NO LONGER SILENT | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
Date and Time
Nov 13, 2023 6:00 pm
Location
14th & V
2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009
Nov 13, 2023 6:00 pm
14th & V
Silent No More: Our Next Decade
In this remarkable memoir, Terace Garnier fearlessly shares her story of triumph over childhood rape and military sexual trauma. Through her unwavering strength, she illuminates a path towards healing and liberation, inspiring us all to reclaim our voices and find solace in our own journeys.
"No Longer Silent" is an invitation to embrace hope and discover the power that lies within each of us. With valuable insights and practical advice, Terace stands as a guiding light, offering support to survivors and paving the way for a community of understanding and compassion.
Terrace Garnier is joining us on the Busboys stage to ignite a transformative journey of resilience and triumph. Copies of the book will be available for purchase during and after the event, and Garnier will be signing following the program.
This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 6:00 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Copies of NO LONGER SILENT will be available for purchase before and after the event. Please note that this event is IN PERSON and will NOT be livestreamed.
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Terace Garnier was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Terace Garnier (pronounced Ter- Ace, like the card, and Garn- YAY!) traveled with her father, a U.S. Marine, across the country. She never settles in one place too long as her endeavors have led to a life of travel and extraordinary experiences. This remarkable woman boasts a background as diverse as her talents, along with her passions for storytelling, art, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. After temporarily pursuing an undergrad in Art History, Terace decided to explore her curiosity for storytelling by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force as an AFN reporter, anchor, and radio show host. During her time in Japan, she fearlessly covered a wide range of stories impacting military communities throughout Asia and Europe.
As a civilian, Terace earned her Master's Degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University before embarking on more globe-trotting adventures as one of the youngest network journalists for Fox News Channel. She specialized in uncovering the truth while presenting hidden facts in balanced and unbiased televised reports as a multimedia reporter. Some of her work includes ground coverage of the historic fires in Australia; the Afghanistan drawdown, live from the Pentagon; the Trump impeachment trial, live from Capitol Hill; and the Black Wall Street Massacre Centennial. Talk about a journalist on a mission!
This U.S. Air Force veteran’s journey took an unexpected turn when she found herself living out of her car while tirelessly pursuing a career as a network news correspondent in 2019. Most people might have thrown in the towel, but not Terace! She faced this colossal challenge head-on, showing the world what resilience and determination really mean – refusing to be defined by her circumstances. This determination led her to purchase her first home and become Newsy’s (Scripps News) first Pentagon correspondent.
Just when you thought her plate was full, she took on anchoring the esteemed Roland Martin Show, became a mentor to high school students, sharing her vast broadcast knowledge and inspiring the next generation of journalists, and pursued a life of pageantry and modeling. This led to raising money for pageant scholarships, mentoring sexual assault survivors, a building a vast new network of empowered women.
Terace's artistic flair and community service ambitions are even more awe-inspiring than her coming-to-age story. In 2022, she independently curated a virtual portrait gallery and auction with CBS anchor, Vladimir Duthiers. She raised thousands for homeless women veterans and their children which provided over 144 days of housing – talk about a heart of gold! You can still find some of her original works of art from the portrait gallery online, or spread throughout her home, along with her gorgeous, self-made epoxy resin serving trays and live edge wood. Her work not only helps raise awareness about homelessness among veterans but promotes the importance of work-life balance and setting boundaries to maintain one’s mental health.
With her experience and influence, she's a formidable force for change, my friends! So, let's talk about her current project – "No Longer Silent," an upcoming book that tackles the heavy topic of sexual assault. Terace's compassion, empathy, and vulnerability are on full display here, as she aims to educate and support survivors while raising awareness among the wider public. This woman is a powerhouse of dedication and determination, making the world a better place one step at a time. Terace Garnier is a force of nature with a heart of gold. Her incredible journey serves as a powerful inspiration, proving that one person truly can make a difference.
