Another Black Male Celebrity accused of unspeakable violation and brutality against women (and men), Bill Cosby, R-Kelly, Diddy, to name a few. I am sick and tired of men and women making ridiculous excuses for them, and/or blaming the victim.

Whether or not women/men stay in abusive relationships, and for whatever reason they stay, whether or not parents “sell” their children to these men in power; victims are not responsible for the actions of their abuser. We need to hold these sick/twisted abusers accountable, especially when there is profound evidence of guilt.

Domestic violence and rape are crimes. Every crime has a statute of limitations, with the exception of homicide. Civil suits are the only recourse when the statute of limitations have expired. We have to stop penalizing victims in the court of public opinion when they choose this route.

When we make excuses and blame the victim, we only show our ignorance. We become complicit in the continuing cycle of violence in our own communities and in society as a whole. Do better.