CONDEMN-DV AGAINST BLACK WOMEN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marcus Evans

Non-binding resolution condemns violence against Black women and urges systemic, education- and economy-focused action to reduce harm rooted in racism and sexism.

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

Overview

Bill: HR 991 (House Resolution)

Session/Jurisdiction: Illinois, 104th General Assembly

Title: CONDEMN-DV AGAINST BLACK WOMEN

Purpose: Issue a formal stance condemning domestic violence against Black women in Illinois and calling out the disproportionate harms they face, including microaggressions, interpersonal aggression, and physical violence. Emphasizes intersection of racism and misogyny and the need for systemic intervention, particularly in education and economic arenas.

Main Purpose and Intent

Explicitly condemn all forms of microaggressions, interpersonal aggression, and physical violence contributing to domestic violence against Black women in Illinois.

Highlight the disproportionate impact of domestic violence on Black women due to systemic racism, sexism, and historical inequities.

Call for proactive, systemic approaches to eradicating domestic violence, with emphasis on creating safer, more supportive environments across society, including educational institutions and workplaces.

Key Provisions and Changes

Declarative stance: The resolution expresses a formal condemnation by the Illinois House of Representatives.

Recognition of intersectionality: Acknowledges that Black women experience domestic violence within the context of racism, sexism, and economic barriers.

Scope of harm: Identifies a spectrum of harm from microaggressions and daily interpersonal aggression to overt physical and fatal violence.

Emphasis on education and systemic intervention: Suggests that educational institutions play a critical role in shaping attitudes about relationships, respect, and equality, and that systemic interventions are needed at multiple levels of society.

Economic dimensions: Notes that economic dependence and barriers in employment can impede safety and independence for Black women facing domestic violence.

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Marcus Evans.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary: Black women in Illinois who are affected by domestic violence and related harms.

Institutions highlighted for potential impact: Educational institutions (as sites for cultural attitudes and prevention), workplaces, and broader societal systems where policies, training, and support structures could be informed or influenced by the resolution.

General public: Signals a policy and moral stance intended to raise awareness and encourage culturally competent responses from institutions, service providers, and policymakers.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Type: State House of Representatives resolution (non-binding).

Legislative status: A formal expression of condemnation and call for systemic action; does not enact new laws or create enforcement mechanisms.

Timeline: No specific dates or implementable timelines are stated in the text provided; typical resolutions pass as commemorative or aspirational statements within a session.

Summary

HR 991 is a non-binding Illinois House resolution that formally condemns domestic violence against Black women, emphasizing the intersection of racism and sexism and the broader societal impact. It calls for proactive, systemic intervention—and highlights education, economic independence, and culturally competent support as part of the path to reducing harm. The measure aligns with raising awareness and urging institutional reflection and action, though it does not itself create enforceable policy or funding.