Joanna Otero-Cruz
@JOC5593
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A mother, wife, daughter, employed, ❤️️music, dancing, family time, traveling, sports, proud 💯 loud 🏈 MOM & fighter 4 justice. # tweets are my own
Philadelphia, PA
Joined January 2012
A guide for people attending tomorrow’s protest in Philadelphia.
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Walking for a great cause supporting an amazing organization working to eradicate BC.
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Black History Month is a time to recognize all the ways Black culture has shaped American life – from our music and art to our literature and sports. Let’s celebrate the perseverance, courage, and tenacity of those who paved the way for us, and do our best to follow in their
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DEADLINE TOMORROW: Survivors of abuse deserve access to affordable healthcare as they heal and rebuild their lives. @PennieOfficial can help survivors in Pennsylvania apply for affordable health insurance until tomorrow, December 15. Learn more at https://t.co/Jc2a490fvi.
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"It was the first night I was able to sleep soundly and feel secure." Our board member & anti-abuse advocate Jamie Colleen remembers her first night in Ameya's Place, our emergency shelter for survivors of abuse. Learn how you can help #FinishAmeyasPlace: https://t.co/2HKQGQN6qR
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Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness, and no survivor should ever be forced to stay with an abuser to keep a roof over their head. Learn more about housing laws that protect survivors in each state and territory: https://t.co/br03nItoij
#Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM
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TODAY: Join us in the City Hall Courtyard at 12 noon for our special iPledge 2023 event, sponsored by @KeystoneFirst. Together, we will call for an end to domestic violence and gun violence while lifting up the voices of survivors of abuse. #iPledgeBecause #EndDV
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Couldn't join us today? Visit and share https://t.co/aBNNYkgsNZ throughout Domestic Violence Awareness Month to get involved in the movement to end violence. #DVAM2023 #iPledgeBecause
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Thank you to everyone who came to our iPledge 2023 event, where we honored anti-violence advocate Lorina Marshall-Blake of @IBX and called for an end to domestic violence & gun violence in Philly. Special thanks to our event sponsor, @KeystoneFirst! #DVAM2023 #iPledgeBecause
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Today, I joined @WomenAgnstAbuse for iPledge, their annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign. Join us and take the pledge at https://t.co/ZVCMclDOax. Domestic violence can happen to anyone. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, call (866) 723-3014.
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Estamos indignados por la desestimación los cargos contra el exoficial de policía de Filadelfia, Mark Dial. La familia de Eddie Irizarry merece rendición de cuentas y justicia.
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Dismissing sexual assault as "normal behavior" creates a culture where survivors are afraid to speak out. No one deserves to be abused or shamed for disclosing it. #BelieveSurvivors #EndRapeCulture
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Our hearts are with the family of Eddie Irizarry, who was killed by Philadelphia Police earlier this month. Eddie, or Junito as he is fondly referred to by loved ones, was only 27 years old when he was shot in his car.
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Nuestras sincera condlencias a la familia de Eddie Irizarry, quien fue asesinado por la policía de Philadelphia el 14 de agosto. Eddie, o Junito, como lo llaman con cariño sus seres queridos, tenía sólo 27 años cuando le dispararon en su coche.
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This October, #iPledge is calling on advocates like you to take a stand against relationship violence. This year’s campaign amplifies the intersection of #DomesticViolence and #GunViolence and its impact on our entire community. Learn more: https://t.co/VsJxOaUqiq
#PowerToHeal
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