A Thank You Note from Cynthia....  I stepped out of my comfort zone and hosted a "Speak and Be Heard #SayHerName" town hall meeting. This town hall focused on the death of Raynette Turner while in Police custody. I attended many town halls, protest, and candle light vigils that were alarmingly poor in attendance and … Continue reading Tha B.U.M.P presents “Speak and Be Heard #SayHerName Town Hall”

There has been an erie sound in the Urban communities of mothers and fathers weeping. That sound is now added with chants of "Black Lives Matter" and "Her Life Matters". Packed funeral homes, churches, court houses, and streets. But, the weeping is for both the living and the dead. The community is sad and those … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Attend Raynette Turner’s Funeral

CEO Cynthia Turnquest-Jones Interviewed Indict! Convict! Send ALL Criminal Cops to Jail! The whole dam system is guilty as hell! The crowd gathered and chimed in. Indict! Convict! Send ALL Criminal Cops to Jail! The whole dam system is guilty as hell!  Stop Mass Incarceration joined on the Manhattan side of the Staten Island Ferry. … Continue reading Brown Mother’s One Year Later Love for Eric Garner

What's Going On is no longer the question because questions are no longer being answered. Cheques are being written while videos are being posted. Sandra Bland had over 500,000 viewer and comments from those who are for it or against it. Five Black Women died in police custody within a two-week span. This is not … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Sandra Bland Rally

Westchester County is ranked as one of America's top richest counties. However, it does not eliminate or exempt certain cities and towns from officers committing illegal activities. Police brutality in Westchster County is present but silent. Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., DJ Henry, Samuel Cruz, Christopher Ridley, and now added to the list is Raynette Turner.  Packed … Continue reading Tha Brown Urban Mother Partnership Supports #SayHerName Raynette Turner Forum

Forty Four years of hosting a spectacular event infused with a blend of African International Fashion Show. In the city of Brooklyn, colours, unique fabric, and drums beating. African Fashion was in full swing.  Many gathered for the African International Arts Festival at Commodore John Barry Park to eat, pray, and love. The tone was … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support the African International Arts Festival at Commodore John Barry Park

The Rise Up October 24 meeting was held and the room was filled. Those sitting in the room understood when Dr. Cornel West said, "Time is Up!  Are you on fire for freedom?"  This meeting was held ten days after nine church members were shot as they took part in bible study. A female survivor … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Rise Up October 24

Silence is in the air. As another Black Father takes a pause. The audience "can't breathe" as the room remains silent. A tear is shed. Heads are shaking. A crushed father. The Founder of Tha Brown Urban Mother Partnership "Tha B.U.M.P." sat with a room crowded with Fathers. John Jay College of Criminal Justice was buzzing … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Father’s of Homicide Victims

Tayshana "Chicken" Murphy Foundation website His daughter, Tayshana "Chicken" Murphy was a high school basketball star that was ranked number 16th point guard in the nation. Dad described her as having a special love for basketball at the age of three. "We never spoke about basketball. Most of our conversations were about her and my … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Taylonn Murphy