Hope you still have your Kleenex ready…
Raheem DeVaughn, his LoveLife foundation, RadioOne and African Pride and a local Washington D.C shelter to surprise 20 domestic violence survivors with a “Queen For A Day” prize package that included: spa/ hair services, dinner and a private performance from the Grammy nominated artist.
MUST READ: Grab A Tissue: Raheem DeVaughn Makes 20 Domestic Violence Survivors ‘Queens For A Day’ [VIDEO]
In the latest installment, the survivors reveal their past struggles with domestic violence. Survivor Mignon Brown-Anderson spoke on how domestic violence was passed down to from generation to generation in her family.
“When I was growing up I really didn’t know I was in a domestic violence relationship because all of my friends and family, all of them were fighting their significant other so I actually thought that’s what you did in relationships. It left residue. So when my daughter was growing up, she watched those things and she was seeing it. When she was 14 she met this guy and she was in an abusive relationship. Well, when she turned 18, that same guy murdered her.”
There’s so much more to this beautiful event.
Stay tuned for part III…
RELATED STORIES:
The ‘No More’ Domestic Violence PSA Campaign Is Uncomfortable To Watch & That’s Exactly The Point
