04/09/2026
With courage in my heart and purpose in my stride, I am Tunnie Ree Cato stepping into this journey with a mission rooted in truth, healing, and hope.
My platform, “Beyond the Shadows,” is born from my own experience as a domestic violence survivor. For years, I navigated silence, fear, and uncertainty but I refused to let my story end there. Today, I stand as a voice for those still finding theirs, committed to bringing visibility, support, and compassion to survivors who deserve to be seen.
My advocacy is grounded in breaking stigma, creating safe spaces, and reminding women that there is life, strength, and power beyond what tried to break them. I am here to shine a light where darkness once lived.
As I take this journey, I’m not just stepping onto a stage I’m stepping into purpose. I am ready to hold the crown as the next Miss Old Gold and Black, carrying the stories of survivors with me and leading with authenticity, resilience, and faith.
“God is within her, she will not fall.” — Psalm 46:5 ✨