Sexual Assault

Dozens of people hold and rally around a massive red sheet with "We believe all survivors" printed on it in navy blue.
Sung Yeon Choimorrow, Marcela Howell, Jessica González-Rojas  Oct 4, 2018 5:54PM EDT

This Is a Defining Moment for Women of Color Who Survived Sexual Violence [OP-ED]

“We saw an educated White woman with financial, legal and familial support testify about being sexually assaulted, and then face the emotionally exhausting experience of being cross-examined for hours and disbelieved by many Senators. We got the message: If they won’t listen to her, it will be even worse for us.”
Lisa Borders. Black woman in purple and black dress speaks behind brown podium with white sign with blue and green text and in front of white columns and black curtains and brown barriers
Sameer Rao  Oct 3, 2018 3:48PM EDT

Lisa Borders Plans to Take Time's Up to the Next Level

The former head of the WNBA talks about her new role as the Time’s Up initiative’s president and CEO.
Alicia Keys. Black woman in black shirt and blouse with pink flowers and blue and red lines on sleeves smiles while holding onto black piano in front of black light stand and blue lights and brown building
Sameer Rao  Oct 2, 2018 3:04PM EDT

Alicia Keys, Esperanza Spalding to Perform at Brett Kavanaugh Protest

Artists and activists will gather outside the Supreme Court to protest Kavanaugh’s advancing candidacy for SCOTUS justice.
Brett Kavanaugh. White man's face takes up half the frame.
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 27, 2018 8:48AM EDT

Watch as Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford Testify Before Senate

Three women have now come forward with allegations against President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court.
Brett Kavanaugh. White man's face takes up half the frame.
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 17, 2018 3:32PM EDT

Time's Up on Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Christine Blasey Ford says the Trump nominee sexually assaulted her. The Time’s Up movement says the judge should not be appointed to the highest court in the land.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 5, 2018 3:39PM EDT

Naima Ramos-Chapman Fights Patriarchy, Misogynoir On Screen

From “And Nothing Happened” to “Random Acts of Flyness,” the filmmaker’s work often centers Black women whose lives have been interrupted by violence.
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Sameer Rao  May 24, 2018 4:23PM EDT

Lyric Cabral to Direct R. Kelly Documentary

The “T(error)” filmmaker’s upcoming documentary draws from BuzzFeed News’ reporting on the singer’s alleged sexual abuse of Black women and girls.
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Ayana Byrd  May 22, 2018 1:11PM EDT

Workers File Sexual Harassment Charges Against McDonald's

The women and teenagers say they were afraid to speak out for fear of being fired.
Junot Díaz. Brown man in deep purple sweater, blue and white striped button down and black-rimmed glasses stands and talks in front of a screen
Kenrya Rankin  Apr 9, 2018 1:32PM EDT

Junot Díaz Opens Up About Sexual Abuse, Healing in New Essay

“More than being Dominican, more than being an immigrant, more, even, than being of African descent, my rape defined me.”
Black woman at protest carries sign that reads, "No means no."
Ayana Byrd  Dec 22, 2017 9:00AM EST

The New Normal: #MeToo, I Am Heard

“Men sexually harassed women because they could. Women are talking today because, in this new era, we finally can.”
Woman wears "Trump" pin and "Judge Roy Moore U.S. Senate" sticker
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 12, 2017 10:55AM EST

WATCH: Why Roy Moore's Racism, Homophobia and Alleged Sexual Relations With Teenagers Should Bar Him From Congress

Moore wants to represent Alabama in the United States Senate. Democracy Now! breaks down the Republican candidate’s record.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 7, 2017 3:58PM EST

ICYMI: Gabrielle Union Laments Empathy Gap Between Black and White Survivors

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence whose pain has been taken seriously. Whose pain we have showed historically and continued to show.”
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Sameer Rao  Dec 6, 2017 12:33PM EST

'Silence Breakers' of Color Among Those Named Time 'Person of the Year'

Time honored #MeToo Movement founder Tarana Burke and other women who embraced her campaign’s message in their own battles against sexual violence.
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Kenrya Rankin  Dec 6, 2017 11:30AM EST

John Conyers Jr. Resigns From Congress Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims

The “dean” of the House maintains that the allegations leveled against him are false.
John Conyers Jr.
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 22, 2017 3:46PM EST

Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into John Conyers Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Detroit Free Press on the Michigan Representative: “He should resign his position and allow the investigation into his behavior to unfold without the threat that it would render him, and the people he now represents, effectively voiceless.”
Arielle Iniko Newton  Oct 19, 2017 9:45AM EDT

What I Learned From #MeToo: Stop the Instant, Harsh Critiquing [OPINION]

RaceBaitr editor Arielle Iniko Newton admits she was quick to dismiss #MeToo. Here, she reflects on how harsh, premature critiques of the online, decentralized campaigns so many of us use can hinder our growth.
Sexual assault survivor Amita Swadhin testifies against Sen. Jeff Sessions' confirmation on January 11, 2017.
Yessenia Funes  Jan 11, 2017 4:46PM EST

Hear From the Sexual Assault Survivor Who Testified Against Jeff Sessions

Amita Swadhin: “I agreed to testify because it’s really important for there to be public record that there was resistance to his nomination both from the grassroots along with our allies who are elected officials.”
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Sameer Rao  Nov 1, 2016 11:39AM EDT

Milwaukee Officer Who Killed Sylville Smith Fired for Sexual Assault Charges

The complaint against Dominique Heaggan-Brown came two days after he fatally shot Smith and sparked an uprising in Milwaukee.
Women in protest circle
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 18, 2016 10:58AM EDT

Pu**y Grabs Back Protests Spread Nationwide

The grassroots day of action says #GOPHandsOffMe ahead of the final presidential debate.
Women protesting
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 12, 2016 3:15PM EDT

#GOPHandsOffMe Protest Co-Organizer: 'This is Just the Beginning'

We spoke to co-organizer Jodeen Olguín-Tayler about why it was important to bring together a multiracial group of women—including sexual assault survivors—to protest the Republican presidential nominee.