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Annette Brown is a Staten Island, New York native and a devoted mother of four. In 2014, her life changed forever when her son, Wayne Lamar Best, was tragically murdered in Schenectady, New York. Out of her pain, Annette became a beacon of hope, founding Let’s Talk with Annette in 2019, an online forum for people facing personal hardships and dark times. In 2024, Annette founded Parent of Angel Children Inc., a nonprofit based in Albany, New York, which supports grieving parents through weekly support groups, quarterly events, and annual retreats. The organization has extended its reach beyond the U.S., including members from Canada.

Deeply involved in her community, she is a part of the Circle of Givers congregation, founded by Dr. Eve Michaels in Atlanta, Georgia. She is committed to organizations focused on community care, with her mission being to provide peace and comfort to those who have lost a child. Annette's motto is: "If we had more love, we would have less violence."

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