E. Willa Simpson Author of On My Brothers Shoulders

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

E. Willa Simpson is a longtime advocate for civil rights and justice; formerly residing on the local advisory committee of the “Tavis Smiley” Foundation. Simpson’s many accomplishments include film and television production, in addition to several publishing credits receiving national acclaim. Simpson made her directorial debut with a documentary entitled “The Lynching Tree” featuring political activist Angela Davis; and is currently working on several upcoming literary and theatrical projects.

2018

JEWISH THEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL RESEARCH (Ongoing)

2017

DOING JEWISH: A STORY FORM GHANA (Sponsor)

2015

ON MY BROTHER'S SHOULDERS: An African American Anthology and Tribute to People of Color

Amazon.com Best Selling New Release

Detroit Public Library: African American Booklist Recognition*

UCLA Library Special Collections (African American Essayist and Poet)

Toronto Public Library: Black Heritage Collection

2012 EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE DOCUMENTARY

(Script Writer, Researcher)

2001

THE LYNCHING TREE (Documentary Film Featuring Angela Davis)

A CHOCOLATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON (City of Long Beach Honors African American Women in Film)

Contribution: The Lynching Tree (Historical Research, Documentary Film)

BLACK EXPO (Filmmakers Panel)

The Business of Filmmaking: Independent Filmmakers Panel

TAVIS SMILEY FOUNDATION

Local Advisory Committee: Media Chair