Dr. Morris Brown

Dr. Morris Brown, born in 1948 in Anniston, Alabama, has built a venerable career as a physician and a community leader, fueled by his early experiences in a family committed to service and social justice. His mother, who progressed from sharecropping to nursing, and his father, a laborer and Baptist preacher, instilled in him the values of hard work and compassion. Growing up during the civil rights era, Dr. Brown was acutely aware of the societal challenges around him, which shaped his resolve to make a meaningful difference through medicine. From a young age, Dr. Brown was a trailblazer, working in roles traditionally not held by African Americans in his community. His early employment as a bagger and cashier demonstrated his work ethic and began his lifelong commitment to breaking racial barriers. Inspired by his mother’s transition into healthcare, he was drawn to the medical field, seeing it as a platform to address inequalities and improve community health. Excelling in his studies, Dr. Brown graduated third in his class from Cobb Avenue High School in Anniston and served as class president, showcasing his budding leadership abilities. He pursued higher education at Knoxville College in Tennessee, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. While at college, Dr. Brown was an active member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and engaged in student government, roles that sharpened his leadership skills and prepared him for his future challenges. He continued his education at Meharry Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee, one of the nation’s four historically black medical schools. After graduating in 1974, Dr. Brown served in the United States Air Force Medical Corps as the Director of Aerospace Medicine, providing essential healthcare services and honing his medical leadership skills. After his military service, Dr. Morris Brown, Dayton, played a crucial role in the post-tornado reconstruction efforts at Central State University. His successful efforts to secure funding and oversee the rebuilding of the community health center demonstrated his adeptness at managing complex projects and his commitment to community service. Dr. Brown eventually settled in Dayton, Ohio, and completed his residency at Wright State Medical School/Miami Valley Hospital. Over a 35-year career, he dedicated himself to serving underprivileged communities, building his practice to over 10,000 patients while focusing on reducing healthcare disparities. Since retiring in 2018, Dr. Morris Brown, Ohio, has continued to lead and inspire through his work with the nonprofit “Above the Law,” focusing on criminal justice reform and alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent youth. He also serves as a Certified Medical Legal Consultant and the Chief Financial Officer of Central Solutions LLC, leveraging his expertise to drive innovations in commercial maintenance. His numerous accolades for service and dedication to medicine and justice reflect his profound impact on healthcare and community welfare. Dr. Brown also enjoys chess, jazz, theater, and the arts in his spare time, enriching his life and continuing to engage with his community through these cultural pursuits.