On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 7:00 pm, the Fatherhood Initiatives and Mentoring Committee (FIMC) – (Brother Michael Frazier – Third District FIMC Chairman) of the Third District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, led by Brother Conrado B. Morgan (District Representative) are partnering with other community members to host a virtual conversation. The title of this must-see event is “Truth and Trauma: A Discussion on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Youth.”

This event could not have come at a more opportune moment. It appears as if our nation is more focused on mental health and alarmed by an uptick in reports of domestic violence, especially within communities of color. Therefore, the Third District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, found it fitting to facilitate a unique conversation in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Davy Smith, III, Executive Director of Action In Motion, Inc., also serves as Vice Chairman of the Third District’s Fatherhood Initiative & Mentoring program. Smith agreed to participate on the panel stating, “As a child, I witnessed my mom being abused. I feel my story of survival will help others.”

Another panelist, Patrick M. Garland, Ed.D., engages with youth on a regular basis as an Educator in Falls Church. In the words of Booker T. Washington, “The status that one achieves in life is not as great as the obstacles they have overcome while trying to succeed.’”

The conversation will be moderated by a domestic violence survivor and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Makya Little. Earlier this year, Little championed legislation in the General Assembly that received support from advocates for women’s rights.

Visit www.3rdDistrictQues.org for more information and attend live at www.tinyurl.com/TruthNTrauma.