August 8th 2024.
Renowned holistic health practitioner Helen "Queen Afua" Robinson believes that home is a sanctuary for wellness. After a long and difficult battle, her family can finally continue to live in peace. This comes after a judge of the Brooklyn Surrogate's Court canceled an eviction attempt brought about by white-collar criminals. These individuals allegedly stole the deed to the family's home, a property that has been in their family since her grandfather purchased it in 1951.
On August 6, Judge Bernard Graham made the decision to do away with the eviction attempt, which would have forced Queen Afua and her daughter, Sherease Torain, out of their family's Crown Heights home. According to a petition started by Joel Feingold on Change.org, the Robinson-Torain family was the first Black family to reside on their block of brownstones at 964 Park Place. Queen Afua, who has influenced over a million people worldwide to embrace holistic practices, has been fighting for justice since 2015 when the deed to their home was allegedly forged by a deed theft ring. The court documents filed in 2022 stated that Queen Afua's mother, Ida Robinson, was deceived by landlord Menachem Gurevitch. He allegedly approached her with a request to help her refinance the home.
Unfortunately, after Queen Afua's 100-year-old mother passed away in 2023, the deed thieves attempted to evict the family by claiming they owned the property. This was one of several attempts made since Gurevitch claimed that Ida had sold him the home for $800,000. Thankfully, with the support of the community, the eviction was prevented. The petition, which gained 3,943 supporters, was backed by neighbors, elected officials, and lawyers. Additionally, the Brooklyn District Attorney announced a criminal investigation into the deed forgery.
It's been 21 years since Queen Afua's book, "Sacred Woman," became an international best-seller. To celebrate, there is currently a 35% discount on the book exclusively at https://t.co/NPqMorJyNT until December 31, 2023. The supporters of the petition honored Queen Afua and her family as pillars of the community, stating that they have done so much impactful work. One supporter wrote, "Queen Afua and her children have been a great source of change, support, and inspiration to the people." It is clear that Queen Afua has dedicated her life to spreading her message of holistic health. She is the founder of the Sacred Woman Rites of Passage Program and the CEO of the Queen Afua Wellness Institute. Through these platforms, she teaches individuals to prioritize healthy eating, meditation, and affirmations as sources of spiritual and physical healing. Her message has reached many, as she is also a best-selling author of seven books. Her first book, "Heal Thyself: For Health and Longevity," was published in 1987, followed by "Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit" in 2000. This book has inspired celebrities such as Lauren London, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Erykah Badu.
In light of Queen Afua's dedication to her community, it is no surprise that Harlem Week honored her and her family during their 50th anniversary. They have truly been a beacon for Black and working-class Brooklyn for generations.
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