Piper Dellums
Piper Dellums is an American author and public speaker. She is the daughter of former U.S. Congressman and Oakland mayor Ron Dellums.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Piper Dellums is the daughter of former U.S. Congressman and Oakland mayor Ron Dellums, and the sister of actor Erik Dellums, a professional actor.[1][2]
Dellums is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied psychology, biology, and theater. She also earned a graduate degree in drama therapy with an emphasis in biochemistry at New York University.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]Dellums' story about a white South African girl coming to live with her family in the 1970s, titled "Simunye", was the basis for the Emmy Award-winning Disney movie The Color of Friendship (2000). The role of Dellums was played by Shadia Simmons.[4]
Other activities
[edit | edit source]Dellums travels throughout America speaking at conferences and workshops about her humanitarian work.[5]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Dellums has two daughters.[3]
References
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