Scot Brown

Scot Brown is an Associate Professor of History at UCLA specializing in African American cultural nationalism and funk music history. His research examines organizations like the US Organization and their impact on Black political thought, with regional focus on Los Angeles and Dayton, Ohio's musical legacy.

Key research areas include:

• Black Power movement dynamics
• Funk music as cultural expression
• Diaspora connections in popular culture
• Community organizational strategies

His publications analyze how cultural production intersects with political activism, particularly through music institutions and grassroots organizations. Brown also creates music under the name Scotronixx, blending scholarly and artistic practices.