Title: No! /
Authors: Simmons, Aishah Shahidah; Xavier, Tamara L.,; Brannon, Joan W.,; Mullally, Sharon; AfroLez Productions
Year: 2015
Subjects: Rape; Rape victims; Rape victims Rehabilitation.; African American women Crimes against.; African American women Violence against History.; African American women Crimes against; African American women Violence against; Rape; Rape victims; Rape victims Rehabilitation
Abstract: Through intimate testimonies from Black women victim/survivors, commentaries from acclaimed African-American scholars and community leaders, impacting archival footage, spirited music, dance, and performance poetry, NO! unveils the reality of rape, other forms of sexual violence, and healing in African-American communities. Winner of both a juried award and an audience choice award at the 2006 San Diego Women Film Festival, NO! explores how the collective silence about acts of rape and other forms of sexual assault adversely affects African-Americans, while simultaneously encouraging dialogue to bring about healing and reconciliation between all men and women.
Contents: Introduction & devastation of date rape -- Weapon of history: slavery, freedom, sexploitation -- Survivors silenced (Who is a race traitor?) -- Civil rights & wrongs -- Raping the next generation (Impact on girls) -- Holding men accountable: campus, clergy & community -- Unequal justice under law -- Healing, faith, & hope.