Maisie Brown writes about solutions for Mississippi’s ongoing housing crisis, including expanding programs and creating building incentives.
Maisie Brown
Maisie Brown, 23, is a Mississippi native, activist, and organizer committed to advancing justice and uplifting her community. A graduate of Murrah High School and Jackson State University, she co-organized Jackson's largest Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, the state's biggest since the civil rights movement of the 1960s. She leads the Jackson branch of a student-founded reproductive justice nonprofit, The 601 Period Project, providing essential hygiene products to women, including those incarcerated.
During her time at Jackson State University, Maisie became the university’s first Truman Scholar and was recognized in Essence Magazine’s inaugural class of Black Futurists, honoring changemakers nationwide. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she strives to inspire young people to channel their passion into meaningful action.
Maisie’s advocacy has been featured in outlets like Glamour Magazine, Teen Vogue, and Essence, especially for her organizing efforts during the Jackson water crisis. As the Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator at Mississippi Votes, she continues to amplify youth voices and drive change.
