Venkayla Haynes says there needs to be more awareness within the MeToo movement around the experiences of LGBTQ people and people of color, who she said are often left out of the conversation. Pride50
Julie ComptonAfter Haynes was sexually assaulted her freshman year of college, she decided to advocate for survivors like herself.“I wanted to come out about my story and inspire other people and get into this work to help others who are just like me, because I wish I had someone like me when I was going through what I was experiencing,” Haynes told NBC News.
“I try to make sure that I connect them with organizations that focus on them and them only, especially with black folks, disabled folks, undocumented immigrants — all those people that are part of that community, as well,” said Haynes. “I think pride means living freely and unapologetically no matter what society intends to force upon us, especially with societal norms. I also believe that pride is having a sense of self that is rooted in love, community and liberation.”
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