Dr. Wilma Mosley Clopton is the recipient of numerous awards including the “For my People Award,” presented by Margaret Walker National Research Center, Archive and Museum for the African American Experience, for outstanding contributions toward African American history and culture as a scholar, documentary filmmaker and founder of NMHS Unlimited Film Productions; the “Award of Merit” from the Mississippi Historical Society for exemplary documentary film projects highlighting the significant contributions of African Americans in the State of Mississippi; and the prestigious “Mississippi Arts Commission Media Fellowship Award.”

In June 2023, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund’s Thurgood Marshall Institute invited Dr. Clopton to appear on their podcast, “Justice Above All.” The podcast explores issues of importance to the Legal Defense Fund. Dr. Clopton’s latest film, “Food Apartheid,” captured their attention for the podcast. It focused on food apartheid and its relationship to segregation and disinvestment from Black communities.

Dr. Mosley Clopton is also extremely passionate about helping youth find their voice. This is why she created “Digital Magic,” a hands-on, fun-filled adventure into the world of documentary filmmaking. Participants also learn the components of research, social studies, mathematics, history, reading, language, interaction, and critical thinking to tell their stories. The program is designed to build meaningful skill sets and confidence for each student while they are also learning the art of transforming their own stories into film.

“Digital Magic” is easily tailored to any learning environment.