Through this blog and the help of our wonderful readers and contributors, we have proven that words are a great way to holla back! However art is also a powerful tool that can be used to Holla Back in many ways by many different people. This week we want to highlight individuals who have realized […]
Check out this great op-ed article published in The Examiner written by our very own previous intern Brittnie Smith an 11th Grader from Cesar Chavez Public Charter School for Public Policy! It’s always great to see someone standing up and spreading knowledge about street harassment! The Fear of Metro by Brittnie Smith Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority […]
Over the long weekend, we found out about two sexual assault incidents. Another forcible fondling at GW and a sexual assault near Greenbelt Metro. From the GW Crime Alert: On Saturday, May 29, 2010, GWPD received a report that a female GW employee was allegedly approached by a man who fondled her. She pushed him […]
Exactly one year ago today, we celebrated the official launch of Holla Back DC! at Cafe Citron. Tonight, we celebrate the accomplishments of our community and one year of fighting public sexual harassment in DC. Join us tonight for Speak Up, Speak Out! Holla Back DC! The event will feature an open mic speak out […]
In honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the one year anniversary since our official launch, we’ll be hosting an open mic speak out against public sexual harassment and assault. There will be stand up comedy, drumming, and poetry reading/spoken word. Want to Speak Up and Speak Out against sexual harassment and assault? Email us at […]