Darieth Chisolm
Digital Harassment Activist | Former Elected Official
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Darieth Chisolm is a former Pittsburgh City Councilwoman and digital harassment expert. As founder of the 50 Shades of Silence movement, she raises awareness about the devastating impacts of online abuse.
Chisolm's powerful TEDx talks have reached millions, sharing her personal story of overcoming cyber harassment. Her keynotes empower audiences to build digital resilience and advocate for stronger protections against technology-enabled crimes.
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How revenge porn turns lives upside down
What can you do if you're the victim of revenge porn or cyberbullying? Shockingly little, says journalist and activist Darieth Chisolm, who found herself living the nightmare scenario of having explicit photos taken without her knowledge or consent posted online. She describes how she's working to help victims and outlines the current state of legislation aimed at punishing perpetrators.
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