Ruth Brown Ruth Brown Ruth Alston Brown (née Weston, January 12, 1928 – November 17, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and actress, sometimes known as the "Queen of R&B". She was noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit songs for Atlantic Records in the 1950s, such as "So Long", "Teardrops from My Eyes" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean". For these contributions, Atlantic became known as "the house that Ruth built" (alluding to the popular nickname for the old Yankee Stadium). Following a resurgence that began in the mid-1970s and peaked in the
The House of Ruth Maryland volunteers opens Maryland’s first shelter for battered women and children. (House Of Ruth) House Of Ruth is selected as the model shelter program for Maryland and receives its first state funding, allowing it to begin offering support services in conjunction with shelter. House Of Ruth introduces a voluntary 22-week counseling program designed to modify the behavior of abusive men, the first program of its kind in the state of Maryland. (The Gateway Project) House Of Ruth begins offering housing and counseling services to clients. House Of Ruth begins offering counseling to clients’ children. House Of Ruth expands its shelter, services