Dome to shine purple for domestic violence awareness

October 27, 2021 at 4:05 a.m. | Updated October 27, 2021 at 9:39 a.m.

by Ryan Pivoney

On Wednesday afternoon, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered for the state Capitol Dome to be lit a vibrant purple hue, from sunset to sunrise this morning, in honor of women's suffrage. The 19th Amendment was officially adopted and certified Aug. 26, 1920. Missouri was among the first 36 states to ratify the amendment, officially doing so on July 3, 1919. "The ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote marked a major turning point for America," Parson said in a news release. "Today, we remember the dedication of the strong women who overcame obstacles to secure this right and honor the contributions all women have made to every aspect of our development as a nation."
On Wednesday afternoon, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered for the state Capitol Dome to be lit a vibrant purple hue, from sunset to sunrise this morning, in honor of women's suffrage. The 19th Amendment was officially adopted and certified Aug. 26, 1920. Missouri was among the first 36 states to ratify the amendment, officially doing so on July 3, 1919. "The ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote marked a major turning point for America," Parson said in a news release. "Today, we remember the dedication of the strong women who overcame obstacles to secure this right and honor the contributions all women have made to every aspect of our development as a nation."

The state Capitol dome will be glimmering purple tonight in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered the Capitol dome to be lit purple from sunset Wednesday to sunrise Thursday morning.

"We light the Capitol purple to bring awareness to victims of domestic violence and show our commitment to supporting survivors and our vulnerable citizens," Parson said in a news release. "Today and every day, we must all do our part to raise awareness about the causes of domestic violence and how to intervene and prevent it."

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence launched Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1987 to raise awareness and unite advocates and organizations tackling domestic violence issues.

According to NCADV's website, the awareness month has led to progress in supporting domestic violence victims and survivors, holding abusers accountable, and creating and updating legislation.

Parson signed legislation earlier this year to establish employment leave and safety accommodations for employees who are domestic violence victims.

Missouri's domestic violence programs answered roughly 78,842 hotline calls in 2020, which boils down to about 205 hotline calls each day.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.