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Oscar Brown Jr. (October 10, 1926 – May 29, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor. Aside from his career, Brown ran unsuccessfully for office in both the Illinois state legislature and the U.S. Congress.
Oscar Brown, Jr., était un chanteur, auteur-compositeur, poète et dramaturge américain (Chicago, 10 octobre 1926 - 29 mai 2005). Activiste pour le Mouvement des droits civiques aux États-Unis, il s'est présenté comme candidat pour le bureau de la législature de l'État de l'Illinois et pour le Congrès des États-Unis, en vain ...
Oscar Brown, Jr. mounts his musical OPPORTUNITY PLEASE KNOCK, developed with and featuring the notorious street gang members of the Blackstone Rangers. Oscar’s intention to quell violence and influence self-sufficiency, by employing members of the gang to help them “come to their own economic rescue,” in his own words, this was a turning ...
26 août 2006 · For Brown spoke his mind -- in poetry and song and conversation -- decrying the blatant racism of the Chicago he grew up in, bemoaning a nation that throughout its history regarded blacks as...
10 janv. 2019 · On October 10, 2017—what would have been prolific Chicago-born entertainer and activist Oscar Brown, Jr.’s 91st birthday—Maggie Brown happened to meet Dan Logan at the Logan Center’s fifth anniversary celebration.
This site serves to continue the Brown family legacy - To develop new aficionados of the work & philosophies presented here - thus furthering the vision of Oscar Brown, Jr. to attract like minds and relay harmonious messages encouraging our Human Improvement Potential.
31 mai 2005 · Brown was known for creating art that celebrated African-American culture while at the same time attacking racism.
