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Elaine Brown (born March 2, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American prison activist, writer, singer, and former Black Panther leader who is based in Oakland, California. She is a former chairperson of the Black Panther Party. Brown briefly ran for the Green Party presidential nomination in 2008. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a founder of Mothers Advocating Juvenile Justice.
On December 28, 2007, Elaine Brown renounced her affiliation with the Green Party and her bid for Presidency.
Brown grew up in the ghetto of North Philadelphia, with a single, working mother and an absent father. Despite desperate poverty, Brown’s mother worked to provide for Elaine’s private schooling, music lessons, and nice clothing. As a young woman, Elaine had few African-American friends but spent most of her time with her white friends. After graduating from Philadelphia High School for Girls, she studied at Temple University for less than a semester. After withdrawing from Temple Brown moved to Los Angeles, California to try being a professional songwriter.
Elaine Brown: New Age Racism
Elaine Brown Footage Compilation (1970s)
Brotha to Brotha: A Queens Perspective - Berry Accius & Elaine Brown
Was/Is Elaine Brown An Agent
P-SPAN #419: Elaine Brown at Berkeley City College
Elaine Brown's Role in the Black Panther Party (Part 1)
Elaine Brown's Role in the Black Panther Party (Part 2)
Elaine Brown on the 1970s & what's needed today
Elaine Brown - The End of Silence
Elaine Brown