Local police in Rochester, NY are clearing up confusion about mask enforcement. They say they can’t legally hand out tickets or arrest people who aren’t wearing them — but they will encourage and educate the public. Unfortunately, in NYC the role of officers are enforcing social distancing measures with arrest, violent confrontations and inconsistency in … Continue reading Respect Us

Tha Brown Urban Mother Partnership bids peace to Minister Hafeez Muhammed. I had the honour of speaking at the funeral of Ramarley Graham February 2012. I spoke about my love for the Black Man. Hafiz stood up as I spoke and yelled out, “YEAH! Come on with it Sistah!” After the service he approached me … Continue reading Dear Black Man, I ❤️ You…

International Women’s Day was hosted by Cheryl Brannan who hosted an astronomical event yesterday at the Yonkers Public Library. “The State of Black Women & Girls in Westchester 2020”. We are collectively PRESENT for change & our girls will be protected by us! Our Black Girls will not be PUSHED OUT on our watch!!! Tha … Continue reading International Women’s Day

A Sweet 16 Celebration for The Shamoya McKenzie Foundation 3rd Annual Gala honoured Community Samaritans at the Eastwood Manor located in the Bronx. Shamoya McKenzie was on top of the world as she left midday basketball practice on New Year’s Eve 2016. The 6-foot-2 middle-schooler had just learned she was moving up to the high … Continue reading Happy Sweet 16 Shamoya McKenzie

Activist from near and far were present knowing that losing a child is a devastating blow to the soul. Many were present for the murders of Tayshana “Chicken” Murphy September 11, 2011 and Ramarley Graham February 2, 2012. Plus the town hall for Raynette Turner July 25, 2015, were on the basketball court tonight. Chanting, … Continue reading Tha B.U.M.P. Stood Tall for Talasia Cuffie

Black Girls Bake hosted their third "Gingerbread House Party." Black Girls Bake was founded by Miesha the CEO of Cupcake Cutie Boutique located on 8 South 6th Avenue., Mount Vernon, New York. The Gingerbread House Party was off the hook! Icing and candy and cupcakes galore! Children with smiles and parents at the door! Creating. … Continue reading Tha Brown Urban Mother Partnership Supports #BlackGirlsBake

Lured by false promises of a good job, educational opportunities, a stable conflict-free environment or even a loving romantic relationship, victims of human trafficking are then pushed into forced labor or begging, sexual exploitation, and domestic servitude. Dr. Traci Alexander interview with Cyntoia Brown-Long was grand. We sat in the house of the famous Riverside … Continue reading Tha B.U.M.P Advocates for Cyntoia Brown-Long

Tha Brown Urban Mother Partnership bids great strides & continued support towards battling Breast Cancer... created by #kobeshand #thabump #thabrownurbanmotherpartnership

Tonight at Pelham Picture House Dr. Yusef Salaam shared that, “The biggest battle is spiritual wickedness.” Westchester Women’s Agenda presents “When They See Us”. I will continue to repeat that YOU CAN NOT INTERRUPT LIVES WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES... The Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit — Antron McCray, Kevin … Continue reading When They See Us

Celebrating a Legacy of Service to our children. Y-COP Annual Dinner Dance. We were welcome to Y-COP fourth annual dinner dance benefit. Commemorating yet another year of Y-COP mission to make a positive impact by expanding programs and out reach to better meet the community needs. Y-COP was established in 2012 with a Summer Day … Continue reading Celebrating Y-Cop