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Will the #MeToo campaign grow into a movement?

Jessica Caldas poses for a portrait in her studio at Georgia State University Wednesday. Jessica posted #MeToo but had mixed feelings about it. BITA HONARVAR/SPECIAL
Jessica Caldas poses for a portrait in her studio at Georgia State University Wednesday. Jessica posted #MeToo but had mixed feelings about it. BITA HONARVAR/SPECIAL
By Helena Oliviero and Shelia Poole
Oct 27, 2017

Nicole Schneider became emotional as she scrolled down her Twitter feed.

“I was 14 he was 23, went out, thought so cool, backseat, that never the same again. hard to talk about even now. tears flow.”

“A male co-worker told me he would pay to watch me dance and that he had singles in his wallet.”

They were connected by two simple words. Feeling empowered, Schneider started typing — #MeToo. While #MeToo has started a conversation about sexual harassment and sexual assault, many question what’s next. Will this be a movement that leads to real change, or just the hashtag du jour?

Read more about #MeToo with stories from local women here.

About the Authors

joined the AJC in 2002 as a features writer.

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Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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