Cerissa A Brown
| Cerissa A Brown | |
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| Born | June 19, 1980 Mulga, AL |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Black |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur and Mental Health Advocate |
| 📆 Years active | 13 years |
| Known for | Candidate for 2021 Birmingham, AL Mayoral Election |
| Notable work | Organizing a Feminine Hygiene Drive in the city of Birmingham, AL |
Cerissa A Brown (born June 19, 1980) is an American entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and philanthropist who has entered 2021 Birmingham, Alabama mayoral race. Brown served as one of the original members of the Red Mountain Junior Board Advisory Committee. She is also a member of the National Philo Affiliate, An Affiliate of Sigama Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Cerissa A Brown officially qualified for the Birmingham, AL mayoral race on June 28, 2021.
History and Education
Brown lived in Vestavia Hills, Alabama for the first 25 years of her life. She graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1998,[1] where she was a member of the Leo Club, West Service Girls where she served as the Historian, she was also a member of Thespians and Concert and Marching Bands. She plays both the Clarinet and Bass Clarinet. Ms. Brown also served on the Colorguard as a Flag Girl in the marching band. She is still a member of the International Thespians Society.[2]
Brown attended college at Alabama State University, where she was a majorette in the Marching Hornets Band and modeled with Alabama State University Elite Models. She has filmed many local commercials and participated in local runway shows. The future mayoral candidate studied Business Management while at Alabama State University.
In January 2020 Ms. Brown became a member of the International Philo Affiliate, An Affiliate of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. In October 2020, Brown was elected Vice President of the Chi Sigma Philo Affiliate, an Affiliate of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.CHI SIGMA PHILOS "Friends of Sigmas"</ref>
On February 24, 2021, Cerissa A. Brown was selected to join the FORBESWOMEN FORUM, an invite-only group.
In 2021, Brown earned a certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University.
Career and Volunteer Efforts
Once Brown moved back to Birmingham, she immediately started back performing philanthropic work in the community. Among the many projects that Brown has helped lead projects including a feminine hygiene drive for homeless women and a rally to end gun violence in Birmingham.[3]
Brown was the Founding Director of the Birmingham Chapter of the Little Black Dress Club[4]
Birmingham, AL Mayoral Campaign
Main article: 2021 Birmingham Mayoral Election
Brown, a Mental Health Advocate, decided to run for mayor of Birmingham after repeatedly expressing dissatisfaction with incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin's response to the Birmingham Police Department's treatment of people who deal with severe mental health issues.[5]
In her mayoral campaign announcement, Brown stated that she wanted to fight for every single one of Birmingham's 99 neighborhoods. Among her many goals is to make Birmingham safer for families, eradicate food deserts, and create more jobs.
Vote of No Confidence in Chief of Police by Birmingham Fraternal Order of Police Union
In a historic May 2021 vote by the Birmingham executive board and board of trustees of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Birmingham Police Department's union, the members put in a vote of no confidence about Chief of Police Patrick Smith, as well as Darnell Davenport, his assistant chief.
In May of 2021, eight BPD officers sent a petition to the local FOP headquarters, putting in a vote of confidence for Chief Smith and endorsing Woodfin in the latest mayoral election. Instead, the board of trustees and the executive board of the FOP put in that vote of no confidence in both Smith and Davenport. Incumbent mayor Woodfin has not publicly commented.[6]
Most of Woodfin's opponents in the 2021 Birmingham mayoral election have commented on this scandal, including Cerissa A Brown. She said that the Woodfin administration acted with "no transparency" in this manner. If elected, Brown has also stated that she will select a Chief of Police that is a community-oriented leader.[6][7]
Endorsements
Cerissa A Brown has received an endorsement from the Future Generations PAC Archived 2021-12-15 at the Wayback Machine
Personal
Both of Ms. Brown's parents are still living. Cerissa A Brown has one adult daughter. Both of her sisters are deceased leaving her an only child.
References
- ↑ "Local Philanthropist, Activist Enters Birmingham Mayor's Race". Birmingham, AL Patch. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ↑ "Cerissa A Brown". www.cerissabrown.com. 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ↑ March for Change - Ensley10000000_318695416305286_2648015360562919084_n.mp4, retrieved 2021-07-15
- ↑ Bowser, Edward (2011-05-24). "Every woman needs a "Little Black Dress"". Soul In Stereo. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ↑ "Local Philanthropist, Activist Enters Birmingham Mayor's Race". Missing or empty
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- ↑ "Birmingham mayoral candidates respond to FOP's historic no-confidence vote in police chief". 2021-05-27. Missing or empty
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