On April 16, 2011, in San Bernardino, California, I lost my brother, Clyde Ray Willis, Jr. and his best friend, Dahmetri Ross, both 26. They were victims of domestic violence. My brother and his best friend were murdered because no one spoke out against domestic violence. Their voices were abruptly silenced, and they did not get a chance to S.P.E.A.K., so therefore, I will S.P.E.A.K. for them against any form of violence! Out of my brother and his best friend’s death, S.P.E.A.K. (Speaking Publicly Eliminates Another Killing), was born.

S.P.E.A.K. is a 501c3 tax exempt nonprofit organization that is dedicated to Expose, Educate and Empower youth to S.P.E.A.K. up and out about any form of violence, DV2™ and S.N.I.T.C.H. This program will implement strategies and activities, such as: Advocacy, Rites of Passage; Workshops; Guest Speakers; Seminars and Conferences. Our core programs consist of:

• S.N.I.T.C.H. (Saying Nothing Increases TrageDIES, Choose to be Heard)
• Youth Violence
• Bully Prevention
• Teen Dating Violence
• Conflict Resolution
• Peer Mediation
• Service Learning Projects

Keisha’s purpose is to S.P.E.A.K. to Expose, Educate and Empower our youth to no longer stay silent about this pandemic called Violence! Whether it is a group under twenty or a room of 1,000. Keisha is committed to changing the attitudes and beliefs about violence, while taking an innovative approach to the challenges facing today’s youth. Our programs are designed to provide a platform where voices can be echoed and leadership can be implemented to root out all forms of violence, while creating a safe place for humankind.

Keisha has spoken at educational conferences & seminars and has organized marches and rallies across the United States to encourage youth to S.P.E.A.K. out against violence. In addition she hosted several girls and women's conferences and has helped hundreds of women to overcome challenges that they were facing as it relates to self love, self care and self esteem. She has a candid and transparent way of exposing the truth about domestic violence and all forms of violence, by bringing healing and restoration. Keisha is a mother of three and has been a full-time teacher, behavior speacialist and mentor for over 15 years.

For further information, if you are looking for a motivational speaker, or would like to partner with S.P.E.A.K. to help combat this pandemic, please visit us at;

www.iwillspeak.org.
877-792-8937
speakoutnow.willis@gmail.com

In the infamous words of my son,
"All This Killing, Is Killing Me!"™ - La Shawnn Edwards II

Peace & Blessings