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WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
oth #MeToo and #TimesUp represent the solidarity of
women everywhere.
Officially created in 2006 by Tarana Burke as part of a
campaign to promote “empowerment through empathy”
among women of color who have experienced sexual
abuse, Burke said #MeToo declares sexual violence sufferers aren’t
alone and shouldn’t be ashamed.
In October 2017, Alyssa Milano encouraged using the phrase to
bring attention to the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and
harassment. The #MeToo movement was represented with black attire
at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards.
The #TimesUp movement is a unified call for change from women
in entertainment for women everywhere, founded on Jan. 1.
To view a specially produced video
of the women sharing their stories,
visit gazellemagazine.com.
The taped program debuts
“The Gazelle Life,” a new venture
that brings our stories to life
with video, in partnership with
Optimal Entertainment.
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