Yolo also conducts interventive workshops and is a certifiedyogainstructor.
He specializes in Black masculinity,sexuality, andspiritualityas well.
He also counseled Black men and boys on masculinity and violence.
Photo by Yolo Akili Robinson
They also promote interventive practices tailored to Black culture.
I think of it as more of the approach to the work being honored, not just me.
I think of it as more of the approach to the work being honored, not just me.
BEAM offers programs, training, coaching, and other resources and education.
One of its signature initiatives is to tackle the altered view ofmasculinity within the Black community.
It also reinforces anti-sexist, anti-transphobic and anti-patriarchal beliefs and behaviors."
Yolo emphasizes the importance of changing systems of oppression-transphobia and racism.
Yolo was awarded the 2018 Robert Wood Johnson Foundations Health Equity Award.
He was additionally acknowledged as an Empowerful Spotlight for his leadership work at BEAM during the 2020 BET Awards.
In his early career, he received the 2009 Creative Leadership Award from the Feminist Women’s Health Center.
My biggest hope with all of our programs is to continue to build and resource Black communities.
He has also written various articles for Huffington Post.
I have morning care rituals: prayer, meditation,affirmations, and sound healing.
I see my therapist at least monthly; my reiki spiritual support quarterly.
Love and care for others and love and care for me.
