Listed In: Civil Rights Activists
Birthdate: September 12, 1973
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Tarana Burke, an American activist, is renowned for establishing the MeToo movement aimed at supporting women who have faced sexual abuse. She introduced the phrase in 2006 to uplift survivors, and it gained significant traction in 2017 with the Harvey Weinstein scandal, becoming a viral hashtag. In recognition of her advocacy efforts, Burke was named a Time Person of the Year in 2017. She is a respected speaker and holds the position of Senior Director at Girls for Gender Equity in Brooklyn. Harvard University has even featured a case study on her influential work.
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