About DJ Brenda Black + TFKTWA
"Old Black. New Black. Whatever. To me there's only one Black and that is Brenda. The best DJ ever!" Carson Kressley, Tastemaker, Best Selling Author, WC Equestrian, Emmy Winning TV Star
Brenda Black: The DJ who electrifies every event with her energy and talent.
Brenda Black is a seasoned Club DJ/VJ with a focus on both high-energy dance parties and sophisticated cocktail gatherings. Captivating audiences of 1,000+ every weekend for over two decades, Brenda has a proven track record of success as a resident DJ/VJ at top Manhattan dance bars and restaurants. In addition her client resume includes Lincoln Center, Fire Island Pines Resorts, Shakespeare in the Park/Joseph Papp’s Public Theater, Pepsi Co, Equinox, Diane Von Furstenberg, Carson Kressley, Parkinson's Foundation, Ernst & Young, as well as a long list of private clients. Futhermore, Brenda is on the exclusive list of DJ’s for two world famous dance parties, HOP Rapture Pier Dance and The Pines Party.
DJ Brenda Black: The DJ with a Heart
Inspired by her blessings as a renowned DJ, in 2019 Brenda pledged to dedicate her life to giving back. She founded TFKTWA (Training Foster Kids To Work With Animals), a nonprofit academic program that prepares foster kids for adulthood and help animals at the same time.Brenda is also the co-founder of the Lex & 3rd Block Association and the Clean East Harlem Coalition. She's a tireless advocate for her community, and she's always looking for ways to make a difference.
TFKTWA: Training Foster Kids To Work With Animals
Scheduled to launch in May 2025, TFKTWA is a unique social impact program that simultaneously prepares foster kids for adulthood and helps animals in need. Through a two-tiered approach, we provide foster kids with valuable internships, job training, and scholarships, while also giving them the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of animals.
Tier 1: InternshipsFor foster kids aged 16 and up, we offer internships at animal shelters, wildlife organizations, and local politicians working on animal welfare legislation. These internships provide kids with hands-on experience working with animals, as well as valuable job skills and networking opportunities.
Tier 2: Job training and scholarshipsFor foster kids aged 18 and older who have completed Tier 1, we offer job training and scholarships at trade schools in fields such as plumbing, welding, electrician, and construction. These programs provide kids with the skills they need to secure good-paying jobs, as well as the financial assistance they need to achieve the goal of homeownership.
Statement of Spirituality
TFKTWA is a band* of men and women called by God to care for foster children and animals. We believe that God grants us the inherent rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We affirm our faith in God, family, limited government, and the Constitution of the United States of America. We believe that God has bestowed upon us free will and dominion over the animals of the Earth, entrusting us with their care and protection. We adhere to the tenets of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" and "Love thy neighbor as thyself."*Band (anthropology): A type of human social organization consisting of a small number of men and women who form an egalitarian community and cooperate in activities such as subsistence, security, ritual, and care for animals, children, and elders.
The impact of TFKTWA: Investing in the future of foster kids and animalsTFKTWA is a win-win for both foster kids and animals. By providing foster kids the opportunity to work with animals, not only will they enrich the lives of shelter pets & wildlife, they will develop a variety of valueable social and proffesional skills they need to succeed, helping them to build brighter futures for themselves. If you are looking for a way to make a positive impact on the lives of foster kids and animals, then TFKTWA is the perfect program for you. Your investment will help us to provide these deserving youth with the tools they need to build successful and fulfilling lives.Invest in the future of foster kids and animals today.
BRENDAART: Where art and activism convergeIn a fusion of artistry and altruism, Brenda has created BRENDAART, a virtual art gallery and museum dedicated to supporting TFKTWA. This unique space showcases works by DJ Brenda Black, alongside captivating creations by street artist Palomas Del El Barrio. All artworks are available for viewing and purchase.
Visit BRENDAART today!
Visit BRENDAART today!
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*DJBB photo by Kyoko Nakamura
graphic art by Tony Hanstad