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In this episode of Critical Reads, we will be discussing Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana J. Burke. Here's a brief summary of the book courtesy of the author/publisher: "From the founder and activist behind one of the largest movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the 'me too' movement, Tarana Burke debuts a powerful memoir about her own journey to saying those two simple yet infinitely powerful words―me too―and how she brought empathy back to an entire generation in one of the largest cultural events in American history. Tarana didn't always have the courage to say 'me too.' As a child, she reeled from her sexual assault, believing she was responsible. Unable to confess what she thought of as her own sins for fear of shattering her family, her soul split in two. One side was the bright, intellectually curious third-generation Bronxite steeped in Black literature and power, and the other was the bad, shame-ridden girl who thought of herself as a vile rule-breaker, not as a victim. She tucked one away, hidden behind a wall of pain and anger, which seemed to work...until it didn't. Tarana fought to reunite her fractured self, through organizing, pursuing justice, and finding community. In her debut memoir, she shares her extensive work supporting and empowering Black and brown girls, and the devastating realization that to truly help these girls she needed to help that scared, ashamed child still in her soul. She needed to stop running and confront what had happened to her, for Heaven and Diamond and the countless other young Black women for whom she cared. They gave her the courage to embrace her power. A power which in turn she shared with the entire world. Through these young Black and brown women, Tarana found that we can only offer empathy to others if we first offer it to ourselves. Unbound is the story of an inimitable woman's inner strength and perseverance, all in pursuit of bringing healing to her community and the world around her, but it is also a story of possibility, of empathy, of power, and of the leader we all have inside ourselves. In sharing her path toward healing and saying 'me too,' Tarana reaches out a hand to help us all on our own journeys." This week's "Musings of Tired Black Social Worker" segment topic is processing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's US Supreme Court confirmation hearing. To purchase the book, visit: Unbound via Amazon or Unbound via MacMillan Publishers Other sources mentioned in this episode include: FAQs - General Information about the Supreme Court by Supremecourt.gov How Does the Supreme Court Work? by Josephine (Jo) Bahn How Ketanji Brown Jackson's path to the Supreme Court differs from the current justices by Adrian Blanco and Shelly Tan James Bevel by Wikipedia.com Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson may have set a new standard for future nominees - Opinion by Adam J. White Judging a Judge on Race and Crime, G.O.P. Plays to Base and Fringe by Jonathan Weisman and Jazmine Ulloa The #Metoo Movement Website To check out the CR podcast content calendar, visit: https://soulsessionswithneph.com/critical-reads-podcast To find out more about me or to consume more of my content, visit soulsessionswithneph.com. You can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook using the handle @soulsessionswithneph, or email me at connect@soulsessionswithneph.com. Thank you again for your time and support!
We're continuing our conversation with activist, founder of the me too movement, and our personal friend and hero,Tarana Burke. We talk about: 1. What Tarana would say to her twelve-year-old self that might have changed the trajectory of her life. 2. Tarana's life-shifting realization that her relationship struggles with her mother were not due to her mother's lack of desire to love her well, but her lack of capacity—and how Tarana built more capacity for her own child. 3. The one thing Tarana said to her child that changed everything—and why Amanda now says the same thing to her children. CW: We reference sexual abuse and trauma. About Tarana: For more than 25 years, activist and advocate Tarana J. Burke has worked at the intersection of sexual violence and racial justice. Fueled by commitments to interrupt sexual violence and other systemic inequalities disproportionately impacting marginalized people, particularly Black women and girls, Tarana has created and led various campaigns focused on increasing access to resources and support for impacted communities, including the ‘me too.' movement, which to date has galvanized millions of survivors and allies around the world. Book: Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement Instagram: @taranajaneen Twitter: @TaranaBurke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Please join us in the first part of our joyful, energizing, and hopeful conversation with activist, advocate, and our personal hero,Tarana Burke. We talk about: 1. How the spoken and unspoken rules for girls led Tarana to constantly perform the role of “good girl” so that “her secret” would never be revealed. 2. The impossible double bind so many survivors live through: that the protection of our community is what saves us, but the need to protect our community is what silences us. 3. Why Maya Angelou's work changed everything for Tarana—and how, in her early twenties, she began documenting everything joyful in her life. 4. How dancing with Rob was the one place Tarana could safely explore her sexuality with no demands on her body—and how meaningful that was for her. CW: We reference sexual abuse and trauma. About Tarana: For more than 25 years, activist and advocate Tarana J. Burke has worked at the intersection of sexual violence and racial justice. Fueled by commitments to interrupt sexual violence and other systemic inequalities disproportionately impacting marginalized people, particularly Black women and girls, Tarana has created and led various campaigns focused on increasing access to resources and support for impacted communities, including the ‘me too.' movement, which to date has galvanized millions of survivors and allies around the world. Book: Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement Instagram: @taranajaneen Twitter: @TaranaBurke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was the fall of 2017 when the MeToo Movement exploded. It seemed every woman on social media was typing #MeToo. The reality of how many people had experienced some sort of sexual harassment, assault or other violence shocked nearly everyone. MeToo was the charge that galvanized millions of survivors and allies around the world. MeToo = You Are Not Alone. The founder of the MeToo Movement, Tarana J. Burke, talks with Laverne about how the narrative has changed from focusing on the survivors to focusing on the guilty and how she's working on reclaiming the original intent of the message. // Links: Book: You Are Your Best Thing We, as Ourselves Time's Up Please rate, review, subscribe and share The Laverne Cox Show with everyone you know. You can find Laverne on Instagram and Twitter @LaverneCox and on Facebook at @LaverneCoxForReal. As always, stay in the love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
The December Sermon: Finding the Core ➡️PART ONE | December Sermon 00:00 ➡️PART TWO | Saturn Forecasts 1:08:00 Aquarius Rising 1:11:30 Pisces Rising 1:17:30 Aries Rising 1:22:11 Taurus Rising 1:27:08 Gemini Rising 1:31:57 Cancer Rising 1:36:48 Leo Rising 1:41:48 Virgo Rising 1:44:55 Libra Rising 1:49:49 Scorpio Rising 1:53:00 Sagittarius Rising 1:56:40 Capricorn Rising 2:00:40 ➡️PART THREE | Q&A 2:04:28 ➡️MENTIONS -Medusa Post by Tarana J. Burke (@taranajaneen on IG) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGbCwPfFCDz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link -Book Mentioned: American Ephemeris 1950-2050 at Midnight by Neil Michelsen & Rique Pottenger (purple cover) -Online Ephemeris: https://cafeastrology.com/2020-ephemeris.html ➡️MAL’S INFO:
Today's episode dives into the topics that are important for each of us living in America right now. As a white woman, I can only offer a white perspective, but since 2013, I've been diving into a deeper understanding of the blindspots that've been created by the comfort + privilege of my skin, + it's time to share these thoughts with you! Below I've curated an intentional list of resources + links to ensure that you're able to continue learning more long after the episode ends. // START HERE: https://chinookfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Supplemental-Information-for-Funding-Guidelines.pdf; For supporting kids to a clearer understanding | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sesamestreet, https://www.instagram.com/apron_education; For supporting yourself / adults to a clearer understanding | Instagram Rachel Cargle: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/, Ericka Hart, M. Ed.: https://www.instagram.com/ihartericka, The Loveland Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelandfoundation, Trevor Noah / The Daily Show: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow, Haile Thomas: https://instagram.com/hailethomas, Raquel Willis: https://www.instagram.com/raquel_willis, Lauren Jauregui: https://www.instagram.com/laurenjauregui, Tarana J. Burke: https://www.instagram.com/taranajaneen, Unity Celeste: https://instagram.com/unity.celeste; For Watching | Netflix (selected from a list compiled by @unity.celeste) Dear White People, Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap, Time: The Kalief Browder Story, Patriot Act: s4 e6, Orange is the New Black: season 4 + 5; For Listening Rachel Cargle Public Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v, My Girl Podcast: https://www.mygirlspodcast.com; For Moving Forward AMAZING conversation on help + tips with voting: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CATbSdgnFnI/; For Reading | *most books are sold out online; share/rent/get an e-book account* White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander; FREE Letter of Accountability for your employer by @whitevas: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37737054=leBPMyQ60HM#action=share