On this week's episode of The Unwanted Sorority, host Dr. Leatra Tate, kicks off a two-part tribute to Professor Anita Hill, unpacking her life before the infamous hearings and situating her story within the broader movement to end sexual violence against Black women.

Leatra is also joined by Jimanekia Eborn, known to many as The Trauma Queen—a nationally recognized Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert, Trauma Media Consultant, and Comprehensive Sex Educator. Together, they dig deep into the emotional labor of "the work" (whatever that actually means), why grief work is part of survivor work, and the responsibility of showing up for yourself and taking care of yourself.

Tune in for part one of this essential series— and come back next week as we return to Anita Hill's story and catch up with Jimanekia, two years after her original appearance on the show. 

Resources & Mentions

Scott Neuman and Lexie Schapitl’s NPR article- Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid

Cory Turner on NPR’s article- How Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Will Be Remembered

Meet Anita Hill

Jimanekia Eborn's nonprofit, Tending the Garden. Looking to join the survivor space? Check it out here

Catch Jimanekia hosting the following upcoming events: 1. "Tell Me What You Like" book talk with author Katie Simon at Pleasure Chest Los Angeles (August 8th), 2. "Grief as a Survivor" virtual class with SheBop (August 12th), 3. CINTIMA's first annual Flicker Festival, a first-of-its-kind curated international festival celebrating intimate storytelling in film, learn more here

On this week's episode of The Unwanted Sorority, host Dr. Leatra Tate, kicks off a two-part tribute to Professor Anita Hill, unpacking her life before the infamous hearings and situating her story within the broader movement to end sexual violence against Black women.
Leatra is also joined by <a href="https://traumaqueen.love">Jimanekia Eborn</a>, known to many as The Trauma Queen&mdash;a nationally recognized Sexual Assault &amp; Trauma Expert, Trauma Media Consultant, and Comprehensive Sex Educator. Together, they dig deep into the emotional labor of "the work" (whatever that actually means), why grief work is part of survivor work, and the responsibility of showing up for yourself and taking care of yourself.
Tune in for part one of this essential series&mdash; and come back next week as we return to Anita Hill's story and catch up with Jimanekia, two years after her original appearance on the show.&nbsp;
Resources &amp; Mentions
Scott Neuman and Lexie Schapitl&rsquo;s NPR article- <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/07/18/nx-s1-5469912/npr-congress-rescission-funding-trump">Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid</a>
Cory Turner on NPR&rsquo;s article- <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/11/19/936225974/the-legacy-of-education-secretary-betsy-devos">How Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Will Be Remembered</a>
Meet <a href="https://anitahillparty.com/history/meet-anita-hill/">Anita Hill</a>
Jimanekia Eborn's nonprofit, <a href="https://www.tendingthegarden.love">Tending the Garden.</a> Looking to join the survivor space? <a href="https://tending-the-garden.mn.co/landing">Check it out here</a>
Catch Jimanekia hosting the following upcoming events: 1. "<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-w-author-katie-simon-and-sex-educator-jimanekia-eborn-tickets-1528114193689?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare">Tell Me What You Like</a>" book talk with author Katie Simon at Pleasure Chest Los Angeles (August 8th), 2. "<a href="https://www.sheboptheshop.com/grief-as-a-survivor.html">Grief as a Survivor</a>" virtual class with SheBop (August 12th), 3. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cintima.co/">CINTIMA</a>'s first annual Flicker Festival, a first-of-its-kind curated international festival celebrating intimate storytelling in film, <a href="https://filmfreeway.com/flickerfestival">learn more here</a>

The Unwanted Sorority explores the personal and collective experiences of Black women, femmes, and gender expansive folks impacted by sexual violence.. Through survivor stories, cultural analysis, and historical context, host Dr. Leatra Tate breaks down the barriers Black women face in seeking justice, healing, and systemic change.

With empathy, honesty, and a focus on advocacy, The Unwanted Sorority creates a space for listeners to witness, learn, and take action toward building a safer, more equitable future.

The Unwanted Sorority explores the personal and collective experiences of Black women, femmes, and gender expansive folks impacted by sexual violence.. Through survivor stories, cultural analysis, and historical context, host Dr. Leatra Tate breaks down the barriers Black women face in seeking justice, healing, and systemic change.
With empathy, honesty, and a focus on advocacy, The Unwanted Sorority creates a space for listeners to witness, learn, and take action toward building a safer, more equitable future.

The Unwanted Sorority 

Anita Hill Wasn’t Alone: Honoring Black Survivors, Then and Now with Jimanekia Eborn, Part I

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5176ca07-3334-49e5-9afa-b3320019781c/transcript