School of Public Policy at 8 00 p. M. On cspan2. Activists discuss the role men can play in the metoo movement. New event was organized by america, and vital voices partnership. It is about an hour and 20 minutes. Ms. Nelson good morning, everyone. Im elise nelson. Im president and ceo here. If i can just say here on behalf of everyone at vital voices, how absolutely proud we are to join with pro mundo and new america to host this discussion, men in the me too movement, moving from silence to solidarity and how do we do that . I think all of us in this room would agree that we are in the middle of something pretty darn historic. But just how historic i think remains to be seen. This could be the beginning of the end of a culture of silence, of fear, of complacency. This could be the beginning of the end of violence against women, one of the most destructive and universal challenges we face. I think its too early to see where this momentum right now with the me too movement is going to
Foundation to host this discussion, men in the me too movement, moving from silence to solidarity and how do we do that . I think all of us in this room would agree that we are in the middle of something pretty darn historic. But just how historic i think remains to be seen. This could be the beginning of the end of a culture of silence, of fear, of complacency. This could be the beginning of the end of violence against women, one of the most destructive and universal challenges we face. I think its too early to see where this momentum right now with the me too movement is going to lead, but the one thing we do know is that were going to make sure more womens voices are heard and more womens rights are protected, absolutely. You know, when vital voices was started 21 years ago, we didnt have the allies or the awareness that we have today. Today we have stronger laws and louder advocates. But violence against women still persists. In fact, many people would believe looking at the number
Delaware valleys leading news program developing news Police Descend on a Delaware Countys home. A major break in the case of a missing mother. The trail went cold nearly four years ago. But investigators are literally digging for answers. The big story is a mystery disappearance that may be close to being solved, Jeannette Reyes is live in collingdale and jeannette this could prove to be a tragic conclusion but to the left provide the family closure. Reporter well, monica, there is still little glimmer of hope. The scene wrapped up minutes ago. It was active for several hours as police and cadaver dogs entered the home and were looking for remains after the police chief told action news that the cadaver dogs were aggressive about a positive hit but the night here ended in crushing disappointment after no remains were found as of yet. I knew right away because nobody else goes over that house. Just closed dark house. Reporter the eerily quiet home that sat empty along lafayette avenue
Delaware valleys leading news program developing news Police Descend on a Delaware Countys home. A major break in the case of a missing mother. The trail went cold nearly four years ago. But investigators are literally digging for answers. The big story is a mystery disappearance that may be close to being solved, Jeannette Reyes is live in collingdale and jeannette this could prove to be a tragic conclusion but to the left provide the family closure. Reporter well, monica, there is still little glimmer of hope. The scene wrapped up minutes ago. It was active for several hours as police and cadaver dogs entered the home and were looking for remains after the police chief told action news that the cadaver dogs were aggressive about a positive hit but the night here ended in crushing disappointment after no remains were found as of yet. I knew right away because nobody else goes over that house. Just closed dark house. Reporter the eerily quiet home that sat empty along lafayette avenue
Community of readers. So thats who were really trying to gather around over the course of the weekend. Not only professional writers, but folks who write for their own just enjoyment and creative purposes. And anyone who loves to read anything. Any connection with the local universities here, absolutely. Weve got a longgoing collaboration with the [inaudible] at vanderbilt university. They help us program a special [inaudible] all the kings men. Absolutely. Thats right. This year among a couple of special tracks that we have going on, we have one that is, you mentioned all the kings men, the Pulitzer Prizes are are celebrating their 100th anniversary, and as part of commemorating the centennial, the robert m. Warren center at vanderbilt [inaudible] some of which actually talk about robert warrens influence as a poet and as a novelist. So really its important artists who won pulitzers in two categories rarely. So, but the Warren Center at vanderbilt, very special partners of the festiva