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Ayọ Tometi (born August 15, 1984), formerly known as Opal Tometi, is an American human rights activist, writer, strategist, and community organizer. She is a co-founder of Black Lives Matter (BLM).
- August 15, 1984 (age 39)
- Activist, writer
- American
Learn about the life and achievements of Ayọ Tometi, one of the three co-founders of the Black Lives Matter movement and a leading human rights advocate. From her childhood in Arizona to her global activism for race, immigration, and gender justice, Ayọ shares her story of heart, passion, and justice.
Ayọ Tometi is a globally recognized human rights advocate, strategist, and writer of Nigerian-American descent.
Ayọ Tometi - Washington, District of Columbia, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn. Human Rights & Social Justice Advocate, Multi-hyphenate, Entrepreneur and Storyteller. Co-founder...
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- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 24, 2020 · THE GUARDIAN – Ayọ Tometi, co-founder of Black Lives Matter: ‘I do this because we deserve to live’. Originally published on The Guardian (September 24, 2020) Photograph: Bethany Mollenkof/The Guardian. The Guardian – Black lives Series. Written by: by Ellen E Jones. September 24, 2020.
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Tometi is the youngest of three Black women who co-founded the #BlackLivesMatter movement platform and chapter-based Network. She was the first woman to serve as Executive Director of the the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), the first immigrant rights organization for people of African descent in the United States.
Oct 20, 2021 · Ayọ Tometi is a co-creator of Black Lives Matter and founder of Diaspora Rising. A year ago, on Oct. 20, social media was splattered with the blood of Nigerians. Demonstrators had gathered at...