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
Brown Mother’s Support Rise Up October 24
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
Brown Mother’s Support Father’s of Homicide Victims
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
Brown Mother’s Support Taylonn Murphy
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
Brown Mother’s Support Women in Business
People Before Politics Radio Co-Host Cynthia Turnquest-Jones honored at the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Women’s History Luncheon. The Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon on Wednesday at Club 661 in Mount Vernon located on 661 Columbus Avenue to honor several women that are making history in our community. The Chamber introduced their … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Women in Business
Brown Mother’s for Brown Sons
An evening of inhaling love and exhaling hate. The weather was frightful but one by one we walked in. Hugs and kisses. Questions of, "How is the family?" Ramarley Graham brought strangers together all searching for the bandit Justice created family. Frank Graham said, "We will not stop until we get Justice. We are looking … Continue reading Brown Mother’s for Brown Sons
Brown Mother’s Uplifting Princess of Peace
As each girl arrived with their brown eyes loaded with wonderings, they were greeted with, "Good Afternoon future Princess of Peace!" They nodded, scanned over their gift bags loaded with goodies, and rushed to a seat. Each girl received a personal invitation to sit with "I Am a Princess of Peace" program. They were invited … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Uplifting Princess of Peace
Brown Mother’s Support Homeless Children
Displaced Children residing at West Help were able to enjoy their 2014 Christmas morning! Tis' the Season in Mount Vernon, New York as concerned citizens of Westchester, the Five-Boroughs, and Rockland County gathered to fill small hearts with Joy. The Alamo provided finger foods while Cupcake Cutie Boutique provided delicious bite size cupcakes as the … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Support Homeless Children
Tha B.U.M.P Host 2nd Annual Toy & Coat Drive
Join Us! Our 2nd Annual Toy & Coat Drive... Saturday, December 13, 2014 at The Alamo located on 166 Gramatan Avenue., Mt Vernon, NY 10553. "Tis' The Season" to mingle while giving & tasting Cupcake by Cupcake Cuties Boutique with cocktails. Affiliates: Tha Brown Urban Mother Partnership, Black Westchester Magazine, Urban Media, People Before Politics … Continue reading Tha B.U.M.P Host 2nd Annual Toy & Coat Drive
Brown Mother’s Support Boycott Black Friday
Enjoy this photo journey taken by CEO, Cynthia Turnquest-Jones in the streets of Manhattan. "As a Brown Mother I believe in giving life on an ordinary day." Cynthia