In Memory of Char

by Dr. Tyler Titus and Dr. Shraddha Prabhu

Char Brower

Our community is mourning the loss of Char Brower on January 13, 2026, a 21-year-old non-binary person whose life was defined by compassion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to dignity for all. Char moved through the world with care and intention, making people (and animals) feel seen, valued, and safe.

Char held a deep love for learning and a natural understanding of justice, particularly disability justice and the ways class, race, gender, ability, and sexuality shape lived experience. Even at a young age, they carried a rare depth of insight that enriched every space they entered. Char instinctively centered consent, respect, and autonomy. No one felt othered in their presence; people felt honored, heard, and respected.

Char believed all beings deserve gentleness, protection, and the right to live with dignity. This belief guided their advocacy, relationships, and quiet acts of care.

Char was deeply engaged in community life and carried a hopeful vision for a more just and humane world. They were profoundly loved, especially by their mother, Jessica.

If you met Char, you were changed. They had a rare ability to invite others to shed older versions of themselves and step into newer, more compassionate ways of being. In their presence, people felt less guarded, more human, and more whole. When Char left this realm, we lost a profound light and with them went the versions of ourselves shaped by their presence. What remains is the responsibility to grow forward.

Char is deeply missed. May we all strive to be more like Char. Their work is now ours to continue.