‘me too.’ Movement founder Tarana Burke to speak at CU April 15
Tarana Burke, founder of the ‘me too.’Movement, will speak at Ҵýƽ's Macky Auditorium on Monday, April 15.Burkeis being hosted by the student-led Cultural Events Board.Doors will open at 6p.m., with the event beginning at 7 p.m.
Ҵýƽ student ($2) and faculty-staff ($10) tickets will be sold weekdays beginning March 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the first-floor event table in the University Memorial Center. A valid Buff OneCard and cash will be required at the time of purchase. Public tickets ($25) will be available exclusively at the starting at 10 a.m. March 18.
“Tarana Burke has generated a global platform for all victims of sexual assault, especially women of color, to voice their stories in a safe space,”said Mavjuda Rassel, chair of Cultural Events Board. “Burke’s passion and activism for justice has generated a new movement where women can feel heard, understood, supported and no longer silenced.”
Burke has dedicated more than 25 years of her life to social justice and to laying the groundwork for a movement that was initially created to help young women of color who survived sexual abuse and assault.A sexual assault survivor herself, Burkeworksunder the banner of the ‘me too’ Movement to assist other survivors and those who work to end sexual violence. She is also senior director of programs at Brooklyn-based Girls for Gender Equity.
On stage, she aims to providewords of empowerment that lift up marginalized voices, enables survivors across all races, gendersor classes to know that they are not alone, and creates a place for comfort and healing to those who have experienced trauma.
The Cultural Events Board’s mission is to provide programming that brings culture, diversity, and social awareness to the Ҵýƽ campus. Tarana Burke spearheaded and inspired a movement that has encouraged people all around the world to discuss sexual assault in a safe and empowering environment.