Nafeesah Kincy
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We can’t wait for politicians, lawmakers or even the police. We have to stand up and make people accountable.”
Nafeesah Kincy · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09
Kincy urged the community to stand up and hold people accountable rather than wait for politicians or police.
“It was devastating because I couldn’t protect her,”
Nafeesah Kincy · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09
Kincy described her devastation at being unable to protect Tioni as the teen drifted away from family care.
“We did everything we knew to do.”
Nafeesah Kincy · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09
Kincy said the family did everything they knew to try to help Tioni.
“We’re not looked at as human. Even our own men don’t feel the need to protect, and it’s scary, it’s sad and disheartening.”
Nafeesah Kincy · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09
Kincy expressed fear and sadness that Black women are not viewed as human or protected.
“We are in a climate where Black women are the most unprotected species,”
Nafeesah Kincy · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09
Kincy described the climate of danger Black women face as the most unprotected group.
“I feel like as a community we can’t be silent any more,”
Nafeesah Kincy · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09
Kincy said the community can no longer be silent about violence against Black women and girls.