I Still Believe Anita Hill : Three Generations Discuss the Legacies of Speaking Truth to Power

In the fall of 1991, Anita Hill captured the country's attention, when she testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee describing sexual harassment by Clarence Thomas, who had been her boss, and was about to ascend to the Supreme Court. We know what happened: she was challenged, disbelieved, and humiliated; he was given a life-long appointment to decide America's judicial fate. What is less known is how many women and men were inspired because of Anita Hill's bravery, how her testimony changed the feminist movement, and how she singlehandedly brought public awareness to the issue of sexual harassment. Thomas might have won his seat, but Anita Hill's legacy mobilized the women's movement and our need to demand more than the status quo.Twenty years later, this collection brings together three generations to witness, respond to, and analyze Hill's impact and present insights in law; politics; the confluence of race, class, and gender; the persistent questioning of women's credibility; and current cases of sexual harassment. With original contributions by Anita Hill, Melissa Harris-Perry, Catharine MacKinnon, Patricia J. Williams, Eve Ensler, Ai Jen Poo, Kimberly Crenshaw, Lynn Nottage, Gloria Steinem, Lani Guinier, Lisa Kron, Mary Oliver, Edwidge Danticat, Kevin Powell, and many others.**Amy Richards**is the author of__Opting In__, co-author of__Manifesta__, and co-founder of Soapbox, Inc.**Cynthia Greenberg**organized Sex, Power, and Speaking Truth: Anita Hill 20 Years Later, a conference at Hunter College in 2011. In The Fall Of 1991, Anita Hill Captured The Country's Attention, When She Testified Before The Us Senate Judiciary Committee Describing Sexual Harassment By Clarence Thomas, Who Had Been Her Boss, And Was About To Ascend To The Supreme Court. We Know What Happened: She Was Challenged, Disbelieved, And Humiliated; He Was Given A Life-long Appointment To Decide America's Judicial Fate. What Is Less Known Is How Many Women And Men Were Inspired Because Of Anita Hill's Bravery, How Her Testimony Changed The Feminist Movement, And How She Singlehandedly Brought Public Awareness To The Issue Of Sexual Harassment. Thomas Might Have Won His Seat, But Anita Hill's Legacy Mobilized The Women's Movement And Our Need To Demand More Than The Status Quo. Twenty Years Later, This Collection Brings Together Three Generations To Witness, Respond To, And Analyze Hill's Impact And Present Insights In Law; Politics; The Confluence Of Race, Class, And Gender; The Persistent Questioning Of Women's Credibility; And Current Cases Of Sexual Harassment. With Original Contributions By Anita Hill, Melissa Harris-perry, Catharine Mackinnon, Patricia J. Williams, Eve Ensler, Ai Jen Poo, Kimberly Crenshaw, Lynn Nottage, Gloria Steinem, Lani Guinier, Lisa Kron, Mary Oliver, Edwidge Danticat, Kevin Powell, And Many Others. When You Speak Up / Eve Ensler -- Introduction / Amy Richards -- A Comment, Not Casual, Concerning Anita Hill / Mary Oliver -- Remembrances: The Anita Hill Hearings, Twenty Years Later -- Louise M. Slaughter, Maureen Dowd, And Patricia Schroeder -- A Thank You Note To Anita Hill / Letty Cottin Pogrebin -- Twenty Years Later / Dorothy Samuels -- Anita Hill: Still Speaking Truth To Power Twenty Years Later / Charles Ogletree -- But Some Of Us Are Brave / Lani Guinier -- Old And New Depictions Of Justice: Reflections, Circa 2011, On Hill-thomas / Judith Resnick -- Voice, Heart, Ground / Catharine A. Mackinnon -- But I Could Be / Jamia Wilson -- Don't Get Me Started On These Women... / Lisa Kron -- Nita Faye / Asali Devan Ecclesiastes -- What Does Anita Hill Mean To You? / Pat Mitchell ... [et Al.] -- Word Power / Hope Anita Smith -- A Poem For Anita Hill / Kevin Powell -- What Does Credibility Look Like? / Patricia J. Williams -- Give Your Child Your Luggage, Not Your Baggage / Anita F. Hill -- Good Morning Anita Hill / Edwidge Danticat -- The Bloodless Coup / Deborah Copaken Kogan -- Severe And Pervasive / Kathleen Peratis -- Stunned But Not Bowed / Kimberle Williams Crenshaw -- Sex, Power, And Change: Where Do We Go Now? / Virginia Valian -- Supremacy Crimes / Gloria Steinem -- Very Easy To Say And Very Hard To Do -- Even Twenty Years Later / Devon W. Carbado -- How To Run With It / Julie Zeilinger -- The Scarlet C / Lynn Nottage -- Afterword / Cynthia Greenberg. Edited By Amy Richards And Cynthia Greenberg. Includes Bibliographical References. In the fall of 1991, Anita Hill captured the country's attention, when she testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee describing sexual harassment by Clarence Thomas, who had been her boss, and was about to ascend to the Supreme Court. We know what happened: she was challenged, disbelieved, and humiliated; he was given a life-long appointment to decide America's judicial fate. What is less known is how many women and men were inspired because of Anita Hill's bravery, how her testimony changed the feminist movement, and how she singlehandedly brought public awareness to the issue of sexual harassment. Thomas might have won his seat, but Anita Hill's legacy mobilized the women's movement and our need to demand more than the status quo. Twenty years later, this collection brings together three generations to witness, respond to, and analyze Hill's impact and present insights in law; politics; the confluence of race, class, and gender; the persistent questioning of women's credibility; and current cases of sexual harassment. With original contributions by Anita Hill, Melissa Harris-Perry, Catharine MacKinnon, Patricia J. Williams, Eve Ensler, Ai Jen Poo, Kimberly Crenshaw, Lynn Nottage, Gloria Steinem, Lani Guinier, Lisa Kron, Mary Oliver, Edwidge Danticat, Kevin Powell, and many others. Amy Richards is the author of Opting In , co-author of Manifesta , and co-founder of Soapbox, Inc. Cynthia Greenberg organized Sex, Power, and Speaking Truth: Anita Hill 20 Years Later, a conference at Hunter College in 2011. A searing collection of essays looks back at the 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings that ignited a national debate about workplace sexual harassment. In the fall of 1991, Anita Hill captured the country's attention when she testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee describing sexual harassment by Clarence Thomas, who had been her boss and was about to ascend to the Supreme Court. We know what happened next: she was challenged, disbelieved, and humiliated; he was given a lifelong judicial appointment. What is less well-known is how many women and men were inspired by Anita Hill's bravery, how her testimony changed the feminist movement, and how she singlehandedly brought public awareness to the issue of sexual harassment. Twenty years later, this collection brings together three generations to witness, respond to, and analyze Hill's impact, and to present insights in law, politics, and the confluence of race, class, and gender. With original contributions by Anita Hill, Melissa Harris-Perry, Catharine MacKinnon, Patricia J. Williams, Eve Ensler, Ai Jen Poo, Kimberly Crenshaw, Lynn Nottage, Gloria Steinem, Lani Guinier, Lisa Kron, Mary Oliver, Edwidge Danticat, Kevin Powell, and many others. “These timely essays show us how those historic hearings brought sexual harassment (especially in the workplace) into the public eye, while also revealing what still hasn't changed, and reminding us of the intersection of race, class, gender, and power that underlies this contentious issue.” —Publishers Weekly