Burke and Farrow on the Me Too Movement
April 20, Burke & Farrow on the Me Too Movement
Over 300 students received complimentary tickets to the upcoming Presidential Speaker Series event, featuring New York social justice activist Tarana Burke, originator of the “Me Too” movement, and journalist Ronan Farrow, who helped break the story exposing multiple accusations of assault and harassment by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
The wave of reported incidents of sexual assault and misconduct that followed the Harvey Weinstein exposé – involving entertainment personalities, politicians, educators, and others – has brought renewed attention and awareness to the widespread nature of this behavior. The movement has demonstrated that sexual assault and harassment persist despite the life-changing effect that sexual assault and harassment have on individuals, and despite systematic efforts to raise awareness, educate and alter behavior across many environments. This event provides an opportunity to engage with leaders at the forefront of this social justice movement, to better understand the phenomenon of sexual abuse and to more deeply appreciate the profound cultural change the #MeToo movement represents.
This is the seventh Presidential Speaker Series event. Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in McCarthey Athletic Center. General seating tickets are $14, and $10 for students, educators and seniors. www.gonzaga.edu/presidentialspeaker