About the Author
Otis L. Lee, Jr., a remarkable African-American individual, defied the barriers imposed by segregation and Jim Crow laws to achieve remarkable personal and professional accomplishments.
Otis Lee has become the unofficial US Ambassador to the Quilombos of Brazil.
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In the United States, the Quilombolas have no greater advocate than Otis, who has dedicated the remainder of his life's work to seeing that their story is known well, and that - as he puts it - they get what they deserve.
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His book, "I Was Born In The Forest," shares their history, their plight, and what travelers will find if they go see the Quilombos for themselves.Â
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Originally an attorney, he has now transitioned into an author who uses his powerful insights and experiences to inspire others. Through his writings, captivating video shorts, and engaging speaking engagements, Otis Lee, Jr. enlightens audiences with his unique perspective on resilience and triumph over adversity.
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Lee’s debut memoir, From South Boston to Cambridge: the Making of One Philadelphia Lawyer, memoir offers an unreserved account of his childhood in the Jim Crow South, his journey through the tumultuous Civil Rights era as he came of age, and the challenges he faced in defying stereotypes, both as a young entrepreneur and later as a successful attorney.
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Otis and his wife Michelle are the Executive Producers of a documentary film by the same name that is in production now with Fascination Film Studio.
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Otis L. Lee's books can be found online in ebook, print and audiobook format at Amazon, Apple Books, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Target.
