Ma' & 9 Mustardseeds Foundation | Nonprofit Humanitarian Museum

To inspire and mobilize communities to honor the sacrifices of the past while building pathways toward justice, unity, and economic empowerment today.

From Sharecropper's Song to Community's Legacy

Welcome to the MA' & 9 MustardSeeds Foundation, where the enduring spirit of the late Thelma Brownlee, fondly remembered as "The Singing Sharecropper," and her remarkable family of nine children is celebrated and preserved. Established as Ma' & 9 Mustard Seeds, our foundation stands as a testament to their ...

Embracing Resilience and Preserving Heritage

We are deeply committed to celebrating resilience and heritage. Our foundation stands as a beacon of inspiration, dedicated to preserving and honoring the remarkable legacy of Thelma Brownlee, also known as "The Singing Sharecropper," and her nine children. Through our flagship initiative, the House of Mtenzi ...

Igniting Transformation Through Collective Action

We believe in the power of positive change. Through our various initiatives and programs, we are committed to empowering individuals and organizations to make a difference in our community and beyond. Central to our mission are events like the Annual Stone"Eben"Awards and the MA9 Forgotten Souls Festival, which ...