This episode of The Unwanted Sorority unpacks the legacy of Betty Jean Owens and the first campus demonstration against sexual violence—an act of defiance too often erased from history. Dr. Leatra Tate shares her own story and how a class project, a dissertation, and the voices of Black women survivors helped shape this podcast. We explore the chilling realities of The Red Zone on college campuses and the healing wisdom of bell hooks’ Sisters of the Yam.
This is where truth-telling meets collective care.


Resources & Mentions
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – 24/7 support at 800-656-HOPE
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Ujima- The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery by bell hooks
Know My Name by Chanel Miller
AJC Article on the 1959 Betty Jean Owens Case
More information about The Red Zone

This episode of The Unwanted Sorority unpacks the legacy of Betty Jean Owens and the first campus demonstration against sexual violence&mdash;an act of defiance too often erased from history. Dr. Leatra Tate shares her own story and how a class project, a dissertation, and the voices of Black women survivors helped shape this podcast. We explore the chilling realities of The Red Zone on college campuses and the healing wisdom of bell hooks&rsquo; Sisters of the Yam. This is where truth-telling meets collective care.
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 Resources &amp; Mentions <a href="https://rainn.org/">RAINN (Rape, Abuse &amp; Incest National Network)</a> &ndash; 24/7 support at 800-656-HOPE <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/">National Sexual Violence Resource Center</a> <a href="https://ujimacommunity.org/">Ujima</a>- The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery by bell hooks Know My Name by Chanel Miller <a href="https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/four-white-men-raped-black-coed-and-her-case-became-landmark/KtXxVi9H6QajxPQpuLUdjL/">AJC Article</a> on the 1959 Betty Jean Owens Case More information about <a href="https://www.shatteringthesilence.org/red-zone">The Red Zone</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 

The First Campus Protest: Betty Jean Owens and the Stories We Carry

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