Elaine Brown
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Elaine Brown
Elaine Brown (born March 2, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a prominent African American activist. She was Chairman and Minister of Defense of the Black Panther Party for several years toward the end of the party's existence, from 1974-1977. She took control of the party following the exile of Huey P. Newton, who was wanted by US police on numerous felony counts.
She has gone on to write two books:
She has also released two albums on Motown Records and recorded many songs for the Black Panther Party.
She is now a Green Party member and candidate for Mayor in Brunswick, Georgia.