Tarana Burke

Fifth Anniversary of Viral #MeToo Prompts Reflection of Needed Systemic Change in Hollywood Following Judgment in “Video Voyeur Trial”

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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Traut calls for eliminating the statute of limitations for sexual predators and assailants, a policy currently enacted by Wyoming, North Carolina, Virginia, and other states.

Key Points: 
  • Traut calls for eliminating the statute of limitations for sexual predators and assailants, a policy currently enacted by Wyoming, North Carolina, Virginia, and other states.
  • #MeToo went viral after the reporting of sexual violence in Hollywood by people in positions of power, such as directors and producers.
  • [Link to the story that ignited the viral movement: https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/from-aggressive-overtures-to-se...
    Every 68 seconds, a person is sexually assaulted in the United States, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
  • Says Traut, Let us work together in the spirit of the anniversary of #MeToo so that the future can be better than our past.

Laverne Cox to Be Honored at Girl Up #GirlHero Awards Celebrating Advocates for Equality

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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An extension of International Day of the Girl, the #GirlHero Awards highlight the collective impact of women and girls as a force for positive change.

Key Points: 
  • An extension of International Day of the Girl, the #GirlHero Awards highlight the collective impact of women and girls as a force for positive change.
  • Girl Up is a global leadership development initiative, positioning girls to be leaders in the movement for gender equality.
  • Girl Up provides leadership training and gives girls the tools to become gender equality advocates and activists.
  • Girl Up was founded by the United Nations Foundation in 2010 and continues to work across a global community of partners to achieve gender equality worldwide.

#MeToo Movement Founder Tarana Burke to be Given an Award in her Name by Town Clock CDC at Inaugural Being Brave Event, an Evening Honoring Survivors of Domestic Violence

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Thursday, August 15, 2019
Articles, Abuse, Human behavior, Humans, Violence against men, Violence against women, Tarana Burke, Cycle of abuse, Domestic violence, Violence

When the facility opened in April 2016, it instantly became the largest, permanent housing program for survivors of domestic violence and their children in New Jersey.

Key Points: 
  • When the facility opened in April 2016, it instantly became the largest, permanent housing program for survivors of domestic violence and their children in New Jersey.
  • "I am proud to host the Being Brave Event and team up with Town Clock to honor survivors of domestic abuse.
  • Tarana Burke will be the first recipient of the Tarana Burke Being Brave Award for outstanding leadership in breaking the cycle of abuse.
  • Our mission is to provide affordable homes and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Institute for Family Services: Groundbreaking New Book Offers a Roadmap to Healing Amidst Colonial and Historical Injustices

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Articles, Health sciences, Health, Psychotherapy, Relationship counseling, Family, Family therapy, Me Too movement, Tarana Burke, Therapy

Tarana Burke spiriting the #Metoo movement.

Key Points: 
  • Tarana Burke spiriting the #Metoo movement.
  • Dr. Almeida's liberation based healing perspective has become a gold standard for therapists and individuals worldwide people across family and community boundaries.
  • She has won numerous awards including the American Family Therapy Academy Distinguished Award for Innovative Contributions to Family Therapy and has been profiled in the Los Angeles Times,NPR, CNN and Pure Oxygen.
  • To receive a copy of Liberation Based Healing Practices, arrange an interview, or schedule a speaking engagement, please contact: Joy Stocke - 732-873-1663 - [email protected]

The New York Women's Foundation Receives $2.25 Million Grant from CBS to Support the Fund for the Me Too Movement and Allies

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Friday, December 14, 2018
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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Women's Foundation (The Foundation) today announced receipt of a $2.25 million grant from the CBS Corporation.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Women's Foundation (The Foundation) today announced receipt of a $2.25 million grant from the CBS Corporation.
  • The grant will support The Foundation's Fund for the Me Too Movement and Allies (The Fund),to ensure that the movement is sustained beyond news cycles and hashtags.
  • Led by Ana Oliveira, President and CEO of The New York Women's Foundation, and Tarana Burke, Founder and Leader of the 'me too.'
  • The partnership's initial membership includes the Washington Area Women's Foundation, Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis, Women's Foundation of Minnesota, Women's Foundation of California, Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts and Women's Funding Network.

The Transformative #MeToo Movement Named SVA Masters in Branding Program's Second Annual "Brand of the Year"

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Monday, December 3, 2018
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NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The #MeToo movement, founded by Tarana Burke, will be named the second annual "Brand of the Year"by SVA Masters in Branding Chair, Debbie Millman, at Brandstand in New York City on Friday, December 7, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The #MeToo movement, founded by Tarana Burke, will be named the second annual "Brand of the Year"by SVA Masters in Branding Chair, Debbie Millman, at Brandstand in New York City on Friday, December 7, 2018.
  • Over the course of 2018, the #MeToo Movement catalyzed change to dismantle shame surrounding sexual assault as survivors came forward to tell their stories.
  • Perpetrators were held accountable and we witnessed the removals and resignations of everyone from high-powered executives to political figures and Hollywood producers.
  • Join us on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Brandstand at SVA Theatre in New York City, where the #MeToo movement will be announced as the second annual Brand of the Year.

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke and Award-Winning Journalist Cokie Roberts Honored at National Women's History Museum Annual Awards Event

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --On May 22, 2018, the National Women's History Museum hosted its Annual Women Making History Awards in Washington, D.C. at the Carnegie Institution for Science.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --On May 22, 2018, the National Women's History Museum hosted its Annual Women Making History Awards in Washington, D.C. at the Carnegie Institution for Science.
  • The event commemorated the achievements of women, generated awareness of the importance of preserving women's history, and highlighted the need for a national women's history museum in our nation's capital.
  • This year's event honored #MeToo founder Tarana Burke and award-winning journalist and author Cokie Roberts.
  • "The fact is we have to be intentional and purposeful about women's history and building this museum," said Tarana Burke.