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Ripples In The Water
The Barbara V. Brandy Foundations

Ripples In The Water The Barbara V. Brandy FoundationsRipples In The Water The Barbara V. Brandy FoundationsRipples In The Water The Barbara V. Brandy Foundations

Cast your pebble of help into the ocean of life & make ripples in the water

Cast your pebble of help into the ocean of life & make ripples in the waterCast your pebble of help into the ocean of life & make ripples in the water

“Her children rise and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31:28

Mother Dear,

Thanks you for all you have given up for your family…Time, sleep, money, your own desires, your dreams…Much of yourself was left on the shelf for years—the only thing dusty in your home, waiting for the freedom to be heard and experienced. Some of it never did come into being because of your self-sacrifice; it will all be waiting for you in Heaven. So, I rise from my chair to show my respect, and I say what others haven't said enough: You are an intelligent, beautiful and wonderfully strong women, Mom. You have weathered your storms well and have come out better because of them. Many have benefited from the gift of who you are. And you will follow Gods mandate when you leave this world. You will leave it better than you found it so many years ago through us. May every seed of love that you planted in our lives be returned to you in multiplied ways in heaven.

Barbara V. Brandy

Founder: Kenneth L. Brandy

Barbara V. Brandy

Barbara V. Brandy was born and raised in South Bend, In.  A graduate of Central High School and she went on to continue her education at Indiana University of Bloomington.   She was the first black secretary to be hired at Robertson Department Store, Bendix Corporation, Kaley/J.F.Kennedy Elementary School and Executive Secretary of the St

Barbara V. Brandy was born and raised in South Bend, In.  A graduate of Central High School and she went on to continue her education at Indiana University of Bloomington.   She was the first black secretary to be hired at Robertson Department Store, Bendix Corporation, Kaley/J.F.Kennedy Elementary School and Executive Secretary of the St. Joe County Engineer Dept. where she retired.  This mother, grandmother and great grandmother is known as "The Little Girl In The Red Bathing Suit," the civil rights icon of the Indiana University Civil Right Heritage Center of South Bend, Indiana.  Mrs. Brandy's mindset as a woman/mother was knowledge is key and she prided herself in continued self education outside of the class room.  Literature, history, the arts, business, current policies and local government could be the topic of the day when conversing with her.  When her children posed a question to her, the response would be "It's in one of those books in there", to encourage the process of research, independent thinking or it was teaching time as she loved to do by bi-weekly taking trips to the library.  She passed these practices to her children, grand, great grand and neighborhood children. They were taught that the only thing that can stop you is you. God has placed you here to show the world there is a light inside of you. Let it shine, work hard, perfect your craft and leave things better than you found it.

Our Mission

Founder: Kenneth L. Brandy

Barbara V. Brandy

We are a social enterprise organization whose primary objectives is to continue the legacy of civil rights icon Barbara V. Brandy through philanthropy, social well-being, fundraising, arts/entertainment and educational activities. We strive to serve the public’s interest and influence the common good. With a focus on the 3P's: Policy, Pra

We are a social enterprise organization whose primary objectives is to continue the legacy of civil rights icon Barbara V. Brandy through philanthropy, social well-being, fundraising, arts/entertainment and educational activities. We strive to serve the public’s interest and influence the common good. With a focus on the 3P's: Policy, Practice, & Power - holding accountable those who are in power that practice, change and control policy.


Founder: Kenneth L. Brandy

Founder: Kenneth L. Brandy

Founder: Kenneth L. Brandy

This Mid-West born executive, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist is a husband, father of three and the youngest child of Barbara V. Brandy. Kenneth graduated from Lasalle High school and studied computer science at Indiana State University & The University of Notre Dame.  He spent 15 years in the public & private sector of the Info

This Mid-West born executive, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist is a husband, father of three and the youngest child of Barbara V. Brandy. Kenneth graduated from Lasalle High school and studied computer science at Indiana State University & The University of Notre Dame.  He spent 15 years in the public & private sector of the Information Technology world. He managed and designed data centers for city government & fortune 100/500 companies, including business continuity and disaster recovery planning of World Trade Center client.  Learning fiscal responsibility after years of overseeing multi-million dollar computer equipment budgets for the largest disaster recovery company in the world.  Balancing a full time career and a family he was also building his entertainment companies ( Wise Guy Entertainment & Bully Boy Entertainment ) starting in 1989.  He developed some solid relationships in the entertainment world where his dreams also lied.  In 2001 he walked away from the IT world and the dream of working the entertainment industry has lasted for 30 years. He's managed artist/producer to the Top 100 Billboard charts, Multi-Platinum & Grammy nominated, production management/placements to some of the biggest recording artist in the world. Tour support, booking, marketing & promotions for major/indie label and artist.  Reality TV clients that appeared on the "Flavor of Love" and BET "Sunday Best".  His career expanded into radio/streaming where he became founder & sole owner The Move Media Group.  He is currently producing films, film scores, soundtracks and continuing to build strategic partnerships in all business domains.


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