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Ayada in the News
Here are some current news articles featuring Ayada Leads.
In the face of the Trump administration's Operation Metro Surge, restaurants and small businesses throughout the Twin Cities have repeatedly shown how much they care about their community, hosting fundraisers and donation drives to aid people, organizations, and other businesses in need.
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Inkwell Booksellers in Minneapolis: Through Feb. 28, it's donating 20% of proceeds from its Cinnamon Honey Lattes to Ayada Leads.
"The fear is High, parents are worried about their children[...]
Trust has been eroded[...] What we are seeing goes beyond standard immigration enforcement, it feels like an attack on the entire community."
Patrollers attended a “Know Your Rights Training” hosted by Ayada Leads, an organization that promotes leadership development for African diaspora women in Minnesota. The training gave the women foundational knowledge and best practices to protect their neighbors.
Executive director of the nonprofit Ayada Leads, said TPS is a program that offers a lifeline to people fleeing conflict, disasters, and other crises
“Temporary Protected Status is not a loophole or a favor, it’s a humanitarian commitment.”
“Lots of people hadn’t heard that gas stoves cause indoor air pollution,” explains Ayada Leads’ policy coordinator, who led this summer’s project to help their community members visualize indoor air pollution.