Tarana Burke
Sexual assault allegations seem to be a badge of honor in Trump’s America. Was #MeToo an epic failure?
The push to end sexual violence has sparked a revenge campaign setting fire to women’s rights and pushing young men to the right. But organizers can learn from the movement’s losses
Carter Sherman
30, Mar, 2025 @11:00 AM
Tarana Burke: 'If it weren’t for Black women, I would not have made it'
The activist, educator and originator of the phrase Me Too on her work to combat sexual violence in America
Kadish Morris
15, Nov, 2020 @12:00 PM
My changemaker of the decade, by Amal Clooney, Solange Knowles, Caitlyn Jenner and more
Who had the biggest impact on the decade? Some of its top players nominate the person they most admire
23, Nov, 2019 @10:30 AM
ABC apologises after sex abuse survivors' names shown in Tracey Spicer #MeToo documentary
Spicer says she is ‘gutted’ the ABC mistakenly failed to blur out the survivors’ names in the film on its media-only publicity site
Amanda Meade
13, Nov, 2019 @3:23 AM
'A phenomenal leap': Tarana Burke on #MeToo's success so far and next steps
If it’s possible to galvanise people starting with a hashtag, then so much more is possible, the Sydney Peace prize winner says
Melissa Davey
23, Oct, 2019 @2:00 AM
Steve McQueen meets Tarana Burke: ‘I want to be part of shifting the narrative’
The director and the MeToo founder tackle misogyny and movies
Emma Brockes
08, Dec, 2018 @10:00 AM
#MeToo has been misrepresented as plot against men, says founder
Campaign to support survivors of sexual violence is unrecognisable, says Tarana Burke
Patrick Greenfield
30, Nov, 2018 @1:57 PM
#MeToo leaders say Asia Argento abuse claim should not discredit movement
As Weinstein’s lawyer lambasts ‘hypocrisy’ over new sexual assault allegation against Argento, feminists urge caution
Julia Carrie Wong
21, Aug, 2018 @6:27 AM
#MeToo founder Tarana Burke: ‘You have to use your privilege to serve other people’
After Weinstein, Burke’s slogan was adopted overnight by people sharing their experiences of rape and sexual assault. The women’s activist is using her high profile to help the young women she has spent decades fighting for – those who have suffered abuse, and don’t have a voice
Emma Brockes Portrait by Ali Smith
15, Jan, 2018 @5:57 AM
‘We say, time’s up!’ Who were the activists at the Golden Globes?
Eight women accompanied stars including Laura Dern and Meryl Streep at the awards to highlight the issues of sexual harassment and gender inequality in the workplace. Here’s more about their work
Guardian staff
08, Jan, 2018 @6:44 PM
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