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Purple R.E.I.G.N Report - March 2011
Purple R.E.I.G.N Report - March 2011
A dynamic, spoken word monologue on sexual assault was done by Mr. “Thank you for inviting The Safe House to participate in
Troy Balkum, as an introduction to the first keynote speaker, John the „My Cry in the Dark‟ event. The event was one of the
Farrell, LCSW, MSW of the Violence Institute of UMDNJ. “Jack” as he best I‟ve been to and we always welcome the opportunity
is also known, delivered a powerful presentation that shed light on the to get the word out about resources available to victims of
influence of media /the entertainment industry, the misconceptions of Domestic Violence. As Mary Houstma would say, “the
manhood, but also spoke passionately about the beauty of love, dedication and commitment of Domestic Violence service
relationships, and effective ways of communication. providers in Essex County is truly awesome!” and your
event brought us all together to prove that once again!” –
During the intermission and lunch break, the audience had an Sue S.
opportunity to view the Award-Winning Documentary: A Pillar of Salt
– The Angry Woman Syndrome, as well as participate in a Question
and Answer Session with Award-Winning Director Hafiz Farid.
Panelists:
Mayor Wayne
Smith,
Irvington;
South Ward
Councilman
Ras Baraka;
Lt. Amanda
Koontz,
Irvington PD
Over 30 service providers were assembled in the Atrium to provide
additional community support.
MARCH 2O11
Purple R.E.I.G.N. Report VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1
President, LCH
Business & Purple
R.E.I.G.N. Board
Member, Lindsey C. Delta Sigma Theta & Omega Psi Phi
Holmes & Asia D.
Smith
The finale of the event was the unveiling of the Social Media Campaign:
LIVE 4 LOVE by President of LCH Business and Board Member of
Purple R.E.I.G.N., Lindsey C. Holmes. LIVE 4 LOVE includes the use
of Twitter and Facebook as educational and preventative measures to
Council President Donald Payne, Jr., City of Newark
eradicate the vicious cycles of domestic violence and sexual assault, while
promoting positive relationships and healthy lifestyles.
THANK YOU
Purple Carpet interview w/ Mayor Smith, Irvington ,
We would like to THANK all of our corporate sponsors, community partners, and
the hundreds of people that came out to help us educate the community, empower
victims and survivors, and most importantly, eradicate the vicious cycles of
domestic violence and sexual assault in the lives of others. We exceeded our
goals, and we’re planning to do even more next year!
Please click the following link to watch our virtual THANK YOU to the Speakers
and Sponsors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHrAB2wVAQc
West Ward Councilman Ronald Rice, Jr., City of Newark