Silent Tragedy: Domestic Violence's Impact on Black Women

Silent Tragedy: Domestic Violence's Impact on Black Women

Source: Mary Long / Getty The screams echoed through the Milwaukee night. Neighbors called 911, unsure what they were hearing — but those who knew Desiree Harris say the sound still haunts them. Desiree was 31, a mother of three, and a domestic-violence advocate who worked at the Asha Project, helping Black women escape abuse. Her friends called her “the light in dark rooms.” But on July 31, 2022, that light was extinguished. Police say her part…