The color purple. Many of us remember Steven Spielberg’s 1985 movie, The Color Purple. You also may recall in 2014 Pantone selected a purple, radiant orchid as it’s color of the year. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, purple is the color most often associated with royalty, magic, mystery and piety.
These all true statements about this deep rich shade between crimson and violet on the color wheel. However, today I want to focus on the color purple ribbon associated with domestic violence to promote awareness.
But back to Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. My memories of The Color Purple conjure up issues many African American women faced in the 1900s, as well as today: poverty, abuse, rape and violence.
Fast-forward to today, in 2015, and the statistics prove that things haven’t changed much–not just for women of color–but all women regardless of their color and economic background.
Know the Signs of Abuse:
Celia, the main character in The Color Purple was able to transform herself into an assertive women who becomes a business owner with the help of the strong female characters in the movie. Let’s help more victims become Celias.
We must help where and when we can and speak out against domestic violence. If needed call The National Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Have a fabulous week!
Thank you for publishing the chart…this is information I believe is so important to circulate…too many live in abusive situations. You look awesome…love the top and the shoes!
Pam,
Hi! Thank you for stopping by The Age of Grace. Yes, Domestic Violence information is important to circulate and hoping this information can benefit someone. And thank you for your kinds words regarding the booties and peplum – I updated an old look with the booties.
I just read a story about a mother of five killed by her ex several months after he choked her where she almost died. The article pointed out that if someone tries to choke you, they want to kill even if they don’t succeed the first time. It seems obvious, but apparently often overlooked by police, etc.
On a lighter note, I like purple so much that I use it as a touch of color on the front of my hair. I get comments from ages 15 on up and I have quick conversations with the most interesting people 🙂
Great post, as usual.
Nina,
Hi! An important note about choking as it is a serious warning sign that is overlooked. The lighter note, I know the purple touch of color in your hair gives you a chic artsy vibe for the creative designer that you are.