Join us on a journey in this episode as we get ready to head back-to-school all across the United States, as Dr. Leatra Tate pays tribute to the groundbreaking work of The Combahee River Collective. The episode also features a compelling conversation with Dr. Taylor Waits, co-founder of #ChangeRapeCulture, who shares her journey in advocating for survivors of sexual violence-- particularly those who are queer, Black, and marginalized-- and describes her organization's impactful work. Tune in to hear their efforts to continue the legacy of activism inspired by the Combahee River Collective.

Resources and Mentions

The Combahee River Collective Statement

Maddie Khaw's Boston Globe article "We Were Building Tables: Demita Frazier Reflects on Influential Black Feminist Collective"

The Combahee River Collective's pamphlet titled, "Eleven Black Women Why Did They Die?"

Dr. Mariana Brandman's Massachusetts Women's History Center article "The Combahee River Collective: Pioneers of Intersectional Feminism" 

Dr. Taylor Waits and Kimiya Factory- #ChangeRapeCulture website

#ChangeRapeCulture- Instagram archive

Jon Marcus' NPR article "While Women Outnumber Men on Campus, Their Later Earnings Remain Stuck"

Women's Sports Foundation's article "Title IX and the Rise of Female Athletes in America"

American Association of University Women's (AAUW) article "AAUW Condemns Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education"

The NAACP's Legal Defense Fund article "The Trump Administration's Attack on the Department of Education, Explained: What Students and Parents Need to Know"

The Clery Center's explanation of the Violence Against Women Act

Advocates for Youth's Know Your IX program- including a Title IX advocacy toolkit

U.S. Department of Education- Office for Civil Rights, File a Complaint (general information page)

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)

Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community

Join us on a journey in this episode as we get ready to head back-to-school all across the United States, as Dr. Leatra Tate pays tribute to the groundbreaking work of The Combahee River Collective. The episode also features a compelling conversation with Dr. Taylor Waits, co-founder of #ChangeRapeCulture, who shares her journey in advocating for survivors of sexual violence-- particularly those who are queer, Black, and marginalized-- and describes her organization's impactful work. Tune in to hear their efforts to continue the legacy of activism inspired by the Combahee River Collective.
Resources and Mentions
The <a href="https://americanstudies.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Keyword%20Coalition_Readings.pdf">Combahee River Collective Statement</a>
Maddie Khaw's Boston Globe article "<a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/02/14/metro/demita-frazier-influential-black-feminist-collective/">We Were Building Tables: Demita Frazier Reflects on Influential Black Feminist Collective</a>"
The Combahee River Collective's pamphlet titled, "<a href="https://historyproject.omeka.net/items/show/590">Eleven Black Women Why Did They Die?</a>"
Dr. Mariana Brandman's Massachusetts Women's History Center article "<a href="https://www.mawomenshistory.org/resources/articles/combahee-river-collective-pioneers-intersectional-feminism">The Combahee River Collective: Pioneers of Intersectional Feminism</a>"&nbsp;
Dr. Taylor Waits and Kimiya Factory- <a href="https://changerapeculture.org/about/">#ChangeRapeCulture website</a>
#ChangeRapeCulture- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chngerpeclture/">Instagram archive</a>
Jon Marcus' NPR article "<a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/06/13/g-s1-4038/women-outnumber-men-colleges-earnings">While Women Outnumber Men on Campus, Their Later Earnings Remain Stuck</a>"
Women's Sports Foundation's article "<a href="https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/education/title-ix-and-the-rise-of-female-athletes-in-america/">Title IX and the Rise of Female Athletes in America</a>"
American Association of University Women's (AAUW) article "<a href="https://www.aauw.org/resources/news/media/press-releases/aauw-condemns-executive-order-to-dismantle-the-u-s-department-of-education/">AAUW Condemns Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education</a>"
The NAACP's Legal Defense Fund article "<a href="https://www.naacpldf.org/case-issue/trump-administration-attack-on-department-of-education/">The Trump Administration's Attack on the Department of Education, Explained: What Students and Parents Need to Know</a>"
The Clery Center's <a href="https://www.clerycenter.org/vawa-dfsca-ferpa">explanation of the Violence Against Women Act</a>
Advocates for Youth's <a href="https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/campaigns/know-your-ix/">Know Your IX program</a>- including a Title IX advocacy toolkit
U.S. Department of Education- <a href="https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/file-complaint">Office for Civil Rights, File a Complaint</a> (general information page)
<a href="https://rainn.org">RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline</a> &ndash; Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Ujima, T<a href="https://ujimacommunity.org/resources/">he National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community</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.

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Stepping In to Change Rape Culture with Dr. Taylor Waits

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