Headkrack‘s friend Cole Parker was hanging out in-studio! He talked about his organization, Divas In Defense, which teaches women self-defense and provides tools for women in preventing sexual assault and abusive and/or violent relationships.
Cole breaks down how as many as 1 in 4 teenaged girls experiences an abusive relationship before adulthood. He explains what an abusive relationship might look like, whether physical or not. Check out this exclusive video to hear more in this clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
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Celebrities Who’ve Survived Domestic Violence
Celebrities Who’ve Survived Domestic Violence
1. La Toya Jackson
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2. Michel'le
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3. Gabrielle Union
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4. NeNe Leak
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5. Mariah Carey
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6. Whitney Houston
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7. K. Michelle
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8. Evelyn Lozada
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9. Tina Turner
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10. Robin Givens
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11. Claudette Ortiz
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12. Halle Berry
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13. Tamar Braxton
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14. Kelly Rowland
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15. Rihanna
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16. Lisa Wu
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17. Jaslene Gonzalez
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18. Keke Wyatt
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19. Christina Aguilera
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20. Erica Mena
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21. Cicely Tyson
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Celebrities Who’ve Survived Domestic Violence
According to the Domestic Violence Research Center, one in four women have experienced physical violence by a partner, and 74 percent of Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. These numbers are staggering and clearly demonstrate how many women — including many of Hollywood’s A-list stars — have fell victim to abuse. A handful of celebs have publicly shared their painful stories in efforts to help other women and we commend them for that. Take a look at the celebs who have overcome domestic violence and had the courage to speak their truth.
