Oscar Brown

Oscar Brown

Oscar Brown, Jr (October 10, 1926 – May 29, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor.

He ran for office in the Illinois state legislature and U.S. Congress, unsuccessfully in each case.

Read more about Oscar Brown:  Early Life, Music, Humanitarian Work, Death, Legacy, Publications, Media Appearances

Famous quotes containing the word brown:

    Poor old Jonathan Bing
    Went home and addressed a short note to the King:
    If you please will excuse me
    I won’t come to tea;
    For home’s the best place for
    All people like me!
    —Beatrice Curtis Brown (1901–1974)