Tarana Burke, (born September 12, 1973, Bronx, New York, U.S.), American activist and business executive who founded (2006) the Me Too movement, which sought to assist survivors of sexual violence, especially females of colour. As a teenager, Burke became involved in campaigns focusing on social issues such as racial discrimination and housing inequality. In the late 1980s she joined the 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement, an organization dedicated to youth development. After graduating from Alabama State University, Burke moved to Selma, Alabama, where she continued to work for 21st Century. While with that organization, she came into contact with African