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The Bad Dream Part 1 & 2: An American Prophecy - She Ready.

  • Writer: Karen Brittingham-Edmond
    Karen Brittingham-Edmond
  • 3 days ago
  • 3 min read

16 December 2025

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Monmouth County, NJ (The Garden State) - Dive into the pages of "The Bad Dream Part 1 & 2: An American Prophecy," a mesmerizing memoir that captures the essence of Black life in America across four transformative decades. This book isn't just a walk down memory lane; it's a thrilling exploration of spirituality, laughter, and resilience.


Imagine witnessing the prophetic glimpses of a future leader—the rise of Barack Obama—long before history marked his place as a groundbreaking President. Through hilarious and poignant anecdotes, the author reveals moments of joy amid spiritual warfare, demonstrating how faith and humor intertwine to illuminate the path of ordinary people touched by the extraordinary.

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The narrative is enriched with unique biblical prophecies and reflections on lineage, offering a profound understanding of how past struggles shape present victories. With each turn of the page, readers will find themselves captivated by the authenticity and depth of the experiences shared, affirming that Jesus the Christ is not just a symbol, but a living presence in the lives of those who dare to hope.


Get ready for a breathtaking journey that weaves together nostalgia, prophecy, and the resilience of the human spirit—a true testament to the enduring legacy of Black America, crafted with love and wisdom. Don't miss out on this remarkable tale that is both a celebration and a revelation!


About Karen:

Miss Karen Brittingham-Edmond is a dedicated author, known for her insightful work titled The Bad Dream Part 1 & 2: An American Prophecy, and serves as the editor and publisher of the relaunched online newspaper The Echo, "In Concern of the Negro," established in 1904. Now revived on the Echonewstv.com platform. She holds an Associate of Arts in Public Relations and an Associate of Science in Human Services from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. Additionally, she completed her college practicum at the National Action Network under the supervision of notable figures such as Mr. Michael Hardy Esq. and Mrs. Dominique Sharpton. Miss Brittingham-Edmond further enhanced her credentials with a Certificate in Clinical Research Management from Soller College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University, where she focused on cognitive psychology, exploring the intricate connections among thought processes, emotions, and creativity. Despite facing significant challenges, including a period of homelessness with her young daughter, Sophia, Miss Brittingham-Edmond emerged as a strong community advocate. She founded Project Hope while working for The Long Branch Housing Authority, creating a support network for Black American mothers and grandmothers to create culturally sensitive recreational programs for the Long Branch Housing Authority youth plus volunteer community beautification project in order to preserve the Bucky James Community Center that the city of Long Branch was seeking to demolish in 1988. As a child in sixth grade at Gregory Public School in Long Branch she initiated an event called "Fun Day" June 1976, which continues to be enjoyed by children in New Jersey Public School Systems today. As an inspiring figure, she dedicated herself to uplifting her five children and the local youth in Monmouth County New Jersey, where with many of them became successful in various professional fields, caring parents, excellent voters, plus caring community members. Her commitment to community service extends to preserving the legacy of her ancestors by advocating for their burial grounds and engaging in nonprofit efforts. A proud member of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, she aspires to obtain her master's in psychology from Wilberforce University one day. Her memoir provides a compelling look at Black life in America from the 1960s to the 1990s, enriched by biblical prophecies and her personal African, Lenni Lenape, British, and Sand Hill Cherokee lineage.


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