Welcome back to Talkin' about the Taboo!!!

In this powerful episode of Talkin’ About the Taboo, I sat down with the four founders of B.R.I.D.G.E. Buffalo (Building Black Relationships by Initiating Development, Growth, and Empowerment) a groundbreaking initiative led to combat Domestic Violence within the Black Communities. Together, we explore how these brilliant women are bridging the gap between academia and lived experience, research and resilience, and trauma and transformation. Through their work, they’re addressing issues like intimate partner violence, perinatal mental health, intergenerational trauma, and teen dating violence, all while cultivating spaces for collective healing and empowerment.

What We Talk About:

-Origins & “The Why” behind B.R.I.D.G.E.

-The unique impact of domestic violence in Black communities

-Survivor-centered and culturally responsive healing

-Youth engagement, prevention, and breaking generational cycles

-What true safety and support look like for Black survivors

Resources Mentioned:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence:• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | thehotline.org• B.B.R.I.D.G.E. Buffalo: Follow @bbridge_buffalo

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