Dekeda Brown

Community Relations Manager @BankofAmerica by day
#AutismMom | Disability Advocate | Media Correspondent | Event Planner | Prince Fan by night.
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[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

Thank you, @jessicabennett for including me in this amazing project.

“I’m an autism mom, and we always say, ‘We can’t get sick, we can’t die and we can’t have the breakdowns that we need,’” she said.
“I have to keep it together for everyone else.” #ThePrimalScream

[Jessica Bennett @jessicabennett]

I spent five months following three mothers in three parts of the country — Dekeda, Mercedes and Liz — who kept time diaries of their days.

Our photo editor @TiffanieGraham beautifully brought their photos to life.

https://t.co/U7nkSLRwqg

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

Members of the LGBTQ+🏳️‍🌈employee network, family & friends represented @BankofAmerica at the @CapitalPrideDC parade!
What a beautiful day it was to show our #Pride
#DCPride #DCPride2022 #DCPrideparade @ldi_rita @DNPerk1 @terri_seighman

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

@Lin_Manuel @HamiltonMusical @leslieodomjr Hi @Lin_Manuel! Remember us? 👋🏽We see that @HamiltonMusical is coming back to the @kencen this summer!
This may be a longshot, but is there ANY way that we can get a Sensory Friendly showing for my daughter & the local special-needs community? That would be MAJOR 🙏🏽 @W_O_D_I_O_S

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

My 15 yr old daughter has nonverbal autism and LOVES @HamiltonMusical - specifically @leslieodomjr singing this song. After being obsessed with the soundtrack for 2 years, she FINALLY saw the production yesterday! 😭Thank you @Lin_Manuel for creating this masterpiece. #Hamilfilm

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

@MDComptroller Thank you so much for the recognition of my service to the community! I am honored to be a recipient of this award. Your recognition has encouraged me to continue my service to this community more than ever! Thank you for visiting us! #AutismAcceptance

[Comptroller of Maryland Brooke Lierman @MDComptroller]

Congratulations @DekedaB for receiving the 2021 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Montgomery County! Comptroller Franchot honored Dekeda Brown in recognition for her work promoting acceptance and awareness for people with special needs. /1

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

@BankofAmerica launched an employee booster initiative to support our employees’ health while fighting hunger in our communities. 💉
Today, we donated $150,000 to the @foodbankmetrodc! We are so proud of the efforts of our DMV associates! @ldi_rita @DNPerk1 @terri_seighman

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

So excited to be part of @kellyclarksontv “Keep Calm and Mom On” hour on THIS Tuesday (July 6)!
Thankful for @jessicabennett & @JessGrose, whose amazing project put me into positions that I could never have imagined 🥲 #PrimalScream 📰
Tune in! 📺

(Follow me at @W_O_D_I_O_S )

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

Thanks for having me!@W_O_D_I_O_S

[The Brian Lehrer Show and A Daily Politics Podcast @BrianLehrer]

The pandemic has been a rough time for mothers of young children. @jessicabennett and @DekedaB told us about a new project from the @NYTimes that invites moms to let out their "Primal Screams," in one of our fav segments from last week.
https://t.co/PwrdDrBsj8

[The New York Times @nytimes]

For Dekeda Brown, a typical day during the pandemic looks like this: Dekeda, at her dining room table, with two laptops open. In her left ear, she listens in on a work call; in her right ear, her 15-year-old daughter’s special education teacher conducts a math lesson.

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

A getaway, featuring Marvin Gaye
👰🏽 💍 🤵🏾
Year 8

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

I truly appreciate @AnneFinucane and her daughter, Julia, for sharing their voting advice! As a #specialneedsmom, I also believe that all voices must be heard.
These important conversations are necessary and do count! #VOTE

[Inqluded @friendsofquinn]

"...it's incumbent on us to work with those that have a learning difference..."

@AnneFinucane and her daughter Julia Barnicle (@fitnessgirl227) give valuable voting advice to @QuinnBradlee and @sallyquinndc.

Full interview https://t.co/LL2pcX8uh3

#ourtimeourvote @ncldorg

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

Thank you @WashingtonNFL for hosting tonight’s Virtual Tailgate event for our Greater Washington DC employees! We all enjoyed the entertaining convos & delish recipes! 🏈 @whoisjwright @Theismann7 @DeAngeloHall23 @EIGHTTODANINE @juliedonaldson_ @ldi_rita @DNPerk1 @terri_seighman

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

Saturday night entertainment. Pandemic Edition.
Audrey is a lot of fun 🌱
Don’t ask me how I trapped that random housefly 🙃
FEED ME.

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

@PeteButtigieg @theGrio

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

@WellsFargo So...he apologizes that WE misinterpreted HIS comments?
Got it. 🤨

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

@CBSNews Good thing these young men weren’t bla...

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

Happy #NationalDogDay
Our 8 week old son just came home on Friday. He is already running the place & spoiled. I’m THAT dog mom now - and very excited to be here. #GermanShepherd #Puppy #DogMom #GoodBoy

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

11 year old daughter:
“When it comes to politics, my dad doesn’t say who he supports; he just discusses what each person wants for the country. He’s kind of like Aaron Burr in that way...”
🤯👏🏽
Thank you @Lin_Manuel @HamiltonMusical @leslieodomjr #HamilKids #Hamilfilm #Hamilton

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

@DNPerk1 Thank you, Sir! I mention the importance for parents being transparent with their Executive / Team regarding availability while helping their child during scheduled class times. The other mothers drop some great gems as well!

WE appreciate your support immensely 🙏🏽

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

Join me tomorrow at 9 AM ET / Fri at 930 ET on the latest episode of the Emmy winning series, #TheMotherSide!
I’m sharing tips to help you prepare your child with #specialneeds for the Fall virtual semester!
A few other amazing moms will share their tips as well 👩🏽‍��📚🎥

[Dekeda Brown @DekedaB]

How is the virtual middle school orientation going for my daughter, you ask?

Teacher: “Well, the GOOD thing is that you don’t have to worry about lockers!”

Baby Girl: “But...I really WANTED to use a locker this year!”🥺

This virus. 😫