Jamila Aisha Brown
Jamila Aisha Brown is an activist, speaker, communications consultant, adjunct professor, multimedia storyteller, and social entrepreneur. Jamila harnesses the power of storytelling – specifically the traditions of griots who carry the histories and cultures of Black communities worldwide – to craft stories of liberation. Her work as a communications expert, trainer, podcaster, and documentarian spans the African diaspora.
Embodying her Panamanian heritage, Jamila serves as a bridge between the Global North and South amplifying the voices of diverse communities.
Jamila is an engaging storyteller and dynamic public speaker. Her transformative keynote speeches cover the intersections of race, internationalism, and human rights. They include discussions about:
- Afro Latinidad
- Narrative and Storytelling
- Confronting Anti-Blackness Globally
- Building Glocal (Global + Local) Movements
Jamila offers personalized communications consulting and coaching services. Her areas of expertise include:
- Multimedia Storytelling
- Communications and Digital Strategy
- Strategy and Evaluation
- Capacity Building
- Narrative and Messaging Development
She is the Founder and Chief of Strategy and Creative of HUE, a boutique progressive communications consultancy that specializes in multilingual and culturally competent communications services for organizations throughout the African diaspora. Her consultancy supports non-profit organizations, collectives, and movements throughout the African diaspora to build impactful communications campaigns centered on narrative and storytelling.
Embodying her Panamanian heritage, Jamila serves as a bridge between the Global North and South amplifying the voices of diverse communities.
We, The People’s Process is a documentary directed and produced by Jamila Aisha Brown to be released in 2024. The film chronicles the organizing efforts of advocates from the People’s Coalition for Safety and Freedom (PCSF) to repeal and replace the 1994 Crime Bill. The project centers the voices of formerly incarcerated and system impacted to find alternative solutions to policing and prisons that invest in community.
“Jamila can simultaneously see the bigger picture and know how to execute the minor details that make that bigger picture possible. She is a team player and knows how to find her colleague’s strengths to be used to get a project done. She is a leader and takes initiative but also is incredibly supportive for other projects and helps others succeed and lead their own projects.”