Karen Brittingham‑Edmond is a Black North American scholar, author, and cultural torchbearer in Monmouth County, NJ—and publisher of Echo News TV LLC. From launching “Fun Day” at age 12 to relaunching The Echo (founded in 1904 by William Elijah Rock), she preserves Black and Lenni Lenape history while advocating for families. Her book The Bad Dream Part 1 & 2 (2025) and “Kidz Club” uplift through truth, faith, and resilience.