Nationwide — DefendRILEY, the self-defense and private security initiative based by adorned U.S. Military Captain (Veteran) Raquel Riley Thomas, proudly publicizes acclaimed actress Tamala Jones as its official Ambassador. Jones, recognized for her highly effective performances throughout movie, tv, and narration, will assist amplify DefendRILEY’s nationwide mission to empower ladies and women via self-defense training, advocacy, and neighborhood help.
DefendRILEY was created after Raquel Riley Thomas skilled profound private loss. Following the 2013 passing of her mom, M. Riley, Raquel found that her mom had been a survivor of assault. Having confronted related trauma herself, she remodeled her grief into goal and launched DefendRILEY to make sure ladies and women have the instruments and confidence to guard themselves.
As we speak, Raquel practices the martial arts of Taekwondo, is an energetic mentor, and a nationwide martial arts instructor-in-training. She is now getting ready to transition DefendRILEY right into a nonprofit that may broaden entry to lifesaving self-defense training.
“I began DefendRILEY due to my mom, M. Riley. I can’t change her previous, however I can honor her by serving to ladies and kids defend their current, and struggle for a safer future,” mentioned Raquel Riley Thomas, Founding father of DefendRILEY.
As Ambassador, Tamala Jones will help the initiative’s nationwide visibility, legislative advocacy, and neighborhood outreach. Her wide-ranging profession consists of standout roles in The Wooden, The Brothers, Two Can Play That Recreation, Kingdom Come, ABC’s Fortress, 9-1-1: Lone Star, Insurgent, the function movie Odd Angels, narration of Sarah’s Oil, and her latest look within the vacation film #WorstChristmasEver.
“I’m becoming a member of DefendRILEY as a result of I’m uninterested in seeing ladies and women unprotected. We deserve energy, confidence, and actual instruments to defend ourselves. The ‘damsel in misery’ is cancelled. It’s time to take motion,” mentioned Jones.
Mission StatementDefendRILEY empowers ladies and women via hands-on self-defense coaching, private security training, and confidence-building methods. The initiative equips people with the talents to struggle again, stand sturdy, and keep secure.
Name to ActionDefendRILEY is advocating laws requiring:• Self-defense electives in all schools• Necessary self-defense coaching in center and excessive colleges
Supporters may also help by:• Signing the Change.org petition• Sharing private tales• Becoming a member of the DefendRILEY advocacy community
Comply with Raquel Riley Thomas on Instagram @raquelrileythomas
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