Norfolk State University Hosts Conference to Raise
Sexual Assault Awareness

Norfolk, Va.—Norfolk State University will present a free conference on sexual violence Saturday, March 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Scott-Dozier Dining Hall, second floor, which is located on the NSU campus. The focus of the conference, titled Sexual Assault: It’s Everybody’s Business, is to increase awareness about sexual assault.

According to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, African-American women are experiencing sexual assault at an alarming rate, and often are victimized at a very young age. Conference topics include: A Call to Black Men: Ending Violence Against Women in our Communities; Speak into the Fire: An Artistic Performance Illustrating the Struggles of Women Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence; The Role of Churches and Faith-Based Organizations in Reducing Sexual Violence; Violence, Hip Hop and the Black Feminist Imagination; Clothesline and the Wall of Tears exhibits.

The conference will include break-out sessions, Anthony Porter, an educator and social justice activist; Nandi Crosby, associate professor of sociology and women’s studies at California State University-Chico; and an open forum facilitated by Calden Moyé, host of the talk show, “You Should Have Been in Church,” on Rejoice, 100.9 FM.

This event is open to the public; however, registration is required. To register, contact Shirley Elder at 757-823-9549 or snelder@nsu.edu .