Since 2016, we have been at the forefront of developing solutions that restore Black families in Minnesota, rebuilding our strength and effectiveness in raising healthy children. 

Ayolanda is rooted in youth and family advocacy and is actively engaged in an array of community initiatives. She is passionate about developing, building access to, and advocating for resources needed to ensure under-represented and under-resourced communities are not forgotten in decision-making processes. Driven by Shirley Chisholm’s quote, ”You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas,” Ayolanda’s professional experience includes building effective partnerships amongst community programs; organizing social action initiatives to address youth violence; developing cultural specific parent education classes; coaching parents to increase their parenting capacity; and facilitating professional development and community-based workshops. 

Mujasi’s foundational purpose is the liberation, freedom, and strengthening of African Americans.  For over 20 years, he has committed his life to the development of African American youth and families by serving in multiple community capacities. As a student of history and family science, he positions the strength and resilience of African American people as a reservoir of inspirational movement that offers the world an example of humanitarian triumph.