In 2006, Tarana J. Burke started using the phrase “Me Too,” talking about sexual violence on MySpace. Her goal was to support survivors, especially Black women and girls. To say, “I’m not ashamed,” “I’m not alone,” “I see you, I hear you, I understand you and I’m here for you.”
In 2017, actress Alyssa Milano used the hashtag #MeToo in a tweet encouraging people to talk publicly about harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry.