About
E. Willa Simpson is the Author of "On My Brother's Shoulders: An African American Anthology and Tribute to People of Color. Simpson is an advocate for civil rights and justice, residing on the Tavis Smiley Foundation media advisory committee and mentoring youth into leadership positions. She is also a Filmmaker, Producer, Researcher and Journalist. Most noted for the film entitled "The Lynching Tree" revolving around the story of Emmett Till who was an African American youth brutally lynched in 1955 whose case was critical in launching the early civil rights movement. Simpson holds publishing credits in several nationally syndicated publications and latest accomplishment is becoming a Scientist. Her work is world renowned and part of the literary collections of Harvard, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, and the United Nations.
Featured Work
On My Brother's Shoulders: An African American Anthology and Tribute to People of Color
On My Brother's Shoulders is an amazingly poetic tribute to countless African American legends, featuring an intimate running dialogue with Angela Davis, Michael Eric Dyson, and Howard Bingham (producer of major Motion Picture Film "Ali"), as they share their unique experiences with critical moments in history, including the brutal lynching of Emmett Till, a fourteen year old African American youth that would serve as precursor to the early civil rights movement.
In this insightful and enlightening book, E. Willa Simpson takes readers on a journey through the African American experience. Her version of history retold in poetic terms is a refreshing tribute to countless African American heroes. Her honesty, courage and thought provoking verses will leave readers pondering just how deeply African Americans were affected by their shackled enslavement in the United States and race related trauma. Simpson senses the worth involved in honoring those who contributed to the struggle for justice and equality in America.
