Elzie Johnetta

Elzie Johnetta (Johnetta Elzie) — Public Profile

Elzie Johnetta, publicly known as Johnetta Elzie, is an American civil rights activist and community organizer born April 16, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri. She has been a prominent voice in Ferguson and the broader movement for police reform and racial justice.

News and media presence

• Gained national attention during Ferguson protests in 2014; featured in major outlets discussing grassroots organizing and police accountability.
• Has contributed to and been profiled by The Guardian, The New York Times, NPR, BBC and other outlets for her work in community organizing and policy reform.
• Appears as a commentator on television and podcasts discussing civil rights, policing, and social movements.

Projects and organizations

• Hands Up United — a Ferguson-area community organization focusing on police reform, youth empowerment, and economic justice.
• Campaign Zero — a policy and data-driven project aimed at reducing police violence; involved in research, advocacy and public education to promote reform measures.
• Public speaking and advocacy — active speaker at conferences, universities, and community forums addressing racial justice, policing, and civic engagement.
• Op-eds and writing — contributed writings and commentary on civil rights, policing and social movements in major outlets.

Social media and public profiles

• Twitter/X: @JohnettaElzie
• Instagram: @JohnettaElzie
• Public appearances and media can also be found via profiles tied to Hands Up United and Campaign Zero.

Other notes

Active in the St. Louis region and nationally, Elzie continues to advocate for police accountability, criminal justice reform, and community-led solutions to social inequities. For the most current information, check official project pages and recent interviews.