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Lizzette Martinez, survivor of alleged trauma by R. Kelly

How To Protect Black Girls From Sexual Coercion

By Rachael Vasquez

After the 2019 Lifetime program "Surviving R. Kelly" exposed alleged sexual abuse by R. Kelly, many asked whether the lack of attention to the issue was because survivors were predominantly black women. We talk to a UW-Milwaukee professor who says black survivors are often not listened to. 

Related Links: 
Milwaukee Journal Sentintel || Half Of Black Girls Report Being Sexually Coerced. There Are Ways We Can Help Protect Them. [2]
Host: 
Rob Ferrett [3]
Guest(s): 
Crystal Carter [4]
Producer(s): 
Rachael Vasquez [5]
Source URL: https://www.wpr.org/how-protect-black-girls-sexual-coercion

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[1] https://www.wpr.org/programs/central-time
[2] https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/solutions/2019/08/16/black-girls-need-support-fight-threat-sexual-abuse/1996526001/
[3] https://www.wpr.org/people/rob-ferrett
[4] https://www.wpr.org/people/crystal-carter
[5] https://www.wpr.org/people/rachael-vasquez