“What Seales did could possibly diminish how some people respond to victims of sexual assault, it could result in fewer people who believe women and ultimately, it could even kill people.” 

“I will say this, where were these guys when he was on trial"

not one word mentioned about all the other men who claim Jackson never did anything bad to them

Good answer. 

“Perhaps he loved kids too much” is some straight-up NAMBLA shit.

And you know this because you were there and personally knew him?

Oprah once did a long prime time interview with Jackson where, if I recall correctly, he spouted quite a bit of his “I just love children and want them to be happy” bullshit. This feels like her attempt to do some penance for that. I know that I’m dealing with the fact that I ever supported this monster just because I…

This interview was both a smart and necessary play on the part of the documentarian and these victims. Oprah did a wonderful job asking the tough questions in a calm, respectful way that addressed common attacks made against survivors while ensuring these men still knew they were in a supportive, safe environment.…

That scene between Wayne and Amelia at the beginning was beautiful.  That is what a good marriage is, the ability to sit down, cut through all the bullshit, and talk about the stuff you need to talk about in order to keep the both of you going.  No accusations, no blame, no guilt, just an openminded talk between two…

“I would never be brave enough to do what Jussie did. He put his personal freedom at stake and shined a light into some dark corners that need cleaning. In a way, I’m proud of him. Because it doesn’t necessarily matter that this event didn’t happen. It matters that it could happen. That’s the real issue here. So good…

Exactly. She was attacked. Some victims respond by fighting back or shutting down. Others by dissembling or compartmentalizing because that’s how they respond to trauma. All of those are completely valid reactions, even looking past the part where the asshole probably drugged her. And to all the fuckers who stood by…

Basic fact out there for you trolls: if a person is intoxicated, or incapacitated, they are LEGALLY INCAPABLE of giving consent. Doesn’t matter if they just had one too many, or whatever. It. Is. Rape.

.......the fuck?

shut up. way to victim blame. she has every right to go out, have fun, drink, twerk etc if she wants. none of that puts blame on her. and any victim, male or female, deserves to be listened to and respected and not blamed for LIVING A LIFE. you are human trash and i feel sorry that your parents have to live with the…

So a woman literally RECORDED her sexual assault and people didn’t believe her? What more proof is required for them? Or are the internet trolls just trolling? The best thing I ever did was get off twitter, thank you for doing the tough shit Ida. This piece highlights the obvious disregard and hatred for black women…

This shit isn’t complicated.

You are a disgusting person and I hope you die a slow, painful death.

She was drugged!! But EVEN IF SHE WASN’T people behave in all sorts of strange ways after trauma. Most likely she was twerking after because she was drugged or drunk or dissociated and hadn’t processed what happened to her. Fuck these people who deny a rape they witnessed with their own eyes and judge the victim’s…

Very rarely am I speechless. This is one of those times. Same people angry when police walk after clearly seen violating a black man rights are suddenly looking at an assault and finding every legal loophole to excuse it. I know an assault when I see it.