Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

WhiskeyGrinder

(26,394 posts)

2. "Say Her Name" was a movement to prevent the erasure of state violence against Black women, and using it for a white

Reply to AverageOldGuy (Original post)

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 11:00 AM

Thursday

woman undermines that effort. It's definitely important to highlight state violence no matter who the victim is, but "say her name" is generally specifically a reference to Black women.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

JustAnotherGen

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

SAY HER NAME: RENEE NICOLE GOOD [View all] AverageOldGuy Thursday OP

I think Democrats shouldn't even attend the state of the union this year Walleye Thursday #1

"Say Her Name" was a movement to prevent the erasure of state violence against Black women, and using it for a white WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #2

Thank you JustAnotherGen Thursday #4

🖤 WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #5

What was the act? FredGarvin Thursday #3