weasourselves

Reshaping the narrative around sexual violence and its impact on Black women and girls and the Black community overall.

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

1/ Four years ago today, millions of survivors raised their voices and said #MeToo. Despite the origins of the movement, started by @TaranaBurke in 2006, Black survivors’ voices were missing from the viral narrative.

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

5/5 We’re excited to share this roundup with you and offer ways to keep the love for Black survivors flowing, especially today, on the anniversary of this viral moment. #weasourselves

Read on for a full roundup of what we've done: https://t.co/puuBWfjWYb

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

1/ Four years ago today, millions of survivors raised their voices and said #MeToo. Despite the origins of the movement, started by @TaranaBurke in 2006, Black survivors’ voices were missing from the viral narrative.

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

4/ As we prepare for the next phase, we are thankful to each of you who signed the pledge, attended a virtual event, or engaged with us on social media. Most importantly, thanks to each of you who are committed to the protection, preservation & promise of Black survivors' lives.

[NNEDV @nnedv]

Follow these orgs to learn more and access resources:

➡️@BlackWomensBP
➡️@SCESA_WOC
➡️@ujimacommunity
➡️Love WITH Accountability (https://t.co/7tO8PB74rh)
➡️The Swan Center (https://t.co/XqCWFOaKJv)
➡���@GGENYC
➡️@MeTooMVMT
➡️@weasourselves

Via @NSVRC: https://t.co/ZCsjQrCx4f

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

This verdict is one that took decades—and has come from survivors' activism and organizing. But we know that survivor justice goes beyond the court system.

We're holding survivors close today and hoping for their healing. #RKellyTrial

[The New York Times @nytimes]

R. Kelly’s conviction represents a major #MeToo moment for Black women.

"This is the culmination of the movement of so many women who having being trying so long to have their voices heard," said Oronike Odeleye, cofounder of a movement to boycott him. https://t.co/WVvXW1dKX5

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

We recognize the current need for healing for Black survivors as the R. Kelly trial begins today.

We’ve put together a set of resources to support survivors, and guide the media and our community in this work. You can find them here: https://t.co/MitoHypXSg

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

#MichaelChe is tasteless and should be out of a job. Period.

This is a perfect example of perpetuating rape culture and the lack of serious concern for Black women’s well-being under the guise of comedic commentary.

https://t.co/dGinJnRYmO via @Deadline

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

TODAY @ 4:30pm PT | 7:30pm ET! Join us (IG: @thedanielleyoung) for a special Live event hosted by @RhapsoDani:

Rape Culture, Solidarity & Our Disappointing Beloveds...Now What?

Featuring @FGossGraves of @nwlc, @MonifaBandele of @TIMESUPNOW and @TaranaBurke of @MeTooMVMT

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

Say that.

[21Ninety @21Ninety]

No one is free, until we're all free ✊🏾

@iPhilSomething spoke truth to power during today's @weasourselves panel on the role Black men & masculine folks play in supporting Black survivors, showing up for Black women + more!

Watch the full discussion 👉🏿 https://t.co/G4NFiRkwZs

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

#ICYMI: We'll be re-airing our fourth #WeAsOurselves conversation today at 2:30 p.m. PT | 5:30 p.m. ET. The discussion will focus on the role that Black men and masculine folks play in supporting Black survivors and Black women. Join us!

[Lunchtable @LunchtableLive]

Tune in to a @weasourselves panel discussion on the role Black men and masculine folks play in supporting Black survivors, disrupting rape culture and toxic masculinity and showing up for Black women — both cis and trans.

Watch TODAY at 5:30PM ET 👉🏿 https://t.co/1ktRqHCoTA

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

Happening Now!

[Lunchtable @LunchtableLive]

Meet us on 7/14 for a @weasourselves talk on the role Black men + masculine folks play in supporting Black survivors, exploring ways to show up for Black women—cis & trans—and discussing how we hold each other accountable & disrupt rape culture.

RSVP: https://t.co/zxbxSPzOh2

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

🎯EVENT REMINDER! Happening today @ 12pm PT/3pm ET- don't miss this open dialogue about building allegiance with Black men and masculine folks in the fight to end sexual violence. RSVP on @LunchtableLive #weasourselves

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

Join us tmw 7/14 @ 12pm PT | 3pmET for a discussion on the role that Black men + masculine folks play in supporting Black women survivors, how we hold each other accountable, + how we can disrupt rape culture + toxic masculinity in our communities.

RSVP: https://t.co/tN2y9yGtG4

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

Still processing what #BillCosby's release means for Black survivors? Join us tomorrow 7/14 @ 4:30PT/7:30pmET on Instagram (@weasourselves) for a candid talkback with @YabaBlay @PrestonMitchum and @fulloffaith22 of @TIMESUPNOW.

[Lambda Legal @LambdaLegal]

LGBTQ+ people are making Emmy history!

From @MjRodriguez7 being the first trans person nominated in a lead acting category, to @theebillyporter’s third nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series—we love LGBTQ+ performers being recognized for their work.

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

Join us tmw 7/14 @ 12pm PT | 3pmET for a discussion on the role that Black men + masculine folks play in supporting Black women survivors, how we hold each other accountable, + how we can disrupt rape culture + toxic masculinity in our communities.

RSVP: https://t.co/tN2y9yGtG4

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

💔 #SayHerName

[UnitedStateofWomen @USOWomen]

Today marks six years since #SandraBland was found dead in a Waller County, Texas jail cell after an officer arrested her over a minor traffic violation.

Never stop saying her name.

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

🙌 THIS.

[weasourselves @weasourselves]

The criminal legal system rarely delivers any real level of accountability or justice for impacted people, esp. survivors of sexual violence. From Cosby’s ruling, survivors are yet again hearing the message that they don’t matter. https://t.co/RJoCCXPYzM