Content warning: The following article includes a discussion of domestic violence in the context of violence against Black women. Upon hearing the news that legendary singer Tina Turner has died, I immediately thought of her life story, particularly the pain we all became so familiar with while watching the movie…

As news emerged from the U.S. Attorney’s office this week that they will not pursue charges in the Shanquella Robinson case, I thought about my own daughter who is just a few years older than Shanquella. …