He did much to establish close relationships between diplomats from African countries and many Washingtonians. Billy was invited to Liberia as a guest of that country to attend the inauguration of its President. William V. S. Tubman. The Liberian Government conferred upon him the African Star of Redemption. one of its highest honors to a noncitizen. Over the years Billy Simpson also received many local awards for his work in community affairs. He was on the board of directors of Howard University Cancer Research Center: a board member of the Washington Urban League. and a chairman of the YMCA fundraising drive.
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