There has been a lot of media coverage about the new documentary Surviving R. Kelly this past month. Produced and directed by former music journalist and activist dream hampton, and featuring celebrities like John Legend and #MeToo founder, Tarana Burke, the documentary shares the harrowing stories of numerous…

The open comment period on proposed rule-making for Title IX guidelines around campus sexual conduct closes January 28. Speak About It asks: How can we write guidelines that are human, humane, and equitable, while…

Speak About It acknowledges that our own work is built on the brave work of many activists, educators, and thinkers before us. Likewise, we work today in community with incredible violence prevention and consent advocates across the country. The narratives of people of color, queer…

Thank you for tuning in to our #hotgoss episode all about oral sex and consent! If you didn’t watch the full episode, check it out on FacebookLive here. We covered a lot of ground on the episode, so as a follow up…

For Portland Pride this year, we hosted “All the Sex Ed You Didn’t Get in High School,” a queer-inclusive sex ed panel with experts from local organizations. We learned so much, and want to share all this awesome knowledge with…

What do TV and movies tell us about consent, relationships, and sexual violence? Cast of the Jersey Shoe. Source: MTV In our #SAAM month edition of #hotgoss, we wanted to provide you with some helpful resources for becoming a more aware consumer of media, especially when…

The Speak About It team explores what to do when your fave is problematic. Do you boycott? Can you separate art from artists? Is there a right answer?

As a conclusion to our #hotgoss series on dating apps , we wanted to share some practical advice from our staff about redefining your relationships with the apps. Check out the article below or in the Portland Phoenix on their website! Swipe…

Guest Post By Megan MacKenzie: Learning and listening to your own desires and respecting others’ can be a radical act. I have performed as an educator with Speak About It for 43 shows over the course of the last thirteen months.  No matter…

Understanding gender identity is key to consent. June 26, 2017 by Catherine Buxton When we go to schools we always do one thing: at the beginning of every discussion with students, we introduce ourselves with our names and preferred gender pronouns. Then, we ask our audiences and students to do…

Stealthing is very scary and very real, but Speak About It has the tools to help eliminate it and provide a safer way forward.  iStock photo A few weeks ago it started to appear…