"Derrick Simmons is an American politician who is currently a Democratic member of the Mississippi Senate, serving since 2011. In 2013, Simmons proposed a legislative amendment that would expand Medicaid; the amendment was defeated.In addition to his legislative duties, Simmons is a trial lawyer. He has an MBA and a JD from Howard University.Fraternal memberships: Mason, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity"@en . "Derrick T. Simmons"@en . . . "1976Z"^^ . . "American politician" . . . . . "1976-12-12Z"^^ . . . "Simmons, Derrick"@en .