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damali ayo is a keen observer of culture who takes an optimistic and fun approach to life, growth, and change. damali and her work have been featured in over 100 publications world-wide including Harpers, the Village Voice, Salon.com, the Washington Post, Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Redbook Magazine and Book TV. She has been a frequent guest commentator on public radio. damali is a dynamic personality who brings energy, inspiration, and positivity wherever she goes. damali believes that "art should make you think and feel, it doesn't have to match your couch." author. An expert story-teller, damali’s books offer humor, insight, and creativity and make our culture's toughest topics manageable and fun. How to Rent a Negro was acclaimed as "one of the most trenchant and amusing commentaries on contemporary race relations." It was granted a 2005 Honorable Mention in the Outstanding Book Awards from the Gustavus Meyers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights. Obamistan! Land without Racism: Your Guide to the New America debunks the myth of a post-race world.damali’s current work takes its readers on a journey through a year of reclaiming her own femininity and the unexpected impact that had on her life. Through her trademark humor, bolstered by a remarkably vulnerable and open telling of her story, damali shows the reader that life is an ongoing process of growth and evolution.
artist. Using conceptual art and performance, damali engages a wide range of mediums to explore topics drawn from the intimate details of her life and experience. Her radio story about her street performance "Living Flag: Panhandling for Reparations" won a Silver Reel Award from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. speaker. Dynamic and memorable, damali’s presentations use art, photos, videos, and unforgettable stories to engage hearts and minds, and inspire creativity and action. Her You Can Fix Racism! show has aided communities across the country to expand their capacity for change to build a better world. Her talks demonstrate her belief that laughter and the infectious habit of re-telling funny stories is a great tool for spreading new ideas. damali also has a knack for creating real connections with all those she meets. damali's readings of her memoirs and stories are a compelling intimate experience for the audience. Her small-group “Tea Time” creates a personal environment where participants can share their personal experiences and get insight from damali’s generous sharing of her own experiences. damali grew up in Washington DC, and has lived in Providence RI, Pembroke ME, Evanston IL, and Portland OR. She now lives in Los Angeles with her adopted blind dog, Stevie. |
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