Disruptors Council Launches to Push the Movement Forward
As the movement reaches a powerful milestone, Tarana Burke is charting a bold new path for Me Too International. This week, Burke officially introduced the Disruptors Council, a new group of powerful voices determined to move the conversation beyond survival toward systemic change.
The council brings together a dynamic mix of leaders, including Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union, Ayanna Pressley, Breanna Stewart, Bevy Smith, Padma Lakshmi, Kier Gaines, and Marley Dias. Together, they aim to make prevention—not just response—the heart of the movement.
“Recent high-profile cases have once again made clear just how prevalent sexual violence still is,” Burke said. “The Disruptors Council represents what we’ve always believed: that real change happens when we work together to address the systems that allow sexual violence to persist, not just respond to its effects.”
From Viral Moment to Lasting Infrastructure
The #MeToo movement began as grassroots organizing, became a global rallying cry, and now stands at a turning point. As it approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027, Burke wants to make prevention the centerpiece of its next decade.
In 2017, millions of people shared their stories. They forced a global reckoning with sexual violence and power. But after the headlines faded, Burke knew the work was far from done. “It’s not enough to be aware,” she emphasized in earlier interviews. “We need systems that stop harm before it happens.”
The new Disruptors Council is designed to do just that. It aims to embed prevention efforts across industries, influence policy, and shift cultural norms. These efforts will ensure that what began as a hashtag becomes a lasting movement for justice.
Powerhouse Voices Lead the Charge
The strength of this council lies in its diversity. Members come from entertainment, politics, sports, media, and mental health—because sexual violence crosses every line. Their presence helps push prevention conversations into spaces where people least expect them, turning advocacy into collective responsibility.
“I raise my hand as a survivor and the daughter of a survivor,” said Viola Davis. “I raise my hand to be seen and to break the silence and invisibility of sexual assault…to destroy the stigma, the shame and reclaim our worth. I’m proud to be a disruptor.”
Gabrielle Union echoed this urgency. “I speak up because change starts with raising our voices and standing for what’s right,” she said. “I disrupt by challenging the status quo in ways that create opportunity, understanding, and progress for everyone.”
Building a New Future for Survivors
For Burke, the next era of ‘me too.’ is about power—not just pain. She wants to shift how the world understands sexual violence. Instead of treating it as an inevitable issue, the movement will frame it as a public health crisis that can be prevented with bold action.
Her vision is rooted in unity and shared responsibility. By joining forces with changemakers, Burke is turning collective outrage into collective power. This approach ensures that the next ten years of the movement will be defined by structure, strength, and strategy—not silence.
As Burke leads this charge, she reminds the world why ‘me too.’ is more than a moment. It is a movement building toward a safer future for generations to come.
