Roundup: Harassment on WMATA
@wmata employee parked at Marriott metro center catcalling women from his @wmata vehicle. A bystander intervened and @wmata employee shouted at him to “bring his bitch ass over here.”
— Vicki Eick (@VickiEick) February 2, 2018
This intimidating sight is the first thing you see as you approach the fare gates at Anacostia. More cops here than at Dupont, Farragut North, Friendship Heights, & Bethesda combined. Can’t imagine why. #BlackLivesMatter #NotInMyName cc @thejessicaraven pic.twitter.com/g9wGgp5fLc
— control premium 🦈🐘 (@controlpremium) January 8, 2018
Just now , a young black person was stopped and harassed for “following to close” behind someone while exiting the turn pike . @wmata is giving the metro police more leeway to increase profiling and violence of black youth . #DoBetterWMATA #SwipesOnUs pic.twitter.com/Ur2qmmMgWv
— Nnenna (@theAfroLegalise) January 8, 2018
Do you have a personal experience with public harassment or assault in the DC area? Share your story with us. This helps to inform our work to make our community safer for everyone.
If you experience or have experienced sexual harassment on the DC Metro system: Whether the event is happening at the moment or occurred months ago, we strongly encourage you to report to Metro Transit Police (MTP): www.wmata.com/
If you need assistance in coping with public sexual harassment or assault, please contact the DC Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC) 24/7 crisis hotline at 202-333-RAPE (202-333-7279).
