[WATCH] Virtual Event #1: The Collective Power of Black Women to Reshape the Narrative about Sexual Violence
In collaboration with Lunchtable, Blavity’s streaming and networking platform, our first event was titled “The Collective Power of Black Women to Reshape the Narrative about Sexual Violence.” The panel discussed how to change the way we talk about Black survivors, the obstacles that stand in the way, and our optimism about the future of this important work.
Watch the replay and view the discussion guide to help further the conversation with your friends, family, and community.
TIME’S UP Chief Operating Officer Monifa Bandele moderated the distinguished panel, which included:
Fatima Goss Graves, President & CEO, National Women’s Law Center
Salamishah Tillet, Co-founder, A Long Walk Home & Author, In Search of The Color Purple
Ashlee Marie Preston, Multi-Media Personality, Social Entrepreneur, and Activist
[WATCH] Virtual Event #2: Godmothers of the Movement to End Sexual Violence Against Black Women And Girls
In collaboration with Lunchtable, Blavity’s streaming and networking platform, our second event was titled “Godmothers of the Movement To End Sexual Violence Against Black Women And Girls.”
Watch the replay and view the discussion guide to help further the conversation with your friends, family, and community.
You’ll hear from these pioneers and brilliant leaders in the fight for gender justice:
Paula J. Giddings, Author, and Elizabeth A. Woodson Professor, Emerita, Smith College
Karma Cottman, Executive Director of Ujima Inc. The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
Loretta J. Ross, Professor, Smith College
Paris Hatcher, Founder & Director of Black Feminist Future
They share a historical view of the role that Black women have played in addressing and prioritizing sexual violence and share insight on where we go from here.
[WATCH] Virtual Event #3: How Do We Care For Black Survivors’ Stories?
In collaboration with Lunchtable, Blavity’s streaming and networking platform, our second event was titled “How Do We Care For Black Survivors’ Stories?”
Watch the replay and view the discussion guide to help further the conversation with your friends, family, and community.
You’ll hear from the amazing voices of:
Michelle Grier, Chief Program Officer at Girls for Gender Equity Inc.
Dr. Robyn Gobin, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, University Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
N’dea Johnson, Founder and CEO of Yellow Heart Committee
Latifa Lyles, VP Advocacy and Survivor Justice at TIME’S UP
[WATCH] Virtual Event #4: Building Allegiance In The Fight To End Sexual Violence
In collaboration with Lunchtable, Blavity’s streaming and networking platform, our second event was titled “Building Allegiance In the Fight to End Sexual Violence.”
Watch the replay and view the discussion guide to help further the conversation with your friends, family, and community.
Our guest speakers discussed the role that Black men and masculine folks play in supporting Black survivors, exploring ways to show up for Black women—both cis and trans—with the vigor they exhibit when showing up for Black men, and creating an open dialogue about how we hold each other accountable and disrupt rape culture and toxic masculinity in our communities.
Check out this powerful conversation with four dynamic leaders:
Jay Connor, Journalist, Producer, Consultant, and Founder of Extraordinary Ideas
Preston Mitchum, Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Emanuel H. Brown, Executive Director and Steward, Acorn Center for Restoration and Freedom