Jemila Jackson

Jemila Jackson is an author and screenwriter dedicated to bringing African and Caribbean diaspora narratives to life in literature and on screen. Drawn to the powerful intersection of social justice and storytelling her work centers on voices often pushed to the margins.With over 15 years of justice work in Canada and globally, Jemila has partnered with communities vulnerable to violence and those furthest from power and seeks to amplify their voices. She released her debut book, Radical Obedience, in 2021 and is currently writing a historical fiction novel alongside her screenwriting projects.