Caitlin Wiesner
Assistant professor of history at Mercy University specializing in 20th-century U.S. gender, sexuality, race, and crime-control policy; author of Between the Street and the State about Black women's anti-rape activism.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 15min
Caitlin Wiesner, "Between the Street and the State: Black Women’s Anti-Rape Activism Amid the War on Crime" (U Pennsylvania, 2025)
Caitlin Wiesner, Assistant Professor of History at Mercy University, dives into her groundbreaking work on Black women's anti-rape activism. She explores the tension between feminist movements and policing, revealing how Black activists redirected state funds to community care. Wiesner highlights innovative strategies like the Chicago Sexual Assault Services Network and critiques of federal policies like VAWA, showing how these activists navigated violence to foster resilience. This rich conversation uncovers the profound impact of grassroots approaches to safety and justice.
Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 15min
Caitlin Wiesner, "Between the Street and the State: Black Women’s Anti-Rape Activism Amid the War on Crime" (U Pennsylvania, 2025)
Caitlin Wiesner, an Assistant Professor of History, discusses her groundbreaking work on Black women's anti-rape activism during the war on crime. She reveals how Black organizers viewed police as a source of violence, rather than protection, and employed strategies of subversion and resistance. Wiesner highlights community-based care and the innovative approaches of activists like Lynn Moncrief and Nakenji Ture, showcasing their profound impact on both local and national movements. Her insights reflect a critical reassessment of feminist strategies against sexual violence.
