DALLAS — A growing army of heroes, who have been victorious enough to make it out alive, are now giving to the cause, and fighting back to help others. Media personality and philanthropist Shefik (https://shefik.info) of the multiple award winning, nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" (https://invocation.co) is joining forces with Anna's House to combat domestic violence in Dallas, Texas. Encompassing a program providing women facing hardships with a safe and productive environment to get back on track to financial, mental, and physical wellness, their combined work is a community pillar, as Shefik and Anna's House collectively advocate for the fight against domestic violence.
Anna's House is a partnership program associated with A Way Out Project (https://www.awayoutproject.org), which is an administrative, programmatic, and fiscally sound proactive institution, taking leadership on a local, statewide, and national level. In doing so, A Way Out Project serves as a major anchor for supporting and developing funding initiatives that facilitate the positive growth and development of the Black community. These progressive initiatives promote change and community ownership.
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, starting at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET), Anna's House will present its 2021 annual celebration and fundraising drive, produced by Shefik. The event can be attended for free, by registering via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annas-house-2021gala-tickets-192762597117. Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provide to view the event online. The event will also be accessible without registration on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/4559118990837238 and https://www.facebook.com/annasmovement. Attendees via the Zoom link will be able to watch an exclusive, limited preview the upcoming 2022 documentary "The Road to Anna's House", produced and directed by Shefik, which highlights the journey of Anna's House and its founder Eva Miles.
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), the event will be hosted by popular radio personality Veda Loca (Majic 94.5 FM), and many notable guests and community leaders are scheduled to appear, such as His Royal Highness Prince Gharios El Chemor of Ghassan Al-Nu'Man VIII (Heir to the Ghassanid Dynasty); Shenita Cleveland (Candidate, 30th Congressional District); Judge Kim Brown (Texas 254th District Court); and Bella Levy (Founder and CEO, Bella Levy Foundation). Recording artists Tiffany Tatum and Christi Lux and scheduled to perform during the event, along with an appearance by celebrity stylist Tysin.
"Anna's House teaches self-reliance, self-sufficiency, responsibility, and works to assist in the development or re-establishment of confidence and belief in one's self," explains Eva Miles (Founder, Anna's House). "With these tools, women leave Anna's House prepared to face the world with a totally new outlook and belief in their ability not just to survive, but to thrive. With Anna's House, I truly believe that no one deserves to be physically or emotionally abused, and no one deserves to remain in a state of despair, in a city as academically, economically, and socially advantaged as Dallas, Texas. Anna's House seeks to provide the safety net that will offer a second chance to become a contributing part of this vibrant city and all it has to offer."
By donating to Anna's House, you will be making an invaluable contribution that will help expand support efforts, contribute to the organization's sustainability, and ensure that help goes to the communities that need it most. Both cooperate and individual volunteer efforts are welcomed and appreciated.
"I am honored to work with Anna's House through my multi-media platform 'Shefik presents Invocation'", says Shefik. "I am thoroughly aligned with the mission of Eva Miles and her great team of professionals."
"Shefik presents Invocation" is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. Content includes video footage, and its audio is severed and packaged as a conceptual radio show, as well as a podcast. Each episode highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. The content is oftentimes aligned with Shefik's various philanthropic endeavors and alliances with non-profit companies, community-based organizations, and mission-driven entities (e.g., Miss America Organization, YWCA Yonkers, Broadway Sings for Pride, Munhu, Harambee Dallas, Harlem Film House, Morgan Marie Michael Foundation, CoWell Solutions).
Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on a given topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The content's main online hub at https://invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the content, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. As of this writing, "Shefik presents Invocation" has won over 40 industry awards (for audio, video, and website), many of which were awarded at the highest level.
About Shefik
Celebrating over 20 years in the entertainment and technology industries, Shefik (https://shefik.info) is an accomplished industry insider, who has appeared on MTV, SiriusXM, PBS, BET, network television, and in print media, as well as internationally on TRT World (Turkey). He has held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, MTV World, Merck, Merriam-Webster, and Wolters Kluwer. A seasoned pro in social media with a career background as a Lead Architect and Senior Web Developer, Shefik is on the cutting edge of new media. As a videographer and producer, his work has been featured in television broadcasts and video productions for NBC's "3rd Hour of TODAY", TIME magazine, The Washington Center, TV One's "Unsung", and Broadway World. Additionally, his photography has been featured in print and online publications, such as The Independent (United Kingdom), Daily Mail (United Kingdom), Harvard Kennedy School Magazine, Playbill, and China Press, as well as around 100 television and radio outlets owned by Cox Media Group. He is currently the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" (https://invocation.co), which is broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States, as well as the internationally syndicated video series of the same name, via Amazon and other notable outlets.
Media Contacts
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Last Updated: October 26, 2021
