“I am a longtime champion of standing up for what you believe in, and I am proud to use my voice for anyone who can’t use theirs,” Williams said in a press release. “I hope this piece helps put a spotlight on the hidden signs of financial abuse, sparks meaningful conversations with loved ones and creates an understanding that we need to be advocates and allies for those around us.”

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Black women, in particular, are more likely to experience domestic violence than white women—at rates of 30 to 50 percent higher, according to some studies, and financial insecurity plays a substantial role. Research shows domestic violence occurs more often in households with financial insecurity; as it currently stands, the black unemployment rate is nearly double that of white people.

Add to this the shame many feel as victims of abuse, as well as fear and distrust of the legal system, and black women are particularly vulnerable compared to other women.

The PSA is the first under the Purple Purse’s “Know Financial Abuse, No Domestic Violence” campaign, which will ramp up during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.