1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, regardless of age, background or country. On Wednesday, December 5, join us at The Windup Space at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion about the past, present and future on ending misogyny and sexual violence in Baltimore. Panelists will share their stories, discuss … Continued
A man grabbed my arm on the escalator as I was leaving the train station. He said I was beautiful; when I didn’t turn to look at him he kept saying, “Do you hear me?” [got_back]
I haven’t experienced the Holla, lately. However, as a teenager it was very frightening to dump the trash in the backyard or walking down the street and hear someone hollering obscenities at you about your backside and turn around its a grown adult male and he’s old enough to be your father or grandfather. I … Continued
Trigger warning for the following story. If you are ever searching for help after an assault or similar situation, please view our resources page (legal and support). I was walking to the light rail at 4:30 in the afternoon. A large group of male adolescents were passing as I turned the corner. One of the … Continued
Thanks to a generous grant from The Pollination Project in 2013, we had the opportunity create a program for middle school kids to address street harassment in an age appropriate way. After months and months of planning, we finally had our first real workshop! Here are some photos of our volunteer Rebecca with the … Continued
We here at Hollaback! Baltimore love having guest bloggers. It not only allows for a wide range of view points on street harassment, but it helps us show that street harassment is part of the spectrum of gender-based violence, and ties street harassment to other issues faced by women and LGBTQ folks. Here, Alice shares … Continued
Be Part of an Internationally Coordinated Survey on Street Harassment In collaboration with our partners at Cornell University, Hollaback! now has a comprehensive, international survey about street harassment! This survey will allow for unprecedented data collection and analysis on street harassment, including data specific to us here in Baltimore! We need YOU to take the … Continued
It was just this past Tuesday, September the 2nd 2014 I arrived at the Arundel Lodge at approximately 9am for a 9am therapist appointment. By lunch time at around 12pm I collapsed unconscious and face first into my lunch tray. The nurses on staff were unable to wake me & I was abruptly sent to … Continued
I was with my friend at the fair about a week or so ago and her friend came up and he started hanging out with us. Soon he had me forced on his lap grabbing my chest and butt. He proceeded to try other things but luckily I got away by punching him in the … Continued
Return flight on SW Air with friend from West Palm Beach FL to Baltimore I was sitting at the window & she was in the isle hoping to keep middle empty. A 40 something male came up & simply shifted his thumb up as if to say get up so he could sit. I gave … Continued