Anita Hill to Christine Blasey Ford: "Do not do anything to dehumanize you"

Regarding Dr. Blasey's reluctance to come forward until the confirmation process is almost over, Professor Hill said that she understood perfectly. "She came when she needed to come," she said. "She came when the country needed her to come."

Ms. Hill focused her remarks on diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how young women can grow and thrive in businesses where they are still struggling for equality. But the subject of Kavanaugh's audience has been evoked many times, captivating a seemingly lovable audience.

"Many of us are going to feel betrayed," said Professor Hill hoping the Senate would finally confirm the appointment. She spoke at the Judiciary Committee meeting on Friday to advance Justice Kavanaugh's appointment to the Senate.

The stories and experiences of Dr. Blasey and Professor Hill have much in common, even though they come from very different social backgrounds. Both are university professors, and neither of them wanted to first reveal their name in the Senate, and they both had a vivid memory of their alleged encounters with the two judges. Both women faced refutations from candidates for the judiciary and were widely accused of telling lies.

Professor Hill accused Judge Thomas of having repeatedly made unwanted openings years ago in the workplace, while she was working for the Department of the United States first and foremost. education and later for the Commission. Three senators who have heard his testimony before the Judiciary Committee are still members of the committee, and two of them strongly support Judge Kavanaugh, as they have been for Judge Thomas.

But Professor Hill pointed out the differences between his time in the limelight and now.

A generation of women has been studying gender since then, she said. There are now more women in journalism, many of them serving on editorial boards where they can shape their opinions. More and more women are presenting their stories of abuse, she said, and powerful men are held to account.

"We are not alone, she is not alone," said Professor Hill. "There is a community of us that has grown in the last 10 to 15 years," she said.