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Piper Dellums is an American author and public speaker. She is the daughter of former U.S. Congressman and Oakland mayor Ron Dellums.

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Early life and education

Piper Dellums is the daughter of former U.S. Congressman and Oakland mayor Ron Dellums, and the brother 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

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

Dellums travels throughout America speaking at conferences and workshops about her humanitarian work. [5]

Personal life

Dellums has two daughters. [3]

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References

  1. Phillips, Morgan (July 30, 2018). "Ron Dellums, Antiwar Activist-Turned-Armed Services Chairman, Dead at 82". Roll Call . Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  2. Williams, Vanessa (October 14, 2011). "Actor Erik Todd Dellums stirs the black political pot with musings on President Obama". The Washington Post . Retrieved October 30, 2022.
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