Following our post the other week about the Metro Transit police officer who used unnecessary force on a young woman, we received multiple accounts of just how badly the Metro Transit Police handle reports of sexual harassment and assault. We’ve heard from many of you that that Metro police are not taking reports seriously, that […]
Last week on of our readers alerted us to this triggering video of a police officer using unnecessary force on a young woman at the Gallery Place metro station. After the incident occured Metro Transit Police launched an investigation but determined there was no wrong doing on the police officer’s end. Sign this petition at […]
If you attended our anniversary party back in April, you remember a woman who submitted her public sexual harassment experience turned her experience into a stand-up comedy routine. Emily Ruskowski will be preforming again, this time to raise money for DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence. See you there!
Looking for a self defense class? Want to feel safer and more confident as you navigate the public spaces of DC? Looking for a class that focuses specifically on the risks and vulnerabilities that LGBTQ people face? Take this upcoming self defense class with Defend Yourself. From the Defend Yourself website: What does the class cover? […]
Holla Back DC! has an open position for a Graphic Design Intern. This intern will work with the staff and Board of Directors to design logos and graphics, business cards, fliers and other materials as needed. The intern should have previous experience with graphic design. The candidate must be deeply committed to the mission and […]