Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson to speak in Emporia
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Denise Brown, the sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, will be in Emporia in April to speak at an event hosted by SOS.
Brown has spoke in many states to raise awareness about domestic violence.
“Since early 1995, Brown has traveled to various states speaking on the epidemic of domestic violence after the murder of her sister...” a press release from SOS stated. “She brings her message to Emporia at a time when SOS is working to raise awareness of domestic violence issues and raise funding for its New Beginning fund supporting victims’ services.”
Brown will speak at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at the Granada Theater. In addition, the Emporia High School thespians will present the play, “Don’t u Love me?” which focuses on teen dating violence and healthy relationship choices that teens make.
Tickets for the program are $15 and will be on sale at the Sweet Granada, 805 Commercial St., Granada Coffee Co., 809 Commercial St., the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 719 Commercial St., and the SOS office, in the lower level of 701 Merchant St.
“We want to focus on education and prevention of domestic violence, in addition to serving as a crisis organization,” said Margaret Wright, SOS board of directors chairperson. “In order for our voice to be heard, it was necessary to bring someone like Denise Brown to get people’s attention.”
At 10 a.m. on April 28, Brown will speak at an assembly at Emporia High School.
“We’re telling high schools in the counties SOS serves about the assembly and inviting them to attend as well,” Wright said.
Brown’s appearance in Emporia is the starting point for a series of speakers hosted by SOS focusing on healthy relationships and prevention of violence and the impact on the community.
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Happiness09 (anonymous) says...
WOW! I'm definately going to go buy my tickets today. For parents with teenage daughters, such as myself, this sounds fantastic!
February 11, 2009 at 10:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Pollyanna (anonymous) says...
I agree Happiness09. I think it is just as important for parents of teenage sons. Men and boys need to understand about power in relationships and that being a "real man" isn't associated with being the tough guy, machismo, aggressive guy. In many ways our culture and society breeds the "real man" stereotype. As parents, we can cultivate messages of healthy relationships by helping boys transition into manhood by modeling what a real man is. By also educating women about these harmful stereotypes hopefully girls will devalue the tough guy and look for partners who bring much more to the table! I see these unhealthy stereotypes playing themselves out every day in my work and it is so destructive to relationships. Everyone seems to be wearing a mask to survive in their peer culture.
I am excited to hear this presentation and am certain it will create more conversations about healthy relationships!
February 11, 2009 at 11:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
madpoet (anonymous) says...
I hope this saves some girls from making bad choices. I know one young woman in an abusive relationship now and no one can convince her to leave the monster. I've never understood how anyone (male or female) could stay with someone who beats them or tears them down verbally. My son will certainly be taught what is acceptable behavior. My husband is a good role model for him which I think is the most important thing. I hope the speaker brings up that kids who grow up in homes with abusive parents often abuse others since that is what they perceive as "normal."
February 11, 2009 at 11:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
arminius (anonymous) says...
Good for the folks as SOS!
The LORD examines the righteous,
but the wicked and those who love violence
his soul hates.
-- Psalm 11:5
February 11, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
OutsiderJ (anonymous) says...
I think that it is pretty shabby that this lady is making money speaking on the back of her sisters brutal murder. If her sister was not O.J.'s ex wife no one would give a rip where she was speaking...I doubt the turn out would be as high if they had Joe the Ragman's ex wife's sister speaking. I agree they do a good thing and provide a valuable service to families, but what the hell makes this lady qualified to talk about domestic violence in teen relationships. My ex girlfriend's brother died of a heroin overdose. Does that mean I can go on a speaking tour of the 50 states and talk about preventing drug use?
February 11, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
madpoet (anonymous) says...
Wow, OutsiderJ! That's rather harsh. There's no mention of what kind of compensation she is getting. It may just be travel expenses as far as we know. She is trying to help prevent others from having to go thru the ordeal her family did. From what was said on the radio, her discussion is about what domestic violence does to the whole family. Since she lived thru that, I think she is quailified. Just as you would be quailified to speak to kids about the impact of drug abuse on friends and relatives of a drug user.
February 11, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wouldntuliketoknow (anonymous) says...
No Outsider, it doesn't mean you could speak on anything that involves intelligence. You see, you've already proved that your an idiot. The world doesn't need more idiots. Just stay on your couch and keep typing idiodic messages. Your making quite the contribution to society aren't you??
February 11, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
adutt (anonymous) says...
Outsider you do not know what your talking about. People that come and give speeches like this are not in it for the money. They care about others that are going through the same thing. As a victim of domestic abuse I wish I would had a speaker to listen to and maybe I would of been able to get out sooner. If all you know the money made is for SOS so they can help other victims. Thank You SOS you saved my life.
February 11, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
create (anonymous) says...
SOS is one of the most valuable agencies in this town. The good work they do has saved many a woman and children too from the violence that takes place in some homes.
Madpoet, you make a good point about your husband being a good role model for your son. That is an awareness that many people don't grasp. Young men need to have the presence of a good man to emulate; young women need to have the presence of a good man in order to see the pattern they should look for in a mate. While mothering is so important, the value of good and decent fathering is often overlooked. Together they equal stability in the home.
Males who violate family stability and peace of mind are worthless cowards. All too often, not enough is done to stop them. SOS helps women make decisions to avoid such monsters.
Nicole Brown's sister knows by virtue of experience what battering does to families. If she can help a few more realize what the danger signals are, then God bless her.
Yes, OutsiderJ, you can indeed help others by making them aware not only of the horrors families suffer because of a drug abuser, but to learn to recognize the symptoms and get help sooner, perhaps even manage an intervention.
February 14, 2009 at 7:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )