I recently directed and produce a contemporary dance film titled Aare. As Nigerians, dance is a core of the Yoruba traditions, and we are exposed to and assimilate our cultural practices at a tender age. This film was made as a reconnection to my childhood. To serve...
I want to create a mentorship program for youth that are transitioning from north Minneapolis high schools into college. I want to help mentor, prep, and identify resources and support for them as they transition from the community into college spaces. A lot of youth...
Restorative Tuesdays started after Heritage Park residents expressed a need for healing spaces and more opportunities to connect with each other due to a number of traumatic events in their lives, and in the neighborhood itself. It’s an adult-only space, with...
Minnesota has became one the united states top basketball recruiting states. Our youth doesn’t have the same opportunities, funds, or resources other youth has in the suburban areas. Every Saturday I host free basketball camps and would like to start a feeder...
The MFT/ESP strike was especially harmful and hurtful to educators of color whom spoke up around their concerns that both the district and union keep their words about retaining educators of color and Indigenous educators, and were met with dishonesty, resistance,...
