me too movement
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Real Housewives of New York’s Luann de Lesseps Accuses Russell Simmons of Groping Her in Elevator
The list of women accusing music mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct is still growing. Recently Real Housewives of New York star Luann de Lesseps added her voice to that list, accusing the 60-year-old of groping her several summers ago at a hotel. In an extended interview about her life with the Daily Beast, de…
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Fit for a Queen: Tarana Burke Gets Her Moment to Shine
We’ve long thought that #MeToo Movement founder Tarana Burke deserved to be treated like the queen she is, and it’s been a delight to see her profile rise in recent months, finding her on red carpets and talk shows alike. But as her platform has rightfully grown, it’s Burke’s humility that has truly stunned as…
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#CopsToo: When Police Officers Use Sexual Assault to Terrorize Vulnerable Communities
In August of last year, Texas attorney Samuel Cammack III published a disturbing and graphic video on his website in an effort to send shockwaves throughout Harris County and the entire state of Texas. “Once the community sees this, they’re going to be outraged and disgusted,” Cammack asserted to Houston’s KTRK-TV. The video was dashcam…
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#HereWeAre: Is It the ‘Year of the Woman’ (Again), or Are We Just Marketable (Again)?
In March of 1993, I was a high school senior, soon to enter the predominantly (but not exclusively) female enclave of Sarah Lawrence College. Coincidentally, that year, the Academy Awards themed their ceremony “Oscar Celebrates Women and the Movies,” putting their own spin on what the media was calling “the Year of the Woman,” which…
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Our Sisters’ Keeper: Tarana Burke Keeps Us Focused
How do we count the ways we love Tarana Burke? The #MeToo founder has been rightfully getting her shine since the movement bearing the name she coined caught Hollywood’s attention last fall. In the months since, she has appeared on red carpets, been honored in Time magazine, and become a regular on the talk and…
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Wendy Williams Is Wildin’; When It Comes to Sexual Assault, Women Can Get It Twisted, Too
Talk show host Wendy Williams has a long history of being problematic. Years before her success as a television host, she dominated New York City radio as a shock jock obsessed with celebrity gossip and provocative chitchat. She spat vitriol that scathed her targets and caused many of them to retaliate, most notably Sean “Diddy”…
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Kimora Lee Simmons Speaks Out on Russell Simmons Sexual Assault Allegations
Kimora Lee Simmons, the ex-wife of music mogul Russell Simmons, has spoken out for the first time since sexual assault allegations against her ex-husband broke late last year. In an Instagram post captioned “Now that I put my baby down…,” Kimora took a rather neutral stance to the allegations, saying that while the allegations against…
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Simone Biles Says She, Too, Was Abused by USA Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar
Olympic star Simone Biles has added her voice to the #MeToo movement, revealing in a statement via Twitter that she, too, was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. More than 140 women have accused Nassar of probing and fondling them without gloves, warning or permission under the guise of giving them…
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Mary J. Blige Talks Sexual Harassment at Golden Globes Event: ‘Don’t Touch Me or I’ll Kill You’
Award-winning singer Mary J. Blige opened up some about her history dealing with the sexual assault that she faced as a child, detailing how it affected her approach to the issue now, as a star. “I’ve had to fight since I was 5 years old … ever since [the ages of] 5 to 17, I’ve…