Examining Sexual Violence Through the Lens of Race
In early February, Tarana Burke, the original founder of the #MeToo movement, spoke in Pittsburgh. Several members of Blackburn Center’s community were fortunate enough to be in attendance at this standing-room-only event, where Ms. Burke spoke about her life, her work, and how sexual violence impacts all women, but particularly women of color. In her talk, Ms. Burke made a statement that resonated with the audience. After speaking about a report on rape in Pittsburgh, she