Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams revisits Anita Hill's groundbreaking testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1991. Before the #MeToo movement and the widespread conversations about workplace harassment, Hill's testimony ignited national discussions about power, credibility, and gender dynamics in politics.

This refreshed episode from 2016 explores how Hill's testimony changed the landscape for women in the workplace and public life. Cynthia provides historical context on Robert Bork's earlier Supreme Court nomination, the role of key political figures like Joe Biden and Arlen Specter, and the parallels between Hill's experience and the 2018 Brett Kavanaugh hearings.

Join Cynthia as she examines what has changed in the conversation about sexual harassment, the ongoing impact of Hill's activism, and the role of media in shaping public perception.

Related Episodes: I Believe Anita Hill (2.7)

https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5e8bd659-e882-403c-85e2-6923cd9b2125.mp3

Resources:

Race, Gender and Power in America: The Legend of the Hill-Thomas Hearings by Emma Coleman Jordan (1995)

Speaking Truth to Power, by Anita Hill (1997)

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