ rights movement,] Johnson and her friend Sylvia Rivera co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) and they became fixtures in the community, helping homeless transgender youth." Learn More In the News We Commend the U.S. Senate Introduction of a Bipartisan Bill Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) "NNEDV commends the Senate for introducing a bipartisan VAWA reauthorization bill, calls on Senators to strengthen provisions advancing access to housing, and urges swift passage of a strong bill." Read More U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) Delivers PPE to Social-Safety-Net Groups "Doorways and PathForward continue to do such great work in and for our community during these difficult times. I'm so thankful the donation from a caring constituent was made and thrilled to have played a role coordinating the delivery," Congressman Beyer said. "I truly value the character and compassion of our fellow residents serving those in need." Read More Drive-Thru Deeds │ Fridays 11-1 Deliver urgently needed supplies Swing by our office on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to drop off items, or purchase items from our Amazon wish list and ship them directly to our offices. Here are our most urgent needs this week: Laundry Detergent Pods Tall Kitchen Trash Bags Solid White Linens (Bath Towel Sets, Comforters, Pillows) Vacuums Kitchen Sponges Ziplocs (Gallon and Sandwich Sizes) Thank you for your support! Order Online Do you need support? Do you know someone else who might? Call Doorways to speak with an advocate any time. 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline: 703-237-0881 New to Doorways? Welcome! Learn more about: Volunteering Giving Fundraising Doorways | P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!