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Coordinator of Volunteer Initiatives, Jenny Dennis, recalls the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the hope he inspired within her and many other South Africans. Her story is a testament to the impact of Dr. King, Jr.'s, work in fighting for civil rights and inspiring people of color not only in the United States, but others all over the world.

Due to a lack of public dialogue about human trafficking, there are many misconceptions that circulate. We're here to debunk some of those common myths about human trafficking.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. At My Sisters’ Place, we strive to educate communities about human trafficking and help survivors every day. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing information on different aspects of human trafficking. To kick things off, let’s take a look at what human trafficking is.

The holiday season can be a stressful time for many people, and the ongoing pandemic adds another layer of stress and anxiety. This is especially true for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking who are already working to overcome many obstacles. We at My Sisters’ Place know that the incidence and severity of intimate partner violence increases in times of great stress.

This story is told from the perspective of a survivor's daughter returning to her childhood home during the pandemic of 2020. Based on real event, this is the first edition of MSP's #SurvivorSeries.

MSP's internship program is made for students in high school and college to experience what working at a nonprofit is all about. Here are some of our interns' testimonials.

Being a parent has never been easy. But, being a parent in the digital age has its own challenges. Chances are she, like so many other kids, is just doing her nightly ride on the social media superhighway. However, something else might be going on that may never occur to you...

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month! At MSP, we see many human trafficking survivors, and know that there are many misconceptions about the topic. Between the definitions, people at risk and general misconceptions about human trafficking, it can be difficult to find the right answers.

Chanya Holness Summer 2019 intern describes her experience at My Sisters' Place as a development intern.

As September comes to a close, MSP is proud to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month. I, myself am a Deaf person that grew up in a big, scary world, the Hearing World. There are many reasons to bring awareness to the Deaf community. For instance, Audism. Audism is the notion that one is superior based on their ability to hear, and that deaf people should become like hearing people as much as possible.