Lewis, Tameka: - Tameka Lewis resides in New Jersey with her husband and her vibrant daughter. She realized the need for more African American children's books when her daughter would ask questions about the color of her skin. Tameka partnered with her sister to create Mama's Brown Girls to demonstrate the importance of self-identity for our girls at an early age. Tameka believes it is easy to build a child's confidence by providing positive and healthy development early in life. As a Girl Scouts leader Tameka enjoys introducing new leadership experiences throughout her daughter's troop. In her spare time, she enjoys running and volunteering throughout the community. Tameka obtained her MSIS degree from Steven's Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ.Sykes-Bell, Lakeisha: - Lakeisha Sykes-Bell is a proud wife and mother who resides in New Jersey. Being a mom affords Lakeisha the unique opportunity to peek inside the lives of little girls. When partnering with her sister, Tameka Lewis to create the concept for Mama's Brown Girls, Lakeisha was told a concept book about color for young children was a bad idea. Rejecting this notion, Lakeisha and Tameka forged forward with the production of Mama's Brown Girls. Lakeisha and Tameka strongly believe Mama's Brown Girls should be a welcome addition to every brown girl's library. In her spare time, Lakeisha enjoys spending time with her family. She is a member of Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, New Jersey where she serves as a dance minister. She is also a member of the auspicious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Lakeisha acquired her doctorate degree in Medical Humanities (DMH) from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
