Joi Brown

Joi P. Brown is an accomplished advocate, storyteller, and executive director dedicated to preserving historical memory and promoting social justice.

Professional Background:

• Executive Director of the Jefferson County Memorial Project (JCMP), a grassroots coalition focused on memorializing victims of racial terror lynchings134
• Previously served as Marketing Manager at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI)
• Currently works with the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service6

Mission and Work: Brown leads the Jefferson County Memorial Project, an organization committed to:

• Documenting victims of racial terror violence
• Expanding community understanding of historical injustices
• Researching and educating people about local lynching victims45

Professional Identity: She describes herself as a:

• Change Agent
• Storyteller
• Advocate for fair and just things

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Joi Brown has established herself as a prominent voice in preserving and sharing critical historical narratives about racial violence and its lasting impact.23