Caitlin Wiesner

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.