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The experience of all sexual violence survivors is not created equal—why are Black women’s experiences not taken seriously? From #MuteRKelly to Tory Lanez, we’ve seen Black women used as scapegoats and blamed for the harm caused to them. We talk with Tarana Burke and Jamilah LeMieux about Drake vs. Kendrick, protecting Black women, and what it means to keep us safe.

For more information and ways to support survivors, visit the metoo. Movement website

Resources:

1. You can stream Surviving R. Kelly on Netflix
2. The book Lark mentioned is Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly
3. The book Jessica mentioned is Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall
4. Here is the metoo. Movement and Black Voters Matter Survivor Justice Voter Guide
5. More on Tarana Burke
6. More on Jamilah LeMieux