Inaugural Event Will Feature Tarana Burke, Founder of the #MeToo Movement, the Honorable Tahesha Way and Shavar Jeffries with The Man Stand

(Black PR Wire) New Brunswick, NJ – On Friday, November 8 at 8:00 p.m., gospel stars Monique Walker, Melissa Bethea and other advocates will gather at the Nicholas Music Center for an evening of entertainment and inspiration to honor the bravery of domestic violence survivors and supporters at Being Brave – An Evening Honoring Survivors. The event will be hosted by Inside Edition’s Lisa Guerrero and will honor Tarana Burke as she receives the inaugural Tarana Burke Being Brave Award.

Being Brave – An Evening Honoring Survivors was created by Town Clock Community Development Center (TCCDC) to bring awareness that 57% of homeless women cite domestic violence as the cause of their homelessness.  TCCDC’s long-term strategic vision is to establish at least two permanent, affordable, supportive facilities in each of our 50 states. Currently TCCDC is one of only 40 establishments of its kind in the entire United States. When the facility opened in April 2016, it instantly became the largest, permanent housing program for survivors of domestic violence and their children in New Jersey.  This event will start as the launch pad for this strategic vision.

Beginning at 6:30 PM, Dustin Ross, co-host of the podcast, The Friend Zone and writer of late-night weekly talk show "The Read with Kid Fury & Crissle" (Fuse network), will host the event’s purple carpet VIP reception, where attendees will mingle with advocates and supporters of domestic violence reform. 

Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo Movement and recently launched #MeTooVoter campaign will be the first recipient of the Tarana Burke Being Brave Award for outstanding leadership in breaking the cycle of abuse.  The event will feature The Man Stand led by Shavar Jeffries, a New Jersey attorney who has dedicated his life to ending Domestic Violence, after his mother was killed by his stepfather in 1985.  The men will take the stage and take a stand, shoulder-to-shoulder, to show their support to end the devastating cycle of domestic violence. 

Community leaders will be recognized for their work in the domestic abuse space as well as their support for TCCDC.  Dr. Penelope Lattimer will receive The Outstanding Volunteer Award, which recognizes a driving force in volunteering and/or philanthropy.  Ms. Elaine Hewins will receive The Outstanding Advocate Award, which recognizes work that challenges perceptions and educates the public about domestic violence.  Ms. Louise Ragusa will receive The Outstanding Provider Award, which recognizes providers of emergency services to survivors of domestic violence.    

Being Brave – An Evening Honoring Survivors is sponsored by Hilton, White House Black Market, Lucid Bliss and Liquid Hair Salon.

To find out more about Being Brave, visit www.BeingBraveEvent.org.

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