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The hashtag #MeToo came to prominence on Twitter. Its first use was in 2006.

Tarana Burke, a community organizer, sexual abuse survivor, and social justice activist, is the originator of the hashtag. Her mission is “empowerment through empathy.” She provides support for survivors of sexual assault and harassment from vulnerable groups.

In 2017, actor Alyssa Milano tweeted the hashtag in response to allegations of sexual abuse against Harvey Weinstein. Milano suggested that people who experienced sexual harassment or assault use the #MeToo as a status, in the hope of helping others understand the magnitude of the problem.

The hashtag went viral. Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ashley Judd, Anthony Rapp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Terry Crews, and Uma Thurman, used it in their Tweets. This gave rise to the #MeToo movement.

New York Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Conviction

True Crime By Apr 25, 2024

New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein‘s 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges, marking a significant reversal in a case that was foundational to the #MeToo movement. The decision, handed down by the New York Court of Appeals on Thursday, cited crucial mistakes made by the trial judge. Furthermore, the decision reflects a trend in high-profile cases where…

Who Is Joi Dickerson Neal? Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Second Accuser

News By Dec 08, 2023

Joi Dickerson Neal is the second individual to allege that music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and raped her in 1991. She lodged a complaint in Manhattan Supreme Court on November 23, 2023. Her action came just one day before the expiration date of the New York State Adult Survivors Act. She alleges that, in addition to the sexual assault,…

Dylan Farrow’s Statement on Episode 2 of Allen v Farrow

News By Feb 28, 2021

FOR THREE DECADES powerful people have spoken for and spoken over Dylan Farrow, silencing her voice and robbing her of the opportunity to tell her story in her own words. Despite relentless and public gaslighting from people who ought to have protected her, she has never wavered in her testimony. Tonight Episode 2 of the documentary miniseries Allen v Farrow will air…