The chapter explores the complex dynamics within the black community regarding the Me Too movement, addressing the disparities in attention and justice for sexual violence cases involving Black men. It delves into historical contexts of false accusations and skepticism, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the experiences of both black men and women. The conversation highlights the challenges of speaking out against sexual crimes within the community and advocates for a compassionate and vulnerable approach towards finding solutions.
Tarana is a good friend and one of my favorite people on earth. She has been working at the intersection of racial justice and gender equity for nearly three decades, and she started the ‘me too.’ Movement in 2006. In 2017, when the #metoo hashtag went viral, Tarana emerged as a global leader in the evolving conversation around sexual violence.
In this episode, we talk about how her theory of “empowerment through empathy” is changing the way the world thinks and talks about sexual violence, consent, and social justice. AND we also talk/cry/laugh about falling in love, running as fast as we can from love, and the perils of sharing a bathroom with the guys we love.
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