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Author, Visual and Performance Artist
damali ayo is a keen observer of culture, and has a passion for helping people grow and our world evolve. 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 CSPAN2's 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 has tackled one of our culture's toughest topics– race, and made it 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...more


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I recently got back from a trip to Butte College outside of Chico, California. As I travel around the country giving talks about race, art, and everything else, I feel excited about passing along the "ah-ha!" moments that each presentation and connection brings.

In the wake of the Trayvon Martin killing, I decided to add a slide to my introduction- it simply asked "Why a... read more »
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Average rating: 3.88 · 67 ratings · 20 reviews · 3 distinct works
How to Rent a Negro
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Winning the Race by John H. McWhorter
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Love and Limerence by Dorothy Tennov
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Ladders To Fire by Anaïs Nin
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Reconceiving Women by Mardy S. Ireland
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On the Way to the Wedding by Linda Schierse Leonard
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Ethnic Minorities, Electronic Media and the Public Sphere by Donald R. Browne
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“Art should make you think and feel. It doesn't have to match your couch.”
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