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Deanna Brown helps kids live 'Beyond the Dream'
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James Brown's music helping kids live 'Beyond the Dream'
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James Brown: The Big Payback
James Brown hands out toys at one of his famous Christmas giveaways.
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“Six years ago it changed,” says Venisha Brown. “Christmas will never be the same.”
On Christmas Day 2006, Venisha’s father, music legend James Brown, died of congestive heart failure. At the time some associates were quoted as saying that Brown, the ultimate showman, would have loved the drama of passing away on Christmas Day. In truth, it was probably the worst time he could have gone.
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Inside the James Brown Estate
News 12 Special Assignment: Inside the James Brown Estate
News 12 at 6 o'clock / Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Christmas Day marks six years since James Brown died. And ever since, his estate has been tied up in the court system. His will challenged, trustees removed, some of his prize possessions sold at auction. Read Article From News 12
The Legendary Godfather of Soul Lives on Through the James Brown Family Foundation and JAMP
Every once in a while in our lives we have encounters with people who are truly inspirational, who capture our hearts and our minds and are unforgettable. Mr James Brown Jr. was one of those people. He touched my life from a very early age, as a young African girl growing up in Zimbabwe. Read Article From Huffington Post
Deanna Brown-Thomas: The Godfather of Soul’s Daughter Speaks
On Christmas day, 2006, “The Godfather of Soul,” James Brown, passed away. Now, through a Mick Jagger-produced biopic, his story is getting new life. James Brown’s daughter, Deanna Brown-Thomas, shared with EBONY.com who she wants (and doesn’t want) to play her father on film, who her father really was, and how her family foundation is keeping the legacy of James Brown alive. Read Article From EBONY
James Brown Toy Giveaway brightens Christmas for children
Deanna Brown-Thomas, the daughter of music legend James Brown, hugs Shaniya Warney, 6, after giving her a new bicycle.The children of the late Godfather of Soul gave a brighter Christmas to Augusta’s neediest children Thursday. More than 800 youngsters received toys and bicycles at the annual James Brown Toy Giveaway at James Brown Arena. The tradition, started in the early 1990s by James Brown, is being continued by the James Brown Family Children Foundation. Read Augusta Chronicle Article
The James Brown Toy Give Away Drives
Continuing the Legacy
On Tuesday, Nov. 20, Vy Higginsen hosted the 2012 James Brown Family Children Foundation’s (JBFCF) annual turkey giveaway at the Mama Foundation for the Arts in Harlem. Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of the late James Brown and president of JBFCF, continued the legacy of the Godfather of Soul by giving out Thanksgiving turkeys to those in need. Kevin W. Paige photo - Left toright: Vy Higginsen, Al Sharpton, Melba Moore, and Deanna Brown-Thomas. Read Article
Hundreds on hand for annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway
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News 12 First at Five / Monday, Nov. 19, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Hundreds were on hand Monday for the annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway.
It is the generosity of the James Brown family and other community and civic leaders that ensures Stephanie Winters and others like her have a Thanksgiving turkey this year.
"It means a lot to me because I only get $300 in food stamps. Me and my husband, we had to have something, so this right here is a blessing from God and these people," Winters said.
James Brown Turkey Giveway distributes hundreds of turkeys to Augusta families
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Carrying a 10-pound turkey in a red tote bag, Carrie Hacker’s face lit up so brightly that any worries about purchasing groceries for a Thanksgiving meal melted away.
Hacker received one of about 400 turkeys from the annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway at
Dyess Park, an Augusta holiday tradition.
The giveaway was started by the soul singer more than 20 years ago, and the Brown Family Children Foundation has continued it since 2007.
“When you’re not able to buy one, that’s a blessing,” Hacker said. “God has been good to me.”
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The legendary Godfather of Soul, James Brown, may be gone but his legacy lives on in the Garden City especially around Thanksgiving. The turkey giveaway has been helping those less fortunate in Augusta for more than 20 years. Read Article From WJBF
Living in America Charitable Holiday Gifting
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The Brown Family Children Foundation (BFCF), a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, presents The Annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway and Annual James Brown Toy Giveaway in Augusta, GA. In 2009, BFCF expanded its holiday gifting to New York! These events bring communities together for a great cause and provide turkeys & toys to deserving families and children. James Brown began his charitable giving over 20 years ago!
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Giving is our mission. Helping is our service. Growing up "Brown" we learned the importance of never forgetting those who are less fortunate. There is always room to help somone thru service.After a tornado storm hit Beech Island, SC, where Mr. Brown resided for more than 30 years, in April of 2009 people in the area were devastated. The storm demolished homes and businesses. Even the local fire department was destroyed. The Brown Family Foundation donated bedding, bath and kitchen items to help the families effected start rebuilding their lives back.
