4/26/2025- Breaking the Silence: Abuse, Power, and the Strength to Speak Up

4/26/2025- Breaking the Silence: Abuse, Power, and the Strength to Speak Up

Author: KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station” May 21, 2025 Duration: 59:52


Today’s conversation is not just about celebrity headlines—it’s about real pain, real people, and real healing. The recent revelations and emotional conversations surrounding Shannon Sharpe have stirred deep emotions across our community. Whether it’s his past experiences or the culture of silence many of us were raised in, this moment opens the door to something deeper—the generational silence that often surrounds abuse in our families, relationships, and communities.

Too often, survivors—especially Black men and women—are taught to be strong, to stay quiet, to keep the family image intact. But silence is not strength. Silence keeps the cycle alive.

Today, we’re peeling back the layers and asking the hard questions:

  • How do we overcome abuse when speaking up feels like betrayal?
  • Why is silence so common—and so dangerous?
  • What does healing really look like?

This is a space for truth, vulnerability, and transformation. Let’s talk about what it means to reclaim your voice, your power, and your future. ✊🏾🖤


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