Yolo Akili (born October 14, 1981) is an activist, writer, poet, counselor, and social activist dedicated to addressing the mental and emotional health needs of the Black community. She is the author of Dear Universe: Letters of Affirmation and Empowerment and founder and CEO of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective).
| Real Name | Yolo Akili |
| Nick Name | Yolo |
| Born | October 14, 1981 |
| Age | 39 years old (As of 2020) |
| Profession | Activist, Writer, Poet, Counselor, Community organizer |
| Known For | Director of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) |
| Birthplace | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Residence | Ohio, U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexuality | Gay |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Height/ Tall | In feet – 5’8″ |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Parents | Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend/ Dating | Single |
| Children | None |
| Education | Georgia State University |
| Net Worth | Approx $1- $2 million USD (As of 2020) |
| Salary | Not Known |
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Yolo Akili Net Worth and Salary
- As of 2020, Yolo Akili’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.2 million.
- His main source of income is his career as a journalist.
- His exact salary is unknown.
Yolo Akili’s girlfriend
- As of 2020, Yolo Akili is unmarried and makes the most of her singleness.
- Now he is very focused on his career.
Yolo Akili age, height and weight
- In 2020 Yolo Akili is 39 years old.
- He is 5 feet 8 inches tall.
- It weighs about 65kg.
- Its dimensions are unknown.
- He has dark brown eyes and black hair.
Yolo Akili Basic Facts
Yolo Akili Youth and education
- Yolo Akili was born on October 14, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- He has American citizenship.
- In keeping with her education, she adopted the name Yolo Akili after graduating from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in African-American and women’s studies.
- Akili has worked as a consultant, yoga teacher and poet.
- During this time, he released an oral album of poetic reflections on sexual identity called Purple Galaxy.
Yolo Akili Race
- Akili is a feminist advocate who exposes misogyny in the gay community, rejects the involvement of some gay men in manipulating women’s bodies, acknowledges the need for therapy, and speaks out for the emotional well-being of everyone in the black community.
- Akili delivered keynotes, lectures, and moderated panel discussions at the National Black MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and Other Health Conditions.
Facts about Yolo Akili
- In 2009, she received the Creative Leadership Award from the Center for Feminist Women’s Health for her work in promoting feminism.
- After the release of his book Dear Universe in 2013, BET recognized him as a “health hero” for his work on emotional health in the black community.
- He appeared on NBC News in 2016 as part of Jarrett Hill’s Back to Reality podcast where he discussed popular culture in the black community.
- He was recognized by Blavity as one of 2018’s Young Black Creators and Leaders who made history today.
- In recognition of his work promoting the intersection of mental health and social justice, AIDS United nominated him for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award, which presented him with the Health Equity Award.
- As part of this award, TheBody.com named him a “Hero of Justice in Health.”
- In 2019, Essence magazine honored him as part of its coverage of Black History Month for his work “Aiding the Resistance” in the black LGBTQ+ community.