Sexual Harassment

Afton Williamson: Black woman with dark pixie haircut, wearing a black top.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 5, 2019 1:32PM EDT

Actress Afton Williamson Calls Out Racism, Harassment on TV Show

“The Rookie” co-star quits and alleges racial discrimination and sexual misconduct on the set of the ABC show.

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Ayana Byrd May 31, 2019 3:08PM EDT

READ: The Me Too Movement in Indigenous Communities

An investigation into why so many Native women are assaulted and harassed—and how they are advocating for themselves.

Tiarra Mukherjee Apr 25, 2019 1:43PM EDT

READ: Former CBS Exec Calls Out Racism at Media Giant

Former head of diversity Whitney Davis writes that the company is “fraught with systemic racism, discrimination and sexual harassment.”

A drawing of a black and white body wrapped in red ribbon that says "This is not yours"

Camille Rivera Sep 25, 2018 11:19AM EDT

I'm a Survivor Who Isn't Brave Like Anita and Christine. And That's OK

As she watches the fate of Christine Blasey Ford and new Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez, labor organizer Camille rivera reflects on why coming forward should always be the survivor’s choice.

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Sameer Rao May 25, 2018 1:37PM EDT

Morgan Freeman Loses Endorsement Deals After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Several women accused the actor of lewd comments and unwanted groping.

Yellow and white McDonald's sign on red restaurant roof

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.

Indigenous man in blue shirt smiles with hands out in front of white and light grey wall

Sameer Rao Mar 12, 2018 2:21PM EDT

Publisher Indefinitely Delays Release of Sherman Alexie Memoir

The Native American author faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment.

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.”

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.

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.

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.”

Black woman holds sign in front of poster of Bill O'Reilly

Kenrya Rankin Apr 20, 2017 2:13PM EDT

These Folks Tweeting About Bill O'Reilly's Ouster Are All of Us

Maxine Waters: “A day will come when rich men won’t be able to buy their way out of criminal conduct and they will go to jail.”

Kenrya Rankin Oct 11, 2016 4:22PM EDT

Anita Hill on Donald Trump's 'Predatory' Language

“At virtually every dinner table this weekend, people talked about what should happen to Donald Trump’s political ambitions. But little consideration was given to what impact the brutish behavior he claimed to have had on the women he victimized.”