Margaret Ford-Taylor is a nationally acclaimed writer, director, actress and arts administrator.  Among Many critically recognized acting awards and commendations, she received her first Emmy nomination for her performance in the public television production of "American Women: Echoes and Dreams".  Her last film appearance was as Aunt Eda in Denzel Washington's "Antwone Fisher".  Author of more than 40 critically acknowledged and nationally produced stage works, Miss Ford-Taylor's second Emmy nomination was as a writer of the ABC television documentary, "The Second Reconstruction."  After having served as it's Artistic Director for a number of years, she maintains her affiliation over 40 years with the Paul Robeson Theatre of The African American Cultural Center in Buffalo, New York.  She was also affiliated with the world renowned Karamu Performing Arts Center of Cleveland for more than 30 years, serving as it's Executive Director for 10.  She has served on the faculties of Kent State University, and Akron University, retiring from the the Dramatic Arts Faculty of Cleveland State University in 2008.  She returned to Cleveland State as a guest performer in the role of "God" for the departments final Factory Theatre Production of "Everyman".  As a teacher and mentor, many of her students are recognized among the list of note professionals in the performing arts field and other industries.