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Joyce M Brown

Location
Tallahassee, Florida, United States

About Me

I am an Event Planner,Program Developer and an Advocate for Women, children, and their families on the issues of health, substance abuse prevention, HIV/Hep C , and Domestic Violence prevention, especially for communities of Color. The main purpose of my work is to uplift the human spirit and facilitate the self sustainability sense in all that touch.

Influences and Inspirations

My Parents who have 53 years and counting of togetherness with fine wisdom. RBG Street Scholar, an Afrikan Educator, along with countless Educators who came before him; who tirelessly shares his knowledge with the world providing forums that educate our youth.

Favorite Books, Magazines, Art & Music

Yurugu (Dr.Marimba Ani), Medical Apartheid (Harriet Washington), Blueprint for Black Power(Dr.Amos Wilson),This Bridge Called My Back( Cherrie L Moraga ) From Margin To Center(bell hooks)

Awards, Honors & Achievements

Domestic Violence Recognition Awards; Department of Justice. Facilitated the Stalking Law in Florida, Organized the Florida Coalition of Domestic Violence Women Color Caucus .

Founder: Cultural Arts Natural Design International (CANDI) Mission: CULTURAL ARTS NATURAL DESIGN INTERNATIONAL’S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, BY REDUCING DRUG/VIOLENCE LIFESTYLES AND, OFFERING ALTERNATIVES THROUGH ALL FORMS OF CULTURAL ARTS, ADVOCACY, EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Educational Goals

  • University of Ghana, History

    Desired Start Date
    April 2011

Academic History

  • Organizational Studies, Undergraduate

    School
    Eckerd College
    Start & End Dates
    July 2001 — December 2003 (Over 2 Years)
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Employment History

  • Founder, Cultural Arts Natural Design International (CANDI)

    Start & End Dates
    April 2004 — Present (Over 5 Years)
    Details