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@TaranaBurke

Servant Leader. Pronouns: Her/She (like the chocolate bar!)

Harlem, NY
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Joined October 2008
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  1. 16 hours ago

    Now, this was a fun interview! Catch me on Full Release with wherever you get your podcasts. Click the link below to tune in now.

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  2. Oct 9

    This has made me physical ill. No exaggeration. 🥺🤢

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  3. Oct 2

    Always a pleasure

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    "Because there's been so much media spotlight, it feels like a bigger reckoning than it is." Author and activist says more work needs to be done to end the culture of sexual violence-- despite several high-profile rape convictions.
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  4. Retweeted
    Sep 29

    What a beautiful interview

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    Sep 29

    "We are socialized to respond to the vulnerability of white women, and it's a truth that is hard for some people to look in the face," says. "[There's a] stark difference in what it takes to get attention around Black women and girls."

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    Sep 30

    Anita Hill "There is victory in being able to come forward and state what has happened to you," she says. cc 🔥

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  7. Sep 30

    HAPPENING TONIGHT! Join me on IG Live as I chat with about her first book club pick, ! Click the link below to follow my Instagram.

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    Sep 28

    , has released her first memoir! She recently shared insights with about her new memoir , the rise of the movement, and the imperative of ensuring freedom for Black girls.

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  9. Sep 27

    🙌🏾🙏🏾

    Took a much longer time to hit -30- on this story than we ever thought it would, and . You both inspired me, second only to all the brave young women who've trust me and us to tell their stories for 21 years.
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  10. Sep 27

    Thank you you always make space for me and I appreciate it, sis. ❤️

    The show welcomes Activist & Author of "Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement," Tarana Burke ()!
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  11. Sep 27

    I’m looking at , , , , , , , , and so, so, so many other sisters who held them line…

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  12. Sep 27

    It took all of our efforts, and those of tireless journalists like - to get many to pay attention. We have shown once again that when we can’t count on anyone else - we can count on each other.

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  13. Sep 27

    The real story here is about the relentless activism of Black women who refused to let rampant, open abuse and violence toward Black girls and young women fall on deaf ears. Black women were ringing the alarm long before the world knew what ‘me too’ was about.

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  14. Sep 27

    “The verdict represents the first criminal consequence for the singer after decades of accusations of sexual abuse.” This was a long time coming and although it doesn’t bring automatic healing , I hope it brings a sense of closure that can help facilitate the healing process.

    Breaking News: R. Kelly was found guilty of being the ringleader of a decades-long scheme to recruit women and underage girls for sex. The verdict represents the first criminal consequence for the singer after decades of accusations of sexual abuse.
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  15. Retweeted
    Sep 27

    survivors have endured so much and this verdict won’t end the pain but it does matter.

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  16. Sep 27

    🙃

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  17. Sep 26

    What does it mean to YOU to be ? Retweet and share your thoughts.

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    Sep 24

    Help us end child sexual abuse by going to .

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    Sep 25

    . and are paving the way and giving survivors a platform and voice!

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    Sep 25

    The words inside this book are incredible but can we just take a moment for the beauty of on the cover. I so love this. 💚📚

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