Who We Are
The Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence Resource Center is dedicated to:
Increasing awareness about the impact of intergenerational violence in the Black community.
Removing barriers for Black women and their families (girls, boys, men, and LGBTQIA+ community members) who have experienced domestic abuse to receive access to culturally sensitive resources.
Providing a designated space with resources specifically for Black women and their familiesin San Francisco to help educate and heal as they recover from abuse.
Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence is a grassroots, community activist movement started by Black Women Revolt Media in San Francisco, CA
Our Story
In 2020, as the world grappled with a global pandemic, Geoffrea Morris and Lyn-Tise Jones found themselves on a spiritual journey seeking clarity amidst chaos. Geoffrea was on the cusp of turning forty, while Lyn-Tise was venturing into full-time entrepreneurship. Both women yearned for a deeper purpose beyond their personal lives, seeking to make a meaningful impact on their community.
The tragic death of George Floyd, broadcast repeatedly on national television, deeply resonated with Geoffrea and Lyn-Tise. Having lost their own baby brother, Leonard Bradley, to police violence in 2009, they felt a profound sense of trauma and helplessness. As they reflected on the pervasive violence they had witnessed growing up, it became evident that they were called to advocate for change.
Inspired by a divine revelation given to Lyn-Tise, they established Black Women Revolt, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about issues affecting the Black community, particularly domestic violence. Their tagline, "We are who we've been waiting for," became their guiding principle, propelling them forward on their mission to empower and uplift their community.
After years of working for a shelter network, Paméla Michelle Tate observed a concerning trend: many Black women and their families struggled to find lasting safety within domestic abuse shelters. They often moved from one shelter to another, eventually returning home to face further abuse. Through conversations with shelter residents and staff, Pam identified a crucial missing element: cultural responsiveness was not being practiced or understood by shelter staff. Additionally, she noted a lack of Black representation among shelter staff, especially those in decision-making roles.
On October 10, 2020, Pam's perspective was reinforced by a video launched by Black Women Revolt during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She immediately recognized a connection to her experiences and felt compelled to support these women.
In February 2021, Geoffrea Morris, Lyn-Tise Jones, Paméla Michelle Tate, and Beverly Upton of the SFDVC met with Kimberly Ellis, Director of the Department of the Status of Women, to advocate for funding to establish a Black Family Resource Center. Within 20 minutes of the meeting, Director Ellis recognized the urgent need and pledged seed funding to launch Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence.
In March 2021, Geoffrea, Lyn-Tise, and Paméla founded Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence under the fiscal sponsorship of Young Community Developers, a longstanding Black-led nonprofit. The founders assembled an eight-member Advisory Board and appointed Paméla Michelle Tate as the inaugural Executive Director.
On October 1, 2021, Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence opened its doors at 30 Boardman Street, in partnership with W.O.M.A.N. Inc. This marked a significant milestone, as it established California's first Black Women-centered Family Violence Resource Center.
In February 2021 Geoffrea Morris, Lyn-Tise Jones, Paméla Michelle Tate, and Beverly Upton of the SFDVC met with Department of the Status of Women’s Director, Kimberly Ellis to request funding to start a Black Family Resource Center and 20 minutes into the meeting Director Ellis saw the need and pledged the seed funding to get Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence started.
In March 2021, Geoffrea, Lyntise, and Paméla launched Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence under the fiscal sponsorship of Young Community Developers, a half a century old Black-led non-profit. The founders created an 8-member Advisory Board and hired their first Executive Director, Paméla Michelle Tate.
On October 1, 2021 Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence opened its doors through a partnership with W.O.M.A.N. Inc. at 30 Boardman Street, thus becoming California’s first Black Women centered Family Violence Resource Center.
Starting January 1, 2025, Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence became fiscally sponsored by the San Francisco Study Center.
