Brown Mother’s Support Artist Kara E. Walker

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

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

Brown Mother’s Believe in Giving

"God gives nothing to those who keep their arms crossed." -African Proverb Thanks to Brown Mothers in Westchester and the Five Boroughs, Tha Brown Urban Mother Partnership provided 60 mothers a personal bag with sanitary items. We joined Sts. John, Paul, and Clement Episcopal Church on the 21st of Friday from 8:30am to 10:00am. Many … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Believe in Giving

Brown Mother’s Believe in Sensible Gun Laws

TAKE ACTION and Join the tens of thousands of American moms who are saying ENOUGH to gun violence. Help us fight the epidemic that is killing nearly 8 kids and teens every day. Here’s how you can take action right now to make our country safer. 1. CALL- Call your representatives in Congress and demand … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Believe in Sensible Gun Laws

Brown Mother’s Believe in Being Great by Choice

I had a splendid day on October the 12th! Filling my educators cup once again at Teachers College 85th Saturday Reunion. I crossed paths with educators from Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and of course New York City! Our "hearts & souls" were anxious to be gratified by educators who believe in being Great by Choice. … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Believe in Being Great by Choice

Brown Mother’s Believe in Saving the Women not the Boobies

Studies continue to uncover lifestyle factors and habits that alter breast cancer risk. Ongoing studies are looking at the effect of exercise, weight gain or loss, and diet on breast cancer risk. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is now being conducted to help find the causes of breast cancer. This study is … Continue reading Brown Mother’s Believe in Saving the Women not the Boobies