Barbara Becnel, Date of Birth

    

Barbara Becnel

African-American political activist

Date of Birth: 30-May-1950

Profession: writer, author, journalist, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Barbara Becnel

  • Barbara Cottman Becnel (born May 30, 1950) is an American author, journalist, and film producer.
  • She was a close friend and advocate for Crips co-founder Stanley Williams (aka "Stan Tookie Williams"; a convicted murderer and former gang leader who would later become an anti-gang activist and writer), and editor of Williams's series of children's books, which spoke out against gang violence.
  • Williams was executed in 2005.
  • Becnel co-produced the Golden Globe-nominated film Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story, which starred award-winning actress Lynn Whitfield playing the role of Becnel.

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