The Big Dan's Tavern Incident

In the small city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a young woman fled Big Dan's Tavern, crying for help after a brutal gang rape. This situation quickly spiraled, labeled the 'Big Dan's pool table rape,' capturing national attention. The chilling detail that a room full of men cheered instead of intervening became a talking point. Feminists rallied with a candlelight march, led by figures like Gloria Steinem, demanding justice and awareness for women's rights. Society was lowkey awakened, paralleling the chilling Kitty Genovese case. This incident stirred both outrage and support, highlighting a sigma moment for activism against violence.