Tarana Burke
Activist | Founder of the 'Me Too' Movement
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Tarana Burke is the founder of the 'Me Too' movement, a global reckoning on sexual violence and misconduct. As a civil rights activist, Burke has dedicated over 25 years to supporting and empowering Black and brown girls from low-wealth communities.
Her memoir 'Where the Light Enters' reflects on her personal journey and the origins of the 'Me Too' movement. Burke's keynotes inspire audiences to confront injustice, amplify marginalized voices, and create a more equitable future.
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Me Too is a movement, not a moment
In 2006, Tarana Burke was consumed by a desire to do something about the sexual violence she saw in her community. She took out a piece of paper, wrote "Me Too" across the top and laid out an action plan for a movement centered on the power of empathy between survivors. More than a decade later, she reflects on what has since become a global movement -- and makes a powerful call to dismantle the power and privilege that are building blocks of sexual violence. "We owe future generations nothing less than a world free of sexual violence," she says. "I believe we can build that world."
Tarana Burke at Aspen Ideas Festival 2018
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2018 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
| Aspen Ideas Festival | 2018 |
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