On Thursday, March 20 at 1 p.m., it was hard to miss the empowering scene on Brock Commons.
This event was the first ever Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence, and was sponsored by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
The walk gave men on campus the opportunity to walk a mile in high-heeled shoes. Walk in Her Shoes was held to promote awareness about sexual assault, violence and rape against women.
Over 30 males that included students, faculty and staff participated and many other students watched the walk and were inspired by the event’s message.
Each man who participated in the event had to wear three inch red high-heeled shoes and walk a mile across campus.
Many male members of different clubs and organizations participated in the event.
Sophomore Wil Miles, who participated in the event, said, “I never felt so much pain in my feet. This event definitely opened my eyes to see how easily a woman could get taken advantage of.”
The walk started in front of Hiner, went past the Fitness Center, and then ended on Brock Commons.
At the end of the walk, other community members waited at the end to congratulate the men as they rubbed their feet in pain and celebrated their crucial part in this first ever event.
Also at the end, some members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. strolled in their high heels. Miles said, “I had fun at the event, and I was glad to be involved to send such a positive message. This was another great event by the
Office of Diversity and Inclusion.”
