We walked into the Domino Refinery Factory excited to view the exhibit created by renowned artist Kara E. Walker. We were gobsmacked when we spotted the first male of molasses coloring titled "Sugar Babies". They were standing there coated with the thick, dark brown syrup obtained from raw sugar during the refining process. Each one … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Artist Kara E. Walker
Month: May 2014
Brown Mother’s Believe in Supporting State of the World’s Mothers
Save the Children’s 15th annual "State of the World’s Mothers" report, issued today, focuses on millions of women and children living in communities affected by conflict, fragility and natural disasters, and their everyday struggle to survive. Over half of all maternal and child deaths worldwide occur in crisis-affected places. The report examines the causes of … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Believe in Supporting State of the World’s Mothers
Brown Mother’s Believe in Bronx Girls Rock
The Brown Urban Mother Partnership Founder Cynthia Turnquest-Jones lead the first Bronx Girls Rock Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. This was held at the Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation. Day one was titled "My Girlfriends". "The Bronx Girls were excited as they rushed into the room at three fifteen," replied Cynthia. "Our names … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Believe in Bronx Girls Rock
Brown Mother’s Support Nigerian Mothers
Bring Back Our Girls... The abduction of more than 200 school girls in Nigeria last week is trending in the country today. Thousands have been tweeting the hashtags #BringBackOurGirls and #WhereAreOurDaughters in an effort to exert pressure on the authorities to rescue the girls, who were taken by suspected Boko Haram militants. Some of the … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Nigerian Mothers