And that's when things got weird

The crowd heading inside Lynn Auditorium on Saturday night was fixed up to the nines. Men looked fresh in suits and ties. Ladies were sparkling in sequins and spandex, hair done and makeup on point. The fancy, mostly 40-plus crowd was there to see R&B singer Keith Sweat, who transformed the venue into a VIP lounge for grown and sexy folk during his provocative two-hour concert. Sweat (yes, that is his real name) first hit the top of Billboard’s R&B chart with his 1987 debut album Make It Last Forever. The multi-platinum artist took the Lynn audience on a journey through his 30-year career as a singer, songwriter and producer with an 18-song show. From the moment he stepped on stage singing his 1990 hit “Make You Sweat,” the 1,500-plus fans in attendance were on their feet and aisles were packed with dancers. It appeared everyone in the house was out to have a good time, including Sweat. Early into the show, Sweat asked that the house lights be turned up so he could see ever...

Never again Since reports detailing decades of alleged sexual harassment and assault by Harvey Weinstein were published last month, nearly 60 women have accused the Hollywood producer of sexual harassment and assault. While the number of allegations against Weinstein are staggering (and nauseating), they pale in comparison to the outpouring by women worldwide who are sharing their stories of being sexually harassed or assaulted in the workplace. With its virtual megaphone, the #MeToo social media movement is shedding light on the magnitude of sexual predation by men in positions of power. Oscar-winning actresses. Receptionists. Acclaimed writers and reporters. Waitstaff. Elected officials. It is happening to women of all walks of life who are just breaking into their professions, are in the peak of their careers, and everywhere in between. Many of us who have long remained silent about workplace harassment experiences feared retaliation, felt ashamed, or simply thought no one wou...