Authored by: Jalisia Manning, Fahrenheit Creative Group Two months, ago I started a new job at a marketing agency. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I had no idea I would be working on a project focused on eliminating sexual assault on college and university campuses. I also didn’t expect to be asked to write a blog for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I have absolutely zero personal experience with sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, so anything I write would likely be heavier on statistics than substantive experience that would be valuable to students, survivors, or professionals working to address these issue on campuses. So, I decided to reach out to a friend of mine from college. She’s a young, 20-something from a small town in Alabama on track to be everything she always said she would be.  A leader in her community. A shoulder to lean on. A seeker of justice and equity no matter the cost. When she was nominated to run for Miss Homecoming, it wasn’t a surprise to most of us. She was someone who earned her way to holding that title which has only been held by less than five women … Continue reading Victim to Miss Homecoming