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Shaneiqua Elkins
Coverage of Shaneiqua Elkins in the Nexus archive.
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- Why are so many Black women dying at the hands of their partners?
Black women are 2.5 times more likely to be murdered by men than white women, with multiple cases in April including Cerina Fairfax and Nancy Metayer Bowen. Shaneiqua Elkins survived a shooting by her husband that killed seven children and a cousin.
- Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities
Two deadly domestic violence cases in Louisiana and Virginia, involving Black mothers and families, have sparked calls for improved prevention resources and mental health care in Black communities. The incidents, which resulted in multiple fatalities, highlight disparities in access to support services and underscore the urgent need to address systemic issues exacerbating domestic violence against Black women.