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The Unwanted Sorority

The Unwanted Sorority

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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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  • Honoring Vanessa Guillen, Denisha Montgomery, and LaVena Johnson: On Military Sexual Violence

    Honoring Vanessa Guillen, Denisha Montgomery, and LaVena Johnson: On Military Sexual Violence
    Aug 28 2025
    In this week's bonus episode, we cover a brief introduction to military sexual violence and military sexual trauma, and highlight a few notable cases that have either set a precedent for progress in terms of the military's response to individual cases or reinforced the instinct of silence for others. In doing so, we honor the stories of Vanessa Guillen and he family's fight for justice, as well as Denisha Montgomery and LaVena Johnson, whose families are still seeking answers today. Resources and Mentions President Biden's Executive Order, 2022 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial [link found using the Wayback Machine, as the original link has been deactivated on WhiteHouse.Gov; original link last accessible January 20, 2025 at 16:35:32]FedWeek's article "Court Says Military Members Can Sue Others in Uniform"Liz Jassin's article about Denisha Montgomery "Family believes woman was murdered during deployment"Combat Sexual Assault Marielle Pdilla on the Feres Doctrine "The 19th Explains: How a recent court opinion could clear the way for military sexual assault survivors to find justice"U.S. Department of Defense, "DOD, Services Moving Ahead on Recommendations to Combat Sexual Assault"Fort Hood Independent Review- TimelineStanford University Library- Say Their Names exhibit: LaVena JohnsonTeam Ebony of EBONY Magazine's article "The Sexual Trauma of Black Female Veterans"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    25 mins
  • Stepping In to Change Rape Culture with Dr. Taylor Waits

    Stepping In to Change Rape Culture with Dr. Taylor Waits
    Aug 21 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Tending the Garden: Understanding the Life Work of Healing with Jimanekia Eborn, Part II

    Tending the Garden: Understanding the Life Work of Healing with Jimanekia Eborn, Part II
    Aug 14 2025

    Aaaaand we're back with part two of our two-episode tribute to Professor Anita Hill. In this episode we dive more into her continued legacy and the significance of Kimberlé Crenshaw in the intersectional fight against sexual violence

    Leatra also shares Jimanekia Eborn's Grad Chapter Corner, catching up on how she's been over the past two years since they recorded her interview.

    Resources & Mentions

    Meet Anita Hill

    Aamna Mohdin’s article from The Guardian- Kimberlé Crenshaw: The Woman Who Revolutionised Feminism – and Landed at the Heart of the Culture Wars

    DeNeen L. Brown’s article from The Washington Post- The Scathing Ad 1,600 Black Women Bought to Oppose Clarence Thomas

    Twitter post from author Tayari Jones, a Black woman who donated to the ad

    The Shirley Chisholm Project’s article celebrating Anita Hill’s documentary release

    Anita Hill's books, Speaking Truth to Power (1998), Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race, and Finding Home (2012), and Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence (2022)

    Jimanekia Eborn's nonprofit, Tending the Garden. Looking to join the survivor space? Check it out here

    Catch Jimanekia hosting the following upcoming events: 1. CINTIMA's first annual Flicker Festival, a first-of-its-kind curated international festival celebrating intimate storytelling in film, learn more here and 2. Link to Tending the Garden's programming, created to help you "explore a safe, supportive space offering tools, workshops, and connections to help you thrive."

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    48 mins
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