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- Elaine Brown, A Taste of Power: A Black Woman's Story, Doubleday, New York, 1992.
As of 2010 Tommy's daughter has taken over the festival.She currently is running the festival with her husband, kids and associate Pam Garrett. After Tommy's death his daughter took over. Denise (his Daughter) runs the festival with her son, daughter, husband & associate Pam Garrett.
