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“damali ayo is an extraordinary speaker who brings a creative force that is exhilarating,
fresh and dynamic. There is never a dull moment during her presentations. You are in for a treat.”
- Lemoyne College Syracuse NY

"It is wonderful to meet such a strong voice.  Some of us spend a lifetime whispering."
- University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee · Lemoyne College · Emory University · Syracuse University · University of Washington at Pullman · Clark College · Reed College · University of Maryland · Baton Rouge Community College · Washington University in St. Louis · Babson College · Northfield Mount Herman School · University of Colorado, Boulder · Portland Community Collge · Texas Women's University · The Paideia School · Colby College · St. Michael's College · John Caroll University · Lemoyne College · Shippensberg University · Catlin Gabel School · Spellman College · Boston Color of Film Collaborative · Multnomah County Diversity Conference · Black Feminisms Conference · NW Community Land Trust · Oregon Peacemakers Conference • Weaton College • University of Wisconsin at River Falls • University of North Dakota • Suffolk County Community College • Hudson Valley Community College • and more.
     
 

To bring damali ayo for a presentation or training please contact: programs@speakoutnow.org

PRESENTATIONS

Upcycling My Life
damali ayo, life-long anti-racist activist, now CEO of CROW Clothing, shares her story  of shifting focus and finding a new inspiring and holistic path to creating social change.

Living the Green Life
damali shares her user-friendly strategies for living a life that is gentle on the earth, easy on the budget, and rewarding to the spirit. Not your typical take on "green talk" damali shows, from racism to recycling, why "living right is living well" in all aspects of your life.

Now Art
damali presents her work as an artist dedicated to social change. She demonstrates how art should make people “think and feel” and how art can be an catalyst for dialogue. She discusses her Now Art Grant program.



TRAININGS

I Can Fix It!
damali passes the torch by training new speakers to give her talk on 10 practical solutions for how to create healthier, more productive racial interactions. Trainings will include a kit with all needed powerpoint slides and audio. If you charge when you give the presentation, a percentage of your fee will be donated to Now Art Grants.

Upcycling YOUR life
That's right, damali helps you go through your trash and gives your community a hands-on appreciation for the valuable things we too often throw away.


How to Make Conceptual Art
Participants design their own conceptual art projects through this interactive team-oriented workshop.



    
damali ayo only speaks at venues that are disabled accessible and maintain (or have plans for) a recycling program. Sign language interpreters are appreciated. damali offsets her travel carbon emissions via terrapass.com. Venues are invited to join in sharing this cost.