1,000 Mothers to Prevent Violence
Lorrain Taylor,founder
1,000 Mothers to Prevent Violence
Lorrain Franklin-Taylor, is the mother of three sons, her beloved twin sons, Albade and Obadiah Taylor (6-8-77 - 2-8-00), and her youngest son, Gregory Taylor, Jr., entrepreneur.
Lorrain was born and raised in Centreville, Miss. In 1975, she graduated from William Winans High School and two weeks later migrated to San Francisco. Lorrain has travels nationally and internationally sharing her music, messages of hope and her life-long learning experiences.
In February 2000, Lorrain suffered the traumatic loss of her twin sons, Albade and Obadiah, who were gunned down together in Oakland while working on a car. The brothers were 22 years young. Considered to be “one of God’s angels on earth" (San Francisco Chronicle, 2006), she has extended her support to many mothers grieving the loss of a child.
On "Mother's Day" 2000, (WASHINGTON {AP}Sunday, May 14, 2000), she was the keynote speaker and a leader of the Million Mom March in Oakland, a rally that drew more than 5,000 people on a rainy day. She soon became an outspoken activist broadcasting and singing messages of peace, unity and nonviolence throughout the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
After five consecutive years of representing the Million Mom March Oakland/Alameda County Chapter, she resigned her position as president and founded "1,000 Mothers to Prevent Violence", (formerly 24/7 Gospel) a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to helping victim-survivors with practical services.
Lorrain facilitates CoPE, a bi-monthly support group she organized for mothers, families, victims, and survivors in 2007; delivers food,as well as make frequent visits to the San Quentin State Prison, San Bruno County Jail and high schools in the Bay Area.
Lorrain’s heart of gold has captured the eyes of many, including the "San Francisco Chronicle" (read story; see slide show - San Francisco Chronicle 12/19/06, which featured a special report summarizing her attempts to reach out to mothers in need of assistance. She has not only witnessed, but also experienced the mental, emotional, and physical injuries that have prevented these mothers from moving forward.
In 1998, Lorrain served as a missionary for 21 days at an orphanage in the Haiti's capital of
Port u Prince, following Hurricane Georges. With the help of seven Bay Area missionaries, she distributed food, medicine and clothing to the Haitian families.
"If it lies within our power, it is our responsibility to bring about change."
Seven years, Lorrain produced and played host to a local cable television show in Alameda called "Voices of Gospel". The show highlighted gospel and contemporary music videos mixed with positive news from within the Greater Bay Area. The show debut on KMPT-32, San Francisco in 1990.
Lorrain has received many awards, honors and recognitions: Sang National Athemf or San Francisco Giants September 3, 2011:Comcast-B.A.N.G. Hometown Heroes;
Featured Nonprofit Leader CompassPoint Annual Report; ('09) (Bay Area Jefferson Award "Silver Medallion" Winner for Public Service('09) www.cbs5.com) ; Featured "USF Magazine "Heroes for a Day" ('08); The Carol Sund/Carrington Foundation Award ('08); Distinguished Leadership Award presented by Legal Community Against Violence (2007)Featured in University of San Francisco Magazine "Alumni Spotlight" ('07); Mother of the Year Award by Pastor of Oakland ('04); and Mother of the Year Award by Pastor Gorden of the Ingleside Presbyterian Church S.F.
In 2005 she released her second CD; "Gumbo for My Soul" featuring two popular songs on the Christian Charts: "Gumbo For My Soul" and "My Sweet Lord". The CD was produced by David Council. One song "However God Still Takes Good Care" was previously produced by Rev. John P. Kee and recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rev. Kee also co-wrote a song, "I Will Go". The popular anti-violence hymn "Take a Stand", a song Lorrain wrote in memory of her twin sons is also included on the CD.
As an actress & playwright, Lorrain co-starred in "The Bandwidth Addict" and "The Berkeley Mock City Council", a George Coates Performance Works Production. She also performed in various stage productions at the Black Repertory Theater in Berkeley. Lorrain also wrote, produced and directed an African American History production: "A Struggle for Freedom in America" which highlighted scenes from Slavery to the Civil Right's movement.
Five years, she taught computer technology at Inter City Services and Berkeley Adult School.
Lorrain received both her bachelor (BPA) and master (MHR)degrees from the University of San Francisco and her Nonprofit Management Certificate from San Jose State University/ CompassPoint. She has earned 28 units towards her MSW.
When asked if she is a preacher or an evangelist, her response is "I am a helper and the Lord is my Shepherd".
Yes! "If I can help just one somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain".
Lorrain was born and raised in Centreville, Miss. In 1975, she graduated from William Winans High School and two weeks later migrated to San Francisco. Lorrain has travels nationally and internationally sharing her music, messages of hope and her life-long learning experiences.
In February 2000, Lorrain suffered the traumatic loss of her twin sons, Albade and Obadiah, who were gunned down together in Oakland while working on a car. The brothers were 22 years young. Considered to be “one of God’s angels on earth" (San Francisco Chronicle, 2006), she has extended her support to many mothers grieving the loss of a child.
On "Mother's Day" 2000, (WASHINGTON {AP}Sunday, May 14, 2000), she was the keynote speaker and a leader of the Million Mom March in Oakland, a rally that drew more than 5,000 people on a rainy day. She soon became an outspoken activist broadcasting and singing messages of peace, unity and nonviolence throughout the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
After five consecutive years of representing the Million Mom March Oakland/Alameda County Chapter, she resigned her position as president and founded "1,000 Mothers to Prevent Violence", (formerly 24/7 Gospel) a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to helping victim-survivors with practical services.
Lorrain facilitates CoPE, a bi-monthly support group she organized for mothers, families, victims, and survivors in 2007; delivers food,as well as make frequent visits to the San Quentin State Prison, San Bruno County Jail and high schools in the Bay Area.
Lorrain’s heart of gold has captured the eyes of many, including the "San Francisco Chronicle" (read story; see slide show - San Francisco Chronicle 12/19/06, which featured a special report summarizing her attempts to reach out to mothers in need of assistance. She has not only witnessed, but also experienced the mental, emotional, and physical injuries that have prevented these mothers from moving forward.
In 1998, Lorrain served as a missionary for 21 days at an orphanage in the Haiti's capital of
Port u Prince, following Hurricane Georges. With the help of seven Bay Area missionaries, she distributed food, medicine and clothing to the Haitian families.
"If it lies within our power, it is our responsibility to bring about change."
Seven years, Lorrain produced and played host to a local cable television show in Alameda called "Voices of Gospel". The show highlighted gospel and contemporary music videos mixed with positive news from within the Greater Bay Area. The show debut on KMPT-32, San Francisco in 1990.
Lorrain has received many awards, honors and recognitions: Sang National Athemf or San Francisco Giants September 3, 2011:Comcast-B.A.N.G. Hometown Heroes;
Featured Nonprofit Leader CompassPoint Annual Report; ('09) (Bay Area Jefferson Award "Silver Medallion" Winner for Public Service('09) www.cbs5.com) ; Featured "USF Magazine "Heroes for a Day" ('08); The Carol Sund/Carrington Foundation Award ('08); Distinguished Leadership Award presented by Legal Community Against Violence (2007)Featured in University of San Francisco Magazine "Alumni Spotlight" ('07); Mother of the Year Award by Pastor of Oakland ('04); and Mother of the Year Award by Pastor Gorden of the Ingleside Presbyterian Church S.F.
In 2005 she released her second CD; "Gumbo for My Soul" featuring two popular songs on the Christian Charts: "Gumbo For My Soul" and "My Sweet Lord". The CD was produced by David Council. One song "However God Still Takes Good Care" was previously produced by Rev. John P. Kee and recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rev. Kee also co-wrote a song, "I Will Go". The popular anti-violence hymn "Take a Stand", a song Lorrain wrote in memory of her twin sons is also included on the CD.
As an actress & playwright, Lorrain co-starred in "The Bandwidth Addict" and "The Berkeley Mock City Council", a George Coates Performance Works Production. She also performed in various stage productions at the Black Repertory Theater in Berkeley. Lorrain also wrote, produced and directed an African American History production: "A Struggle for Freedom in America" which highlighted scenes from Slavery to the Civil Right's movement.
Five years, she taught computer technology at Inter City Services and Berkeley Adult School.
Lorrain received both her bachelor (BPA) and master (MHR)degrees from the University of San Francisco and her Nonprofit Management Certificate from San Jose State University/ CompassPoint. She has earned 28 units towards her MSW.
When asked if she is a preacher or an evangelist, her response is "I am a helper and the Lord is my Shepherd".
Yes! "If I can help just one somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain".
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Lorrain & Sue Davies
Albade, Obadiah & Greg, Jr.
My Three (3) sons
Albade, Greg, Jr. & Obadiah
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Lorrain Taylor & Sue Davies, MMM
Sam Beard, Co-Founder, President & Executive Director of The Jefferson Awards & Lorrain Taylor, recipient of Jefferson "Silver Medallion" Award winner for Public Service '09 Herbst Theater, S.F., Ca. View CBS.5 Slide Show/Photos of Jefferson Awards Ceremony
Lorrain Taylor & Gov. Schwarzenneger
Rosa Parks, Mother of the Civil Rights Movement & Lorrain Taylor
Lorrain Taylor & Dave Stewart
Greg Taylor, Jr. Congressman Richard Gephardt & Lorrain Taylor (2000)
Greg Taylor, Jr. as student interns for House Leader Gephardt (2001 & 2002)
"For Public Service"
