"How Does It Feel To Know You Changed The World?" - Anita Hill's Testimony Resonates Decades Later

The author of "Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence," begins this two-part interview with Stephen Colbert with a recognition of the long-lasting impact of her powerful 1991 congressional testimony on sexual harassment. #Colbert #Believing #AnitaHill
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[@amyb7063]

She absolutely changed my life. When those hearing took place I was working my first "corporate" job in an office where sexual harassment was the expected norm. The behavior of these men was appalling - pressing themselves up against us, suggestive comments about our bodies, and more and worse. Then Anita Hill came along and all of a sudden there were actual policies about this behavior and all the men went into a giant MELT DOWN. "Whaddaya mean I can't rub my hard on up against you anymore?"" Every single woman in that place felt like we suddenly had a voice and it was ALL thanks to Anita. She will always be my hero.

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

The US Consttution hould be changed to kick-out Supreme court judges who say one thing to be confirmed and vote in oppostion to their testimony before the US congress during confimation hearing.

[@ericciaramella1984]

This is all bullshit.

[@markdziadulewicz6160]

@@JimmyTheGreek2000 truth.....it's sickening to see the obvious corruption and now a religious nut job...Supreme Court my a$$

[@sashek8451]

Amen! Same here!

[@ritamariekelley4077]

@@JimmyTheGreek2000 Oh, but they police themselves...

[@amyanderson6746]

Every woman I know believed her.....because every woman I know had experienced some form of harassment.

[@ohhenry5773]

Yes. The bumper sticker: "We believe you, Anita".

[@dnice4335]

if they say they have not , they are lying

[@helencheung2537]

This woman didn't.

[@JJ-yp6dq]

@@helencheung2537 u don’t know that please don’t judge people about what they go through

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

Uncle Joe (Biden) and Teddyboy (Playboy) Kenndy voted to confirm Thomas. Thirty years later Anita Hill may get justice, 'What goes around ... comes around !'

[@markrobinowitz8473]

Highest respect for her courage. A small quibble: it's sad that Clarence Thomas could even be considered for a LIFETIME appointment given his extreme partisanship and other disqualifying factors, even before she spoke up with her testimony. I like the idea of term limits for the court.

[@janiceisaacs6755]

@Denise Higgins YES!

[@yourmothersboyfriend2348]

It's insane that humans born in 1940 are making legislation today, why the fuck do we have a 'Die in office' position in our government?

[@mb-3faze]

@@yourmothersboyfriend2348 The rule sort-of made sense when the life expectancy was 60 or 70. But now, not so much.

[@Lupita311]

@@yourmothersboyfriend2348 people born in 1940s from parents born in 1915s raising them with ideas and values from the 1800s. Same with teachers and friends with ideas from that era. They are dealing with problems and ideas of today, the 21st century. It is ridiculous if we think about it.

[@patriciarouse2801]

@Denise Higgins enablers are sex offenders too.

[@irenechang2734]

About 30 years ago, I met with EEOC officials on some company matter. After the meeting I asked them, “Whom do you believe, having been a coworker of both Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas? “ The EEOC employee responded, “Anita Hill.” Why weren’t EEOC employees interviewed at the time of the hearings?

[@themagnificentwhiskerbiscuit]

I remember back in 90's my mom always coming home from her job at a gas station and just being so frustrated and fed up with so many guys would hit on her or touch her inappropriately and i was there alot when most did... I just wanted it to stop but she didn't want to lose her job and that was just working at a gas station!🙉 NOWADAYS, thanks to people like Anita Hill to speaking up back then about it! I am thankful to see a small light at the end of the tunnel in 2021... But we still sadly have far to go! So keep going!😊

[@vickz1759]

PP

[@raviiyer3761]

It's just ridiculous quite frankly...

[@ChineduOpara]

Cool story bro

[@Baruch1girl]

Hat's off to your mom. She put up with a lot providing for her family. ❤🥰

[@Tanagra180]

Wow, in the 90s my mom was complaining about Hilary Clinton acting like an independent woman and Anita Hill daring to heap insult on a Republican nominee.... 30 years later, I've grown and have a different perspective. It's not so easy to talk to my mom about even the most basic of subjects, especially as she cheers on Trump ... I could not have more respect for women like Anita Hill and your mom who stuck up to that BS and just said it was wrong because just calling it wrong back then got you pounded on. It's hard to remember how hard it was back then...

[@MaryAnnMsbl34]

I always believed her. Yet Thomas was always shady while Anita is CLASS.

[@fortybelow1973]

And that has always been the truth. Thomas is, I believe, an inspiration to Kavanaugh.

[@zeldasmith6154]

@Denise Higgins Yes.

[@hunterrgntr]

Thomas got up there and played the race card and commission backed down ! Guess the message there was they would rather be deemed as demeaning to women than outright racists. Thomas played them all to get his spot, kudos to him for doing that i guess.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

@@hunterrgntr Thomas & Kavanagh need to be thrown out of SCOTUS!

[@beeorganic]

Nope, no woman has ever lied for attention or revenge... never ever. They never have an agenda or ulterior motives... oh, make sure you buy Anita Hill's upcoming book.

[@TheSpicehandler]

I know Anita gave me courage and hope at the time. I remember my abuser shouting to another person, "SHE'S LYING!!!", knowing he himself was a vicious sexual predator.

[@floggednflankednfl.3277]

Stay strong.

[@landlice48]

He is likely a sociopath and really doesn’t Care about anyone but himself.

[@jpdemer5]

We still got stuck with Kegs Kavanaugh ... things haven't changed nearly enough.

[@sagedakotalmft7763]

LOL "Kegs Kavanaugh"! Yeah, things haven't changed much!

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

She is a class act. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@therealzilch]

"I hung in there." One of the secrets of a fulfilled life. Thank you, Anita.

[@ericciaramella1984]

She hung in there until Clarence was confirmed amirite.

[@peglamphier4745]

I Hope that audience stood up when she walked out... she's so freaking smart and important.

[@peglamphier4745]

I also like the way she's held Biden's toes to the fire for his behavior in those hearings. I like Uncle Joe, but that was a BIG fuck up and he only ever apologized when it was clear it was politically expedient for him to do so. He should have at least half as brave as she was.

[@BrownEyedGirl1367]

@@peglamphier4745 i agree. Biden needs to do more than damage control on this issue.

[@annemccarron2281]

Yes, she is she is a black woman we can definitely all be proud of!

[@annemccarron2281]

@@peglamphier4745 I don't like him. I have absolutely no doubt he sexually accosted that woman who accused him of such. There are probably many more he accused as did sleazy Bill Clinton and Trump.

[@peglamphier4745]

@@annemccarron2281 Clarence Thomas is a repugnant human being. There were two other witnesses willing to testify with ANita Hill. Biden kept them from testifying. Sigh.

[@sherrysanford4303]

Imagine putting her on the Supreme Court while thomas is still there.

[@gh5208]

YES! YES! YES!

[@cathywolfe7993]

OMG! The irony would be delicious.

[@alexdasliebe5391]

I’m sure he would leer at her, silently trying to torment her that he ascended to denigrate the US’ highest court.

[@eljaysmiley]

OH PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!! 💜

[@reyes12094]

I have literally dreamt this very scenario. I want to see Clarence Thomas' face while she poses for the camera next to him.

[@GdHr-oz5ph]

Love Anita. Courageous woman who told the truth.

[@bkfacs]

I thought she was extremely brave to come forward and challenge the process.

[@tearsofblood7]

Courageous my ass, just tying to profit

[@trufflesrheaven]

@@tearsofblood7 How? By coming forward about Clarence Thomas sexually assaulting her? She's awesome!

[@beckyeinolf3300]

I watched the hearings, and I absolutely believed her. I was really impressed by her - it must have taken a lot to speak in front of all those people and risk her career. I was shocked when Thomas was confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice. It made me realize that the court system is far from perfect.

[@beckyeinolf3300]

@@tearsofblood7 She risked her career, was vilified, and was threatened

[@ludhiapidiseti6265]

Literally was learning about her in my American history course this week. The impact that she had on American history is amazing and her testimony is so raw, what a woman.

[@floggednflankednfl.3277]

Thank you, I don't feel old at all now.

[@chrissi07ify]

She has changed the world. In that sense, she did not only have an impact on American history, but she continues to be an inspiration to people all around the world. All best from Germany. :)

[@chrissi07ify]

@@randomzen924 She was way ahead of her time. Her courage and perseverance is truly inspiring

[@ludhiapidiseti6265]

@@chrissi07ify im from Australia! Can totally relate to this

[@Relentless0808]

Vapid Hollywood; kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoOsmqqirdloias

[@janices6140]

Anita Hill is the type of person who makes YOU want to be a better person.

[@ericciaramella1984]

Except when she lied and lied and lied and thomas was confirmed anyway

[@henrywilliamson8798]

100% class! She should be on the Supreme Court!

[@cycoklr]

Would be nice to see her replace Steven Breyer. Make Clarence and Brett shiver and sweat everyday for the rest of their working lives.

[@laurakali6522]

@@cycoklr I’d pay to see that!

[@Remo1147]

She might get the chance

[@dannykang5046]

It will never happen bro Sorry to break it too y'all but she is not qualified at all to be on the bench. She's a lawyer/educator not a judge. She's never served as clerk to a supreme court justice/USCOA to begin with, not to mention the fact that she has zero experience serving as a judge on the US Court of Appeals first/second circuit which is smth every supreme court justice has gone through to get to the SCOTUS. Really don't care what you think about her but her being a justice makes zero sense whatsoever.

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

It will be Ironic if she was to replace 'Playboy Thomas' on the Supreme Court !!

[@JJ-qc1yh]

She's a hero

[@alioxinfree]

Anita Hill, by speaking up, did change the world and still continues to do so. 👏🏽💜

[@thomasdequincey5811]

Is "The World" you're talking about an all female feminist school. That, I'm guessing, resides somewhere in Portland, Oregon?

[@yourmothersboyfriend2348]

@@thomasdequincey5811 Do you honestly believe that people behave the same way today as they did 30 years ago? That the same types of behavior are acceptable?

[@otischugach3604]

All cap. Wtf changed? Kavanaugh is on the SC. Trump was president. Stop gaslighting

[@hunterrgntr]

The most refreshing thing about Prof. Hill is that she had no agenda she just told the truth. She stated that she thought that after the sham was over she thought her life would just go on as usual.

[@ericsneary5430]

@@thomasdequincey5811 LOL thank you for the laughs your idiotic BS provided

[@elijahcumpton9926]

Anita Hill is the picture of courage and class. What a great American hero!

[@skywalker39100]

She is indeed!

[@iliyaniliev6081]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha lol

[@ericsneary5430]

@@iliyaniliev6081 I see you're just another nazi loving troll with nothing to offer

[@ARDG89]

@@ericsneary5430 I was wondering how you came up with him being a Nazi lover just by his "hahahaha lol" ?

[@Kevlar333]

In what world!!!!

[@Silvana716]

Seeing Anita Hill after all this time is breathtaking.

[@Dollightful]

Anita Hill rules. Can't wait to read her book!

[@catherinemacaskill1421]

I watched her during that hearing. And I completely believed everything she said. I also believed Kavanaugh's accuser.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

Christine Blasey Ford.

[@MISNM0]

@@lazyperfectionist1 💛 Came here to put that in.

[@catherinemacaskill1421]

Yes. Both testimonies were very difficult to watch. I imagine there are many women who have faced such horrors.

[@tearsofblood7]

If you want people to believe you, don't reveal your story 10 or so years later cause you lose your credibility

[@elizabethwhite2151]

And, you and millions of other Americans believed them because they were telling the absolute truth.

[@BrookieBaby1960]

I remember thinking to myself as I listened to the hearing; "No one there on that committee will back her; even if they believe what she claims happened!" At that time it was always the accusers fault. The way they dressed, and the way they carried themselves, or just because they smiled at they're boss. See, they were giving off those "come-hither" vibes. AND if you rejected the advances, or reported it... YOU were fired. Suing to get justice was a ploy to get a big bundle of cash, because every one knew that you (the victim) was just a gold digger. Yes, Miss Hill is a courageous woman!

[@darlinglionheart4195]

Even now, not just at that time. It's so sad & frustrating, the entitlement syndrome we men have somehow grown to have. I think the same thing to myself about any of the ridiculous things going on in our society: Hopeful something will happen, but expecting to be perpetually disappointed by the results.

[@ericciaramella1984]

Moronic. You believe her bc she's on your "side". Here's a quick brain buster for you. Do you believe Tara Reade who credibly accused Biden, the man you voted for, of sexual assault. Now let's see how long it takes you to deny or call her a liar. See how you are a hypocrite of the highest order.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Thank You, Anita Hill... Brilliant, strong woman!

[@ericciaramella1984]

Thank you for getting Clarence Thomas confirmed since you told such obvious lies only demoncrats believed you. Fixed it for you.

[@KatieG55]

I remember listening to the hearings on NPR, on Saturday Mornings. I was so angry then, and I still am. I am glad to see her and hear her.

[@ericciaramella1984]

Let me guess you are a demoncrat

[@davidhutchinson6377]

I was 24 during the hearings and they were infuriatating to listen to.

[@richhall3412]

Justice Thomas is a creep but GOP was able to push him through. Anita was ignored.

[@timdaugherty4014]

Just like Tara Reade.

[@tammykostecki6975]

He's not the only pervert on the court. GOP doesn't care about the quality of their appointed justices. Any idiot will do.

[@babstra55]

sadly it wasn't just the GOP, but biden stopped other victims from testifying to make it seem like it was just one isolated incident. it was the old powerful men joining forces over party lines to stop women from speaking up. and it never came back to haunt him, just like shoving his fingers inside tara reade in public didn't. even though we've now managed to get the victims' side out, all the abusers from trump to biden walk free. #metoo was a good start, but not even nearly enough.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

They made him a good ole white boy shoe-in with the race card. Hypocrisy to the max.

[@casmatt99]

@@timdaugherty4014 plus the dozens of women and girls who credibly accused 45

[@marthavillegas6250]

Courageous woman! A real example to follow, shame that we are still stuck with Thomas and Co.

[@ericciaramella1984]

Praise to Anita for lying so bad nobody believes her. Automatic confirmation.

[@MatteBlack2024]

I took off work to watch the hearing and was astounded at how she was treated. She’s an unsung hero. She did not let those bastards beat her down!

[@calisongbird]

She’s not unsung. She’s widely respected and praised.

[@ericciaramella1984]

@@calisongbird only by the people who believe her obvious lies.

[@chilipuff1033]

Ms Hill, I followed your deposition back in the 90s. You are an absolute hero and you didn't change the conversation about sexual harassment, YOU STARTED IT! Thank you and blessed be 🌸😊💜

[@okkietrooy6841]

Anita Hill looks great. Very classy.

[@poorthing]

Class....yes, I remember watching the hearings and thinking that and how brave she was.... Disgusting to have a similar situation with Brett Cavanaugh...totally unacceptable. When will it end?

[@yourmothersboyfriend2348]

@@poorthing When regressives accept that they're going to be held accountable for their behavior. So, never or when we have universal surveillance.

[@okkietrooy6841]

@@poorthing Will it ever end? I am sure it can and will get better but I also think that it will never be completely gone. It would help if we stopped saying things like: Boys will be boys. It will not mean that if your son behaves sexually agressive you have to villify him but you should not accept this behaviour. Teach them to have respect for another human being. Teach your children that they never have the right to touch someone when they don't want it. Ofcourse there can be misunderstandings especially of you just started the boy-girl game. But one comment, I don't want this, means say sorry, back off. Flirting can still be very enjoyable without touching. Being drunk is not an excuse for sexual agressive behaviour. Don't drink alcohol If it has that effect on you. If you are a supervisor, don't go out with one of your employees for a private dinner. Don't make okes with a sexual undertone. I sometimes make an analogy: If a gay man approached you in this way, what would you think about that? Hoe would you react? I use this example because men seem to be concerned that a gay man would hit on them. When a woman is accusing a man of inappropriate behaviour, it should be taken very seriously but BOTH have to be treated with respect and have a fair treatment. No discussion about how they were dressed, where they were walking.

[@okkietrooy6841]

@@poorthing That was a very disgusting situation. The politicizing of such an accusation is just despiccable. Stories suggesting without any proof that she was payed for by the democrats for their political purposes was just disgusting. Ordering the FBI to execute a very limited background check, that was for political benefit. In my opinion Kavenaugh showed during his testimony that he is totally unfit to be a Supreme Court judge. Blasey Ford impressed me with her composure. I don't know If what she told really happened the way she remembers. The additional witnesses could have helped with that. She was treated awfully though because from the start on the intention seemed to be to accuse her of lying without any evidence for this. I was impressed by how she handled the situation.

[@ericsneary5430]

@@okkietrooy6841 LOL you nazi loving right wingers are experts at slinging your lying BS

[@michelebenedosso3899]

I’m in tears listening to this courageous woman. …Such a powerful moment. 😢🥲😢

[@ericciaramella1984]

Hahaha give me your tears liberal or I will take them.

[@susanfanning9480]

I watched the whole hearing as many had. I was shocked that Thomas still got appointed. However, it's wonderful that Ms. Hill continues on. I admire her "where-with-all".

[@rlud304]

Wherewithal? You admire her financial assets? What?

[@darlinglionheart4195]

@@rlud304 Not just money. Any asset needed for a particular purpose. Hers being her bravery & tenacity for 3 decades of abuse & invasions of privacy after having the courage to make what she thought was a simple & obvious statement.

[@Skarlett00]

Professor Hill is gorgeous! Such a distinguished woman, an inspiration to me.

[@jcspider7259]

Indeed. And she sure doesn't look like she 65 years old.

[@calisongbird]

@@jcspider7259 yes she does. That’s what 65 looks like - and that’s just fine. I wish we could just stop with the whole “complimenting” someone by insinuating they look younger. Youth is not the be-all, end-all. Every age has beautiful aspects to it.

[@martine2al]

I remember watching that hearing live ,and was so moved by her statement.

[@ericciaramella1984]

Her lie you mean?

[@aletheab8630]

This is so strange…I was just thinking earlier today about watching these hearings as a teenager on CSPAN. I remember how brave she was. Little did I know how iconic she would become for this generation.

[@NewMessage]

Good to remember there are still worthwhile people out there to look up to. It's been a rough patch in that sense for a good long time now.

[@gabriel-1957]

Look up to a liar!

[@ericsneary5430]

@@gabriel-1957 LOL only in the minds of morons

[@shortsatire5669]

What I was thinking. Always believed Anita Hill. Clarence Thomas, the first justice to shame the Supreme Court bench by sitting.

[@BrownEyedGirl1367]

I agree @New Message.

[@darlinglionheart4195]

Ooo fancy trick, I almost clicked your avatar out of habit :D

[@blackbird5634]

Strong, smart, optimistic and aware. Ms. Hill is the way forward.

[@ericciaramella1984]

Lying weak sniveling and got Clarence Thomas confirmed

[@kepler186f4]

What an extraordinary person.

[@Magnetron33]

What a beautiful Human Being!

[@chrisanderson4188]

You are one of the bravest women I have seen in history! I remember that time. Now the misogynistic person who sits on the bench feels like he got his revenge today. What a small boy he is. Congrats on your success. And thank you!

[@nav579]

So much optimism…I wish I could have that.

[@bavery6957]

You can...

[@bobcourtier4674]

The clerks from the video store where Thomas rented “the worst kind of porn” were blocked from testifying by Orrin hatch.

[@ht-si1lr]

Yeah some folks came to my work at age 30 and told me my work in "Sculpey Time with NayNay" is JUST about as popular as my birth mom's work in "Candy Goes to Hollywood"........... You just don't know these things when you were 5 and "adopted" for this type of "work"...........

[@rugguggla8766]

Honestly though, shouldn't your porn consumption be private?

[@manikarnika7750]

@@rugguggla8766 It should, except when you are being nominated to the Supreme court touting your moral superiority and sound judgement while incessently discussing porn with everyone you work with at your former judicial job...and then blatantly lying about it to ruin the careers those who called you out.

[@Charliefox71]

@@rugguggla8766 Not if it becomes “Exhibit A”.

[@carlie22168]

Never did like Orrin Hatch.

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Bless her and all she has accomplished. Very timely book in a world full of dominating maligant narcissts.

[@levonowens4084]

Thank you so much for having her grace your stage. Thank you Ms. Hill for your continued advocacy for people to live without the fear of sexual violence in deed and word.

[@cindyhill9091]

This woman is an absolute shero. All respect to her.

[@Fernando-fr5cu]

One of the most important people of the late 20th century.

[@smugandsmarmy]

She is, and will forever remain, one of my heroes. (SN: Damn, she looks absolutely fantastic!)

[@ericciaramella1984]

All that money she makes from being a "victim" sure did pay off right.

[@catherinefisher8534]

Thank you for speaking the truth out loud Anita - you were braver than I was back then

[@gh5208]

Retaliation against and RE-victimization of the victims is all TOO COMMON. Need BETTER protections AND with RESPECT FOR THE VICTIMS FIRST ! More RAPID and serious consequences toward the intimidatiors and perpetrators are systemically NEEDED. ! THANK YOU ANITA FOR BELIEVE-ING!

[@chrissi07ify]

What an inspiring, beautiful woman. So intelligent, well-spoken and courageous. I would call her a role model, but do not honestly think that it's possible to live up to her, for me at least. Still: what a truly classy lady. So happy and thankful that she is out there and shares her wisdom and experience.

[@BrownEyedGirl1367]

This was such a beautifully written comment. Thank you.

[@chrissi07ify]

@@BrownEyedGirl1367 Thanks! I have ordered her book already and look forward to reading it. It will maybe not be an easy read, but I am sure she will provide insight on how to continue fighting gender based violence.

[@litac5433]

I remember how powerful her testimony was and how it changed the tone of my office where there was rampant sexual harassment ❤

[@user-di5mk7vf2c]

Request to cut the dumb segments and make interviews LONGER!! You’re a great interviewer and people like Anita Hill absolutely deserve more time.

[@lolowilderkind]

I was a kid back then but I remember her courage.

[@MarketingResolution]

She is such a class act.

[@RHCole]

And yet, Brett "I Love Beer" Kavanaugh is still sitting on the Supreme Court. Anita Hill is an amazing person, but the world hasn't really changed, now has it?

[@keepdancingmaria]

That's what I was thinking. "Has the world changed? We still have Thomas. Now we have Kavanaugh. We had pussy grabber rapist Trump, We had harrasser (at the very least) Bill Clinton, We have creepy, touchy, hair sniffer Biden. Has the world changed?"

[@sheilascanlon4928]

@@keepdancingmaria It's way worse like evil doubled down.

[@laurajackson9589]

@@keepdancingmaria baby steps. we probably won't see the full effects of her actions in our lifetime. the #metoo movement didn't begin in the 21st century. these things take time, unfortunately. we're battling centuries of patriarchy.

[@hollycaird2591]

I've had the experience of women in superior positions do this to me - in several work places. It is super important to have these kinds of conversations and to move towards a more peaceful coexistence for all people. This woman is a hero. I have had similar experiences, speaking out and standing up for myself. It makes me feel uplifted to see her courage.

[@beeorganic]

And yet, Bill "The Rapist" Clinton served out two terms as president of the US. Will Colbert ever have the likes of Paula Jones, Juanita Broaddrick, or Kathleen Willey on his show? Since Clinton and Colbert are of the same political mindset, my guess is no.

[@amandajarboe1131]

Thank you so much for having Anita Hill on and speaking about the issues that affect us all!

[@alexaales7937]

i know this is superficial, especially for all she fought for but i have to say it: she looks amazing for her age, absolutely gorgious! thank you for your commitment!

[@sunshinehayle3899]

It felt like this interview could've been much longer; like she has a lot more to share and it ended abruptly. I guess I'll just get the book, eh? 🤔

[@gailjacobson7088]

Terry Gross interviewed her a couple of days ago on the fresh air show, you can Listen to the podcast

[@BrownEyedGirl1367]

@@gailjacobson7088 thank you. I’ll look for that.

[@janiceleeripley443]

I had the bumper sticker. It was the only time I ever put one on my car.

[@GaliSinatra]

I remember watching her testimony and being mortified at the outcome. She's incredible brave! Thank you for leading the way Ms. Hill.

[@suedavis3525]

Elegant lady

[@beverleyreid7572]

She's aging with grace, style and dignity. God bless and keep you, Ms. Anita

[@poldidak]

What fine walk-on music for a worthy guest. Nice work, Jon and Stay Human.

[@erinmich5425]

Ms. Hill is just beautiful. I always believed you.

[@mandieDaze]

Even doing call center work men are so disgusting . I have awkwardly had to change the subject and try to get what is need done to close the call. It's sad sexists have been getting away with it for so long.

[@methodicalmayhem5881]

I can only imagine how you must feel, however not all men are evil and disgusting. There are female perverts to you know. Women can be the perpetrators of violence, coercion, exploitation, humiliation and sexism too. It is time that society debunk the false notion that all men are bad and all women are innocent and sweet.

[@alexwarner6111]

@@methodicalmayhem5881 it’s up to us good men too to help make changes, had work colleague who was a domestic abuser and had stopped short of prison, but still convictions and warnings, job losses etc. what really turned him around was when all his male friends and family finally stopped supporting him or even turning a blind eye and stopped having anything to do with him, so he became a social pariah. Won’t work for everyone of course, but it’s a good start.

[@pechaa]

I like how the color of her suit has a throwback/old-is-new-again/remember-1991 shade to it.

[@elloco1996]

So, this lady gets all of 8 minutes whereas some actor without anything worthwhile to say gets considerably more? Yeah, in the USA that makes sense, I guess.

[@ianjones1118]

I agree with you and thought the same. I still give him kudos for sharing his platform with more BIPOC than any other late night host. He still has to listen to a boss.

[@dawnoceanside7300]

Anita stood up!! Dem constituents sit on the couch, silence IS complicity! Thank you Ms Hill ❤️🇺🇲

[@theodoresweger4948]

Beautifull woman thanks for people like her, in theses times we need more like her

[@wellahartig3477]

So brave! I remember seeing her speaking in the hearings, she was steadfast with the Truth!

[@whoscares]

She is amazing..yet it's hard to wrap my head around the fact that her perpetrator is our supreme court judge 😡

[@marvinmartion1178]

It's sick! Shouldn't be!

[@UKindness4]

A true brave patriot. She belongs in the Supreme Court in Thomas’s place!

[@stevenjbeto]

Thank you for recognizing gender violence of women onto male children. Well done, Ms. Hill. Well done.

[@beadbop]

In 1992, while I was working for a Seattle to British Columbia ferry service, I had the opportunity to sit and have a 20 minute chat with Ms. Hill. At the time, I was in the midst of suing a former employer for sexual harassment and discrimination. When I saw her name on the passenger manifest, I immediately rushed out to the passenger terminal to meet her. She was incredibly gracious to me and radiated remarkable wisdom. She even gave me her autograph, which of course I still have to this day. Her bravery helped pave the way for today's heightened awareness of "gender violence." Professor Anita Hill is a true hero!

[@MISNM0]

Anita Hill is one of the most important figures of the 20th century. All of America has benefited from her choice of speaking Truth.I would like to extend my gratitude to her again for giving voice and framework to gender based violence at any age and for dedicating her life to this service. Absolute Hero!

[@joeybaby.]

Well this was great . I'm ordering that book.

[@Nixcoffee]

I definitely believe her. In my work place these older, married men, always try and take advantage and push the limits. It's always the older, married men. It's always the married ones with kids....

[@Paulabird7]

I remember those hearings. They opened up the conversation in my workplace. Many young male colleagues asked questions and were surprised to hear the stories that most every woman there shared. She certainly helped get this conversation started. It has been ongoing since.

[@RayRhino1]

And unfortunately the man who sold his soul still wears the robe

[@bewren1]

Soul??

[@RayRhino1]

@@bewren1 if he had one

[@highlandhousestudio6638]

John Batiste is the most gnarly jazz musician of our time.. I watch the Late Show every day and John never ceases to amaze me.. That IS musical talent at its best... #superiormusicians

[@seandepoppe6716]

Wow she is amazing!!!

[@jdj830]

All through this segment I heard them using words like courage and hope and acknowledgement - but the word I kept waiting for them to use, and the one that I think really sums up her legacy, is: validation. Victims of gender violence whose stories were systematically invalidated, the way Biden tried to invalidate her own, saw in her the possibility for a changing of the culture so that they could be believed and have their experiences validated: these awful things happened to you, we will now listen to you, we will now work with you to make it wrong for people to abuse their power in this way. I’m so glad Stephen had her on the show, though I wish she had been on for another segment in which she talked about her teaching and other interests, to make us see the human behind the icon.

[@floatinglotuswomenswellness]

Those words (your title) brought not just tears, but sobs. Ms. Hill, you broker the barrier of silence and certainly changed my life. While I'm a bit older than you, I finally began to understand that "No" was a complete sentence. It took decades more for me to really own that word, but indeed it signaled a sea change for women everywhere. Thank you for being honest and standing strong.

[@carls.1000]

Anita Hill deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom!

[@BrownEyedGirl1367]

After all these years, remembering those hearings, and what Anita Hill was put through, still brings a tear to my eye. I have never been able to even look at Clarence Thomas, Orrin Hatch, or Jesse Helms since, though they were not the only ones who should be ashamed. Like many women, I could tell stories, both personal and workplace, that most would find unbelievable. I have respect, gratitude, and admiration for Ms. Hill, and I’m eager to read her book.

[@dreamlife2351]

🕊 Much Respect and Admiration for this Intelligent, Beautiful Woman 🌺

[@rikkiechambers4959]

What an elegant self possessed lady she is , I do remember the stir her testimony made and the conversations she started . That student was right she changed our world!

[@barbaracollins385]

I watched those hearings and was so, so angry. So glad that though this is long overdue, she has proven herself. She should be so glad. Hopefully, this will help her rest easy.

[@chaozhouhoa360]

Wow… Ms Hill just gave me the chill. I have always admired her for her grace under fire during those awful sessions and for the heroism of rising above all the harassment and then triumph. My daughters generation will be a little more equal and safer hopefully

[@FixNewsPlease]

And Clarence Thomas still looks guilty to this day.

[@lindadbse1919]

I have been torn about freedom of expression when it comes to the sexual images of women on tv and videos and what impact this may have on how boys and men view women. Even the so called conservatives give a nod and wink to the idea that it's ok to view and use certain women in a sexual manner, but also view it as degrading. I believe that the answer to the future of civilization has to include a narrative about women that centers on respect for all women's humanity.

[@darlinglionheart4195]

Yes indeed it does! Also I bet that

[@lindadbse1919]

@@darlinglionheart4195 Yes

[@annabrenner5995]

Guess who puts those images of women on TV and in movies? Not women.

[@darlinglionheart4195]

@@annabrenner5995 ^ le boom

[@lynnhettrick7588]

As a young 20-something at the time, I don't think I fully realized the impact of her testimony until years later.

[@PeaceLoveHonor]

Hilarious how many comments on here are focused on Biden more than on Thomas and all the other people who enabled his seat on the bench in spite of his egregious conduct.

[@rlud304]

Yes cause sexual harassment is hil-aaaa-ri-ous! 🙄 Yes, Thomas' behavior was disgusting. But Biden was actively complicit in allowing it. Enabling egregious behavior is egregious behavior. I can't believe that needed to be explained to you.

[@jfh9209]

Biden's treatment of her and dismissal of her testimony was was the #1 reason I hated having to vote for him.

[@markwood3389]

@@jfh9209 Can you share with us a link to a video of Biden's "treatment" of Hill? I honestly can't find any video of Biden being disrespectful of Hill.

[@jimmynolan5291]

“Tradition of equality we have in this country “ I wish I could agree.

[@BeGlamourlicious]

I can’t imagine what this brave women has been through. She came out stronger and on the other side. Thank you sooooo much. You are an inspiration.

[@noahd3717]

LOVE HER USE OF GENDER NUETRAL LANGUAGE YAS GIRL AN ALLY

[@williamjenkins4913]

I was happy to hear her address male victims. To many people talking about gendered violence only care about half the problem.

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

I have great respect for Ms Hill.

[@anitacosta2268]

What a class act! And she looks amazing

[@johnmanderson2060]

She is bright and brave soul. Perfect 👍🏻

[@luzmireyamendez6799]

A brave woman! Excelent enterview! 👏 👏