TW for abuse, trafficking, csaThe Grammys: Meet the domestic violence activist performing with Katy
TW for abuse, trafficking, csaThe Grammys: Meet the domestic violence activist performing with Katy Perry tonightBrooke Axtell is an abuse survivor who will give a speech during Katy Perry’s “By the Grace of God” performanceI met Brooke Axtell in 2012 at a reading for an anthology we were both included in called “Dancing at the Shame Prom.” Her essay in the book, “What I Know of Silence,” explored her experience of child sex-trafficking by a male nanny and how she used poetry and music to both heal and help her connect with other survivors. In addition to writing, Axtell, a poet and activist, has spoken extensively about her experiences and how to improve the lives of those in similar situations to police departments, universities, and conferences such as the National Sexual Assault Conference.Now, the 34-year-old Austin resident, who serves as director of communications for the nonprofit Allies Against Slavery, is poised to speak to the entire world, parlaying her advocacy right into the heart of American pop culture when she joins Katy Perry onstage at the Grammys tonight.Before Perry sings “By the Grace of God,” Axtell will give a speech about her experience with domestic violence.“Read the interview with Axtell here -- source link
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