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R. Kelly Is Still Blaming Girls, Young Women for His Demise. Let’s All Pretend To Be Shocked
The disgraced R&B singer recently filed an appeal against his New York federal sex crimes case, citing a plethora of alleged errors.
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‘This Shit Made Me Sick to My Stomach’: Kehlani Details Disturbing Sexual Assault After Concert In Europe
The Blue Water Road singer had previously spoken out in support of other sexual assault survivors in the past.
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NYPD’s Real-life Special Victims Unit Is Under investigation
The federal government is an investigating the NYPD’s Special Victims Division, alleging it may engage "in a pattern or practice of gender-biased policing.”
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Domestic Workers Seek Visibility during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The National Domestic Workers Alliance is fighting to pass a bill to grant protections to domestic workers in their workplaces.
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Exclusive: Robert Marshall, Sexual Assault Survivor, Shares Story and Empowers Men to Do the Same
Founder of I Am Man Inc. Robert Marshall shares how his experience with sexual abuse from childhood had encouraged him to create a space for all men survivors.
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Drew Dixon, Donna Hylton and More Survivors of Color Urge New York Lawmakers to Pass the Adult Survivors Act
Dixon and Hylton were among several speakers advocating for the end of statutes of limitations that prevent many survivors from seeking justice.
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The Root Institute 2021: Tarana Burke’s New Memoir Unbound Retraces the Birth of a Movement
The founder and leader of the Me Too movement retraces her steps in a deeply vulnerable and moving memoir under Oprah's imprint.
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Phylicia Rashad Apologizes to Howard Students and Parents for 'Insensitive' Cosby Tweet
The actor and dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts was roundly criticized for celebrating her on-screen husband's early release from prison.
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Bill Cosby Celebrates Technicality-Based Prison Release; Howard University and Janet Hubert Respond to Phylicia Rashad
Cosby says he always maintained his innocence, Howard University denounces Rashad's insensitive comments and Hubert calls out Rashad.
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British Actor Noel Clarke Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Michaela Coel Supports 20 'Brave Women' Who Came Forward
Content Warning: The following article contains details of alleged sexual misconduct, including unauthorized sharing of explicit photos, groping, harassment and bullying. British actor Noel Clarke (Doctor Who) has been accused of sexual misconduct by 20 women, according to an investigative report published by The Guardian on Thursday. The women allege that the acclaimed actor is…
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