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Dr. Morris Brown

Dr. Morris Brown, a retired physician and prominent community advocate, was born in 1948 in Anniston, Alabama, into a family deeply committed to social justice and community service. The influence of his mother, who rose from sharecropping to a career in nursing, and his father, a laborer and Baptist preacher, instilled in him the virtues of diligence, compassion, and advocacy from a young age. These early experiences within the context of the civil rights movement profoundly shaped his career aspirations and drive to address societal inequities through medicine. Dr. Brown began his professional journey in groundbreaking roles for African Americans in his community, including positions in service industries where he first encountered and challenged racial barriers. Inspired by his mother’s transformation and impact on healthcare, he developed a firm conviction to pursue medicine, seeing it as a means to enact change and improve lives. A stellar student, Dr. Brown graduated third in his class at Cobb Avenue High School in Anniston, where he also served as class president, demonstrating early leadership capabilities. He attended Knoxville College in Tennessee, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. During his college years, he was actively involved in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and student government, which were instrumental in developing his leadership skills and commitment to community involvement. Dr. Brown furthered his medical education at Meharry Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee, a prestigious institution among the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) dedicated to medical training. After graduating in 1974, he joined the United States Air Force Medical Corps, serving as the Director of Aerospace Medicine. In this role, he provided critical healthcare services and gained valuable administrative and clinical experience. Following his military service, Dr. Morris Brown, Dayton, was integral in Central State University’s reconstruction efforts after a tornado devastated it. His leadership in securing funding and managing the rebuilding of the community health center was pivotal in restoring vital services to the campus and surrounding community. Upon settling in Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Brown completed his residency at Wright State Medical School/Miami Valley Hospital and spent the next 35 years serving marginalized communities. His medical practice grew to encompass over 10,000 patients, focusing on addressing healthcare disparities and enhancing the quality of life for underserved populations. Since retiring in 2018, Dr. Morris Brown, Ohio, has continued to champion social justice through his leadership of the nonprofit “Above the Law,” which focuses on criminal justice reform and creating pathways out of incarceration for nonviolent youth. He also contributes his expertise as a Certified Medical Legal Consultant and serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Central Solutions LLC, influencing policy and innovation in commercial maintenance. Dr. Brown’s contributions to healthcare and social justice have been recognized with numerous accolades. His interests include chess, jazz, theater, and the arts, which he actively engages in, enriching his life and continuing to contribute to his community in meaningful ways.

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