Junot Diaz Archives

Junot Díaz Is Reinstated On Pulitzer Prize Board After Investigation

Araceli CruzNovember 19, 2018August 26, 2020

by Araceli CruzNovember 19, 2018August 26, 20200943

In May, author Junot Díaz stepped down as chairman of the Pulitzer Prize board after several allegations were brought up against him. At least three female writers accused Díaz of sexual misconduct that included forcefully kissing, misogynistic verbal abuse, and harassment. The Pulitzer Prize...

Junot Díaz Finally Speaks Out About Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 2, 2018September 21, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 2, 2018September 21, 202001665

Renowned Dominican-American author Junot Díaz has finally spoken out about the shocking and controversial sexual misconduct allegations that were made against him back in May. In an interview with the Boston Globe—his first since the claims surfaced—Díaz categorically denies any...

Culture

Junot Díaz Is Cleared in MIT Sexual-Misconduct Investigation

Johanna FerreiraJune 19, 2018September 30, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 19, 2018September 30, 20201848

In May, sexual misconduct allegations were made against Dominican-writer Junot Díaz. It started with Zinzi Clemmons, author of What We Lose, who accused Díaz of cornering and kissing her back when she was a grad student. Within minutes several other...

Culture

Why We Need To Start Seriously Addressing Toxic Masculinity & Machismo

Johanna FerreiraMay 10, 2018October 5, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraMay 10, 2018October 5, 2020118379

Recent sexual misconduct allegations made against acclaimed Dominican-American writer, Junot Díaz has had me thinking a lot about toxic masculinity, machismo, and what society has conditioned us to believe defines manhood. This might seem like a radical theory to some, but...

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What Happens When The Assaulter Says “Me Too?”

kamariMay 7, 2018October 2, 2020

by kamariMay 7, 2018October 2, 20202 1334

Junot Diaz never got any help. A poignant essay written by the acclaimed Latino writer this past April leads with this context before taking readers through the author’s lifelong “coming of age” story where Diaz begins as the abused, becomes...

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Acclaimed Author Junot Díaz Faces #MeToo Allegations

Irina GonzalezMay 4, 2018October 2, 2020

by Irina GonzalezMay 4, 2018October 2, 20207 2758

The #MeToo movement has been unapologetic since its inception and now it has come for the likes of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz. Early in the morning on Friday, Twitter exploded with claims of sexual misconduct against the acclaimed author...

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Junot Diaz & Mariah Carey: Why It’s Important to Talk About Our Mental Health

Mariela RosarioApril 11, 2018October 14, 2020

by Mariela RosarioApril 11, 2018October 14, 20203 1805

Junot Diaz and Mariah Carey both dropped bombs on us this week as they revealed their struggles with childhood trauma, sexual abuse and bipolar disorder. Diaz first revealed his truth with a heartbreaking and honest essay about how he suffered...