Me Too founder Tarana Burke discusses where we go from here
Tarana Burke started the Me Too movement in 2006 to support survivors of sexual violence. Eleven years later, as a wave of sexual assault allegations against movie producer Harvey Weinstein broke in the press, the advocate and activist watched her hashtag become a social media rallying cry beckoning victims of sexual harassment or abuse to share their stories. Burke will receive the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership Gleitsman Activist Award for her efforts to help those affected by sexual violence on Feb. 26. The annual award honors an individual or team whose leadership has sparked social change and inspired others to do the same. Previous recipients include Malala Yousafzai, U.S. Representative John Lewis, Nelson Mandela, and Gloria Steinem. Burke spoke with the Gazette recently about her work. Q&A Tarana Burke GAZETTE: Can you assess where the movement stands today, two years after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke? BURKE: What I think,...