#justice for nancy

It is heartbreaking to see the effects of machismo taking so many mujeres from this world, including Nancy Mederos, a 19 yr old from Los Angeles who was recently murdered by her boyfriend in a motel. We must acknowledge that violence against women of color is not only upheld by abusers but also by men of color who turn a blind eye when they see or hear about women of color experiencing violence.

For too long, us women of color have been forced to choose between our racial & gendered experiences. When we bring up gendered violence & call out men for being abusive, we are considered “divisive” and that we are threatening the integrity of men of color and, therefore, threatening the movement towards racial justice. We are perceived as traitors or we are derailed with responses like “not all men.” There cannot be racial justice without gender justice. It’s not possible. Intersectionality doesn’t work like that. 

Men of color, from the beginning of time - we have always had your backs. We are always on the frontlines of every movement fighting for you. 

We need you to step up & fight for us.

This means taking accountability for your actions. This means calling out other men you see acting in abusive ways towards women. Even if you are not the abuser yourself, you are not absolved bc being complacent is just as harmful. We demand justice for all victims of domestic violence & homicide. We must put an end to machismo in our communities NOW!