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…

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?

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…