Examining Sexual Violence Through the Lens of Race
In early February, Tarana Burke, the original founder of the #MeToo movement, spoke in Pittsburgh. Several members of Blackburn Center’s...
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Feb 6, 2018
Why We Need to Acknowledge the True Founder of the #MeToo Movement, Tarana Burke
For most Americans, the #MeToo movement started in the fall of 2017, with the bombshell New York Times story that Harvey Weinstein had...
Aug 30, 2017
On Charlottesville: How Racism and Misogyny Have Fueled a New Wave of Hatred
On August 12, 2017, white supremacists from across the nation descended on Charlottesville, Virginia for a “Unite the Right” hate rally...
Aug 23, 2017
Why Intersectionality Matters More Than Ever
A little over a week ago, the nation watched in horror as a collection of neo Nazis and white supremacists marched in Charlottesville,...
Feb 22, 2017
Oppression, Privilege & Intersectionality
Over the past month, we have explored one particular aspect of intersectionality: race. But race is just one way that women can...
Jul 27, 2016
Why Intersectional Feminism Matters
When the reboot of the 1980’s classic Ghostbusters was announced last year, the backlash was immediate. Many proclaimed that this remake...
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