AyoolaThe Culture of Blackness…Loving Luther and MozzyThe past few weeks I have been listening to love and pain. With intention, I have been listening to two artist who each reflect both in…Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
AyoolaThe War — Through a Lens of Rage and TruthLiving in a perpetual state of rage and understanding Black people have never been safe in this country. Though there is so much to be…May 27, 2022May 27, 2022
AyoolaJails and Prison ChroniclesA couple of months ago, I was in federal court as my VJ, 23 year old mentee, was sentenced to prison for the 2nd time. I met him when he…Oct 17, 2021Oct 17, 2021
AyoolaMy Relationship with VotingI have been voting for 40 years. Today was the first time I have voted in San Francisco since I was 18 years old. It was not lost on me…Sep 15, 20211Sep 15, 20211
AyoolaJuvenile Lifers, Why America?The title alone should be enough to cause people to take action, at the very least, notice. Yeah, but no. Do you even know what the term…Apr 16, 2018Apr 16, 2018
AyoolaThe Disparity That Is AmericaLast year, 11 Black Women were humiliated and embarrassed when they were kicked off of a Napa Valley Wine Train for, basically, laughing…Apr 30, 2017Apr 30, 2017