Community Quote by Tarana Burke
“I founded the Me Too Movement because there was a void in the community that I was in. There were gaps in services. There was dearth in resources, and I saw young people - I saw black and brown girls - who are hurting and who needed something that just wasn't there.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk “Me Too: A Movement for Change”, 2017
The Me Too movement was created to fill gaps in support for vulnerable young Black and Brown girls.
In simple terms: Movement fills community gaps.
Key Takeaway
Support marginalized youth.
Themes
activism
gender
race
community
support
Mood
inspirational
empathetic
Type
social
activist
When to use this quote
- youth programs
- resource allocation
- mental health services
Key Concepts
intersectionality
social justice
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources are still missing?
- How can allies amplify these voices?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining impact needs ongoing funding and advocacy.
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