
08/25/2025
**Join Us for the Wadiya M. Brown Memorial Scholarship Weekend!** ✨
We’re coming together in **Philly** to honor the life and legacy of **Wadiya M. Brown**, who left us too soon but continues to inspire through her advocacy for literacy and education. This special weekend will raise funds and awareness for the **W.M. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund**—supporting the next generation of learners and leaders.
📚 Featuring:
JKS-Author
Omar Tyree
Kamalah Kenisha Brown
Tara
The Retaliater
T Muleta
# # 📅 Event Schedule – Friday, September 5
**3:30 PM | Press Announcement & Citation Presentation**
📍 *Strawberry Mansion High School, Marble Hallway*
- Special recognition from **Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr.’s office**.
**5:00 PM | Community Expo & Celebration**
📍 *Towey Rec Center, 1832 N Howard St.*
- Handmade goods & products for purchase
- Book fair with authors across genres
- Philly’s finest entertainment talent
- Valuable community resources & causes
- **Fun-filled photo swap & scrapbooking event** (bring your pictures & keepsakes—we’ll provide all materials!)
- **Citation presentation in Wadiya’s honor** from **Councilwoman Lozada’s office**