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Communities Against Rape and Abuse

CARA is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) grassroots organization that promotes a broad agenda for liberation and social justice while prioritizing anti-rape work as the center of our organizing. We use community organizing, critical dialogue, artistic expression, and collective action as tools to build safe, peaceful, and sustainable communities. Our blog provides a Black feminist analysis of contemporary politics, debates & local Seattle issues.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

In loving memory: Recent incidents of Black women in Seattle slain at the hands of their partners

Markesha Monroe, 19-year old Skyway teen shot to death by her boyfriend, Aug. 10, 2009

Sharlona White, 33-year old Tacoma woman gunned down at the Fort Lewis Post Exchange by 59-year old retired soldier and former boyfriend, July 22, 2009



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Communities Against Rape and Abuse

1463 E. Republican Street, #A34

Seattle, WA 98112

www.cara-seattle.org

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