Breaking the Silence with H.O.P.E. Alliance Inc and Pastor Katie Pierce

It is unfortunate that domestic violence is still at epidemic perportions.  The numbers are even more alarming in the african american community.  Violence against women was named as a significant public health issue by the World Health Organization in 2013, which reported 35 percent of women around the globe have experienced sexual or physical abuse by a partner or non-partner. Historically, the black church has been the rock of the black community, a place of refuge where important issues are addressed.  But domestic violence has long been left off the agenda or ignored.  Let's give a voice to the silent cry in the pew. Join us on Blog Talk radio - Breaking the Silence