sexual harassment
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The Conversation About Aziz Ansari Is an Uncomfortable Mess, Which Is Why We Need to Have It
If there were one word to accurately describe the now-much-discussed piece in which a young woman accuses Aziz Ansari of sexual assault on their first date, it would be “messy.” What’s laid in front of readers is an awkward and, at times, bare account of how the date devolved into a veritable tug-of-war of sexual…
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Damn, Kevin Spacey. Are You an N-Word-Dropping Racist, Too?
The award-winning actor and alleged child molester Kevin Spacey has now been accused of racism by the owner of an all-black security company who provided security on the set of the series House of Cards. (To be clear, when we call Spacey “award-winning,” we are referring to his 2000 best actor Oscar for American Beauty.…
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The #MeToo Movement Won’t Kill Any Sexy Movies in Hollywood, Because You Know What’s Sexy? Consent
I was scrolling through my Twitter timeline, minding everyone else’s business, when I came across an article entitled, “How the #MeToo Movement Could Kill Some Sexy Hollywood Movies,” via the Hollywood Reporter. After rolling my eyes so hard they could be on a river, I decided to take a gander. In the article, several industry…
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NYC Woman Sues Former Boss for Forcing Her to Pick Up Dog Feces as Revenge Prank
A New York City woman is alleging that she was the target of a vile prank by her former boss—a retaliative move, she says, for spurning a co-worker’s sexual advances days earlier. The prank, Shanae Johnson said, was intended to humiliate her and involved picking up dog feces from the sidewalk outside Easy Thrift Shop,…
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Mary J. Blige Talks Sexual Harassment at Golden Globes Event: ‘Don’t Touch Me or I’ll Kill You’
Award-winning singer Mary J. Blige opened up some about her history dealing with the sexual assault that she faced as a child, detailing how it affected her approach to the issue now, as a star. “I’ve had to fight since I was 5 years old … ever since [the ages of] 5 to 17, I’ve…
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On Golden Globes Sunday, Here’s #WhyWeWearBlack: The Stars Behind #TimesUp Hope You’ll Stand With Them
Some of your favorite Hollywood actresses—including Tracee Ellis Ross, Tessa Thompson, Kerry Washington and Rashida Jones—have a message for you: They are standing with women across the world, and hope you’ll stand in solidarity with them this Golden Globes Sunday by wearing black. You can see the full video above, but the women of the…
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Broadway Star Ben Vereen Accused of Sexually Assaulting Young Actresses During Production of Hair
The fallout from the #MeToo movement has only just begun, and Broadway legend Ben Vereen is the latest to face accusations of abuse after several young actresses came forward accusing the star of sexually assaulting them during the 2015 production of Hair. According to the New York Daily News, the women, all part of the…
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#WomanCrushWednesday: How the Women of #TimesUp Are Working to Crush Sexual Abuse and Level the Playing Field Beyond Hollywood
Here at The Glow Up, we love seeing women in power. But much more important and inspiring is to see women use the power they have to empower other women. That’s why we’re giving a #WomanCrushWednesday hat tip to the 300-strong all-female alliance behind the #TimesUp movement. The powerhouse group of women, which includes Shonda…
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Thoughts Can Do Harm: In Defense of ‘Policing’ Our Fantasies
I wanted to kill my boyfriend in ways that let me observe his suffering and return the power in our relationship to my hands. The thought crossed my mind in the heat of an argument. It is a dangerous, albeit relatable, thought for many people who have experienced romantic love. Although I will not commit…
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Top 10 Disappointing Moments Black People Experienced in 2017
I don’t have to tell you how supremely tough 2017 was to deal with. Like, I’m sure we all could go on and on about how terrible this year truly was to each and every last one of us. Still, the year had some high points, which we pointed out earlier this week, but in…