BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Crystal Bridges will host Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, the minds behind the Harvey Weinstein exposé, in a discussion about their book, “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement.”
The event, "She Said: An Evening with Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey" is set for Friday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m., and will "delve deep into courage, resilience, and truth, offering an exploration beyond the headlines."
Jodi Kantor
Kantor is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and best-selling author whose work has revealed hidden truths about power, gender, technology, politics, and culture. Before digging into the Harvey Weinstein investigation, Kantor’s reporting created waves across other fields. Her inquiry into Starbucks’ usage of automated scheduling systems revealed "widespread detriment to workers."
Following her and David Streitfeld’s investigation into practices at Amazon’s corporate headquarters, Amazon changed its human resources policies by introducing paternity leave and eliminating its employee ranking system. Kantor’s article detailing Harvard Business School’s attempt to change its climate for women provoked a national conversation about women in business schools.
Additionally, Kantor's report on working mothers and breastfeeding inspired two readers to create the first free-standing lactation suites for nursing mothers; an innovation now available in hundreds of airports and stadiums.
Megan Twohey
Twohey is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times and co-author of the bestselling book “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement.”
Twohey has focused much of her reporting on the treatment of women and children. In 2016, her reporting gave a platform to the women who accused Donald J. Trump of groping and other sexual misconduct. She uncovered an underground re-homing network, where parents gave unwanted adopted children away to internet strangers. She pioneered a Reuters series entitled The Child Exchange, which showed how this dangerous black market operated without government oversight.
Twohey was also one of the first journalists to expose how police and prosecutors were shelving DNA evidence collected after sex crimes. In response to her stories, Illinois passed the first state law mandating the testing of every rape kit. Twohey is also a contributor to NBC and MSNBC.
Tickets are $30 ($24 for members) and can be purchased online or by calling Guest Services at (479) 657-2335.
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