When it comes to the conversation on violence in America, Black women often go unmentioned, ignored, and unprotected—despite the harsh reality that no group in this country has had to endure what we have. And yet, even when presented with facts, people are quick to center debates on “Black-on-Black crime,” a narrative designed to deflect accountability and dismiss the structural inequalities we face. Here’s the truth: “Black-on-Black crime” is a myth designed to silence and s