I was at the Mid-State Fair in 2004. I was an 18-year-old senior in high just enjoying some fun with friends. It was pretty crowded and dark out. These two Hispanic men said in Spanish, “Grab her ass.” I turned around and screamed, “Go ahead and try!”
The people around immediately started staring and they literally ran off. I’m a very light-skinned Hispanic female and all my friends were Caucasian and I think they assumed I was too and wouldn’t understand them, but I did!
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
Empower women to speak up be loud and stand up! We don’t have to cower or be afraid. We are so much stronger than the men that are verbally and physically pushy. Bringing unwanted attention to them isn’t what they want.
– MJ
Location: Mid State Fair in California
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