The Silence Breakers Are TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’
Fastest Growing Social Movement, TIME Says
The Silence Breakers, women and men who have come forward to confront and accuse those who sexually harassed and sexually assaulted them, have been named TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year.”Â
Recognizing “The Silence Breakers”: #MeToo creator Tarana Burke, @rosemcgowan and more in their own words #TIMEPOY pic.twitter.com/GbatmXTh64
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) December 6, 2017
TIME made the announcement live on NBC News’ “TODAY” show Wednesday morning. Actress Alyssa Milano, who helped usher in and support others of the #MeToo Movement appeared live with activist Tarana Burke, who created the #MeToo Movement. NBC’s Savannah Guthrie noted fired former “TODAY” host Matt Lauer is among the accused perpetrators of sexual harassment and assault.
The Silence Breakers are TIME’s Person of the Year 2017 #TIMEPOY https://t.co/mLgNTveY9z pic.twitter.com/GBo9z57RVG
— TIME (@TIME) December 6, 2017
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