Piper Dellums facts for kids

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

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.

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.

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.

Other activities

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

Personal life

Dellums has two daughters.