Contact: Meredith Amor
Director of Communications
PR@Barry.edu
(305) 899-7810
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2020
Hundreds of “Brides” to Walk to Support Domestic and Dating Violence Victims
(Miami, FL) Barry University will host the annual College Brides Walk on Friday, February 21st to shine a light on the issue of domestic and dating violence. Hundreds will flood the streets dressed as brides and march three miles from Barry’s Miami Shores Campus to Johnson & Wales University in North Miami. A partnership with Johnson & Wales, the walk is designed to create a platform for young minds to discuss solutions, have a healthy outlet for self-expression and continue the conversation about domestic and dating violence.
The powerful event will feature survivor stories, musical and dance performances, and remarks from law enforcement before the walk gets underway.
For more information visit: http://www.collegebrideswalk.com/
When: Friday, February 21, 2020
Opening remarks begin at 10am
The walk kicks off at 11am
Where: Barry University Main Campus
11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33161
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts
Media is invited to park in faculty/staff spaces in the lot on NE 115th Street between North Miami Avenue & NE 1st Avenue
On-Site Contact: Dr. Laura Finley, Professor of Criminology and Sociology: 954-592-7893
Interested media are requested to RSVP to PR@Barry.edu