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Hostesses Karlie Redd and Yandy Smith have revealed the existence of the Courageous Awards,–a ceremony that will honor the survivors of domestic violence according to their courage. During an interview on October 22, the ‘Love & Hip Hop’ stars gave a peek into their project and also talked about the connection they have with this issue. Besides that, they even talked about giving grants and making housing contributions as part of their extensive support.
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Apart from Yandy Smith and Karlie Redd, other celebs took morning television by storm with their message about the very personal mission of helping the victims of domestic violence. The two reality stars were at Good Day New York talking about the Courageous Awards which is the event that they would like to see through Big Heart foundation. It was a very emotional interview, and both ladies revealed where their commitment to this cause comes from.
Karlie Redd let the whole world know that not only is she a victim of domestic violence but also a survivor. She also talked about how her ordeal was first a personal one and then it turned into public advocacy. “After my story came out, you know, it was viral, and so many people were reaching out to me and my DMs,” Redd shared during the segment. She reflected on a very sad moment that made her vow to keep up the fight – when she learned that a woman she had been supporting had been murdered by her partner. “That story touched my heart and since then I said I am going to do something about this,” Redd said, evidently very moved.
Yandy Smith mentioned that when Redd called she was ready to multiply the effort and that the latter was facing a very tough time with the support of the media. Smith then emphatically stated that domestic violence is a problem that everyone should care about because statistics show that “one in four women, one in seven men” suffer silently. Her involvement in the project signifies the recognition that support groups are crucial for the victims in their struggle for a new life.
The Courageous Awards will not simply be an awards ceremony to gift the winners with their prizes; rather, it is an event that will educate and equip, and the organizers have brought in the likes of She Tough and Sierra Butterflies. Smith expressed the pressing need for safe housing saying that “survivors need a place to live” but their resources are indeed very limited so that is why the survivors continue to struggle.
The broadcast opened up the women’s professional manner in dealing with their activism and a commentator remarked how “Karlie was very professional and nice. And her institution reflected that.” Their collaborating is perceived as a major factor in the presence of support networks in the entertainment world. “I really love to see Yandy and Karlie’s new friendship; it looks so genuine,” someone said, while another added, “Teamwork makes the dream work. This is how it’s done, ladies – not putting each other down but uplifting the whole community.”
The comments through many of those responses showed how close the topic is to the commentaries’ hearts. One former victim stated, “I give thanks to God for getting me through my domestic violence.” This person was sorry for not being able to participate in this year’s event but she wanted to come in the next years to share her story. Another person simply wrote “That’s what I’m talking about turning pain into power. Yes!!!!!” and this encapsulated the spirit of the initiative.
The topic of the color purple, which represents the battle against domestic violence, was predominant throughout the discussion. The women revealed that the event was their decision because it was in October and coincided with the Domestic Violence Awareness Month, thus giving both a visual and symbolic unity to the campaign.
What really gives The Courageous Awards a unique significance is the unconditional support it offers to the survivors. The ceremony not only makes their recognition and awareness but also connects them with organizations that will offer the help they need in the long term. “We are definitely having organizations that are pioneers in the domestic violence space come so that we can connect survivors and people dealing with these issues with these organizations so they can get the help and support they need,” Smith elaborated during the interview.
There has been an extremely favorable response from the public; the commenters have been recognizing the authenticity and the depth of the effort. “This is truly great and such a wonderful educational interview ladies,” one spectator’s comment read; while another wrote “That’s right, this is what I like to see, things that mean something in people’s life”. This viewpoint is in line with the trend of celebrities switching the use of their platforms from trivial entertainment to making a real impact on social issues.
Yandy Smith and Karlie Redd have transformed their personal suffering into a community empowerment source. The tale of the two women is one of sharing the right intention and consequently creating a process of change that is not only immediate but also accompanied by long-term hope for the victims of domestic violence. The Courageous Awards is the kind of celebrity initiative that truly resonates with the public – it is substantive, not just a mere publicity stunt but a real social contribution.
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Regarding recent events, Karlie recently faced a skincare challenge that she overcame. Meanwhile, Yandy has been vocal about elder care issues, and Mendeecees Harris has also been in the public eye recently.
