Sonoma County Multicultural Roots Project - Joy Ayodele (Sonoma County Gazette) | Sonoma County PACEs Connection (CA)

By Adriane Mertens - srcity.org, December 7, 2020.

The Multicultural Roots Project was created to increase visibility for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in Sonoma County, with a particular focus on Santa Rosa; and to recognize, through historical stories from BIPOC, contributions and impacts that have shaped Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. Working with local historians and community partners, Community Engagement staff gather stories and facts about local BIPOC leaders, as well as historical events and places that have shaped Santa Rosa and Sonoma County into what it is today.

The Next Generation of Civil Rights Activists: Getting to Know Joy Ayodele

Eighteen-year-old Santa Rosa resident Joy Ayodele has been a powerful leader and staple in the community. Born and raised in Santa Rosa, Ayodele has been active as a community leader regarding racial inequity and injustice. After the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, she expressed her hurt and frustration by putting together a protest that she announced on social media. She explained that it wasn’t organized or planned, and she wouldn’t have thought hundreds of people would show up. That moment was powerful for her; seeing the turnout, the amount of youth who were present and feeling a sense of community even in that moment.

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Sonoma County Multicultural Roots Project - Joy Ayodele (Sonoma County Gazette)

The Next Generation of Civil Rights Activists: Getting to Know Joy Ayodele

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