I had the pleasure of sitting with Robin Samuels. We meet on Sunday's in Manhattan to discuss "Stopping Police Criminality". I announced the event that I was moderating on the seventh of November. Robin stopped me and said, "Cynthia, I have something to share with you." We sat and I took out my iPad. She … Continue reading Tha B.U.M.P Interviews a Brown Mother
Tha B.U.M.P Supports Rise Up October
Which Side Are You On? The line was extended around the corner on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd @ 116th Street., in Harlem, New York. The buzz "No Justice! No Peace!" The purpose of this evening was to build momentum for #RiseUpOctober which is supported by more than 60 families who were murdered by the … Continue reading Tha B.U.M.P Supports Rise Up October
Tha B.U.M.P Support Taylonn Murphy
I am not a philanthropist just a tiny brown samaritan... Supporting Brother Taylonn Murphy father of slain Tayshana "Chicken" Murphy foundation. For the past five weeks Murph and his friends other local Samaritans hung out on Thursdays and Saturdays with the youth from Harlem. Playing chess, talking, smiling, hop scotch, On September 27th, 2015, I … Continue reading Tha B.U.M.P Support Taylonn Murphy
Tha B.U.M.P Support Cupcake Cutie Boutique
Miesha attended college in Miami studying to become a nurse. While Mom served the community as a Police Officer in Mount Vernon, New York. Now a days if you want to get an earful about paying for college, listen to parents from states where tuition and fees have skyrocketed. Montika stated that she wanted the … Continue reading Tha B.U.M.P Support Cupcake Cutie Boutique
Brown Mother’s Support Justice for Ramarley Graham
Today Tha B.U.M.P CEO, Cynthia Turnquest-Jones stood with the family and supporters of "Justice for Ramarley" to demand that his case looked at and not just sat under unjust dust. It's been nearly two and a half years since the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it was reviewing the evidence in the death of … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Justice for Ramarley Graham
Tha B.U.M.P presents “Speak and Be Heard #SayHerName Town Hall”
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”
Brown Mother’s Attend Raynette Turner’s Funeral
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
Brown Mother’s One Year Later Love for Eric Garner
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
Brown Mother’s Support Sandra Bland Rally
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
Tha Brown Urban Mother Partnership Supports #SayHerName Raynette Turner Forum
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