Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke [1973 - ] is a civil rights activist who in 2006 began using the phrase "Me Too" on social media to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault in society. In 2017, #MeToo went viral as women began using it to tweet about the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. The phrase quickly developed into an international movement; Burke speaks at various conferences around the world to amplify her concern. She continues her work in service of young women of color as Senior Director of Girls for Gender Equity.