Elaine Brown (born March 2, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American prison activist, writer, and singer; she is a former chairperson of the Black Panther Party. Brown has declared her candidacy 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.