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WhiskeyGrinder

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3. Same reason guys like Weinstein and Cosby were.

Reply to Takket (Reply #1)

Sun Jan 6, 2019, 10:29 AM

Jan 2019

They're talented and powerful. In addition, black men assaulting black women and girls can sometimes be seen as a "black problem" that white people can't, shouldn't or aren't interested in talking about. But in the era of #MeToo -- which was started by a black woman -- it's vital that society sees this problem as systemic under male power, not a niche issue.

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'Surviving R. Kelly' Documentary on Lifetime Details Sex Abuse Accusations [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 OP

i've never understood why R. Kelly is just given a free pass............. Takket Jan 2019 #1

Same reason guys like Weinstein and Cosby were. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #3

I watched the whole series, last night Siwsan Jan 2019 #2

I'm sorry the series held extra weight for you. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #4

Thanks for the link Siwsan Jan 2019 #5

Be good to yourself. Thinking of you. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #7

Great post, WG. Anon-C Jan 2019 #6

More links to resources and support for survivors: WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2019 #8

I've watched the first 2 episodes...why is this rapist mf'er not in jail? kimbutgar Jan 2019 #9