His life has been shaped by three investments. People invested in him. He invested in himself and for clients. He and his wife, Sylvia, have invested in Baltimore’s Black community, knowing it will grasp opportunities if presented, and the result can create a multiplier effect for generations.
The AFRO American Newspaper’s inaugural Black Business Matters Expo, Feb. 18, honored Brown’s investment renown and spotlights his love of directed philanthropy that is dedicated to making Baltimore’s Black lives better.
And Brown said he’s honored. “I’m absolutely thrilled to accept this inaugural award and there are just so many talented African-American business persons in the Baltimore region and to be the first to receive this great award…I’m humbled and just extremely pleased so thank you and the AFRO very much.”
The following is a sampling of the Brown Family Fund’s generosity:
-In February 2021, the Browns made their latest commitment to support Black community causes. They agreed to help a new group, the Black Philanthropy Circle, raise $500,000 from Black business and community leaders by April 15, 2021. The couple will provide a capstone gift of $100,000. Alicia Wilson, a Circle co-founder said, “If you talk about Black leaders in the forefront of philanthropy, Eddie and Sylvia will be at the top of the list.”
