Be Loud Blog
Be Loud Blog
'I have learned so much about the pervasiveness of sexual violence and about strength,' at the 2018 BE LOUD Breakfast
Angela is a dedicated KCSARC supporter. She began attending our annual BE LOUD breakfast in 2009, and continues to be a passionate advocate for ending sexual violence. We asked her a few questions about the BE LOUD Breakfast in anticipation of the upcoming event!
What have you learned about ending sexual violence from attending the BE LOUD Breakfast?
#SilenceBreaker IPA sales raise over $2,500 for services for survivors
We’re in a pivotal moment of change in the movement to end sexual violence, and we’re seeing more and more important voices in our community say: enough is enough. This December, Cloudburst Brewing created the #SilenceBreaker IPA, in solidarity and support of all those survivors coming forward to speak out about sexual assault.
'The darkest hour can be behind us if we come together,' at the 2018 BE LOUD Breakfast
(En español.) The first time I heard about KCSARC’s BE LOUD Breakfast, I was still in graduate school. That year I did not participate due to a combination of complicated childcare arrangements and early morning classes. Later that day, I met with some of my classmates who had attended the event and even volunteered at an ungodly hour. They were so moved and inspired that I realized immediately I had missed out on something big.
A message from Jesse Franklin, Board President: Join me at the BE LOUD Breakfast
This past year has been an extraordinary one in bringing sexual assault to the forefront of the national conversation.
Now, more than ever, is the time for you to step forward as a Table Captain and gather others to join you at KCSARC's 2018 BE LOUD Breakfast on Wednesday, February 28th, 7:00-8:30am, at the Seattle Sheraton.
Urgent Action Alert for constituents of District 8: Call Dave Reichert Now!
You've done so much this year to protect important services for survivors, including calling your federal and Washington State representatives—thank you for everything you have done over the past year in the fight to protect what’s most important.
Coping With the #MeToo Holidays
The holiday season often brings about gatherings of family and friends. It can be both joyous and stressful. In the wake of #MeToo and many people sharing their experience of sexual assault and harassment in a public forum, often for the first time, these social events may bring about an added challenge.
