Louis Alemayehu facts for kids
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Louis Alemayeh
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| Born | December 31, 1945 Chicago
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Poet
Educator Musician Community Organizer |
Louis Alemayehu is an American poet, teacher, musician, and community leader. He uses his talents to help people and the environment.
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About Louis Alemayehu
Louis Alemayehu was born on December 31, 1945. His birthplace was Chicago, Illinois. His family has roots from Africa, American Indian tribes, and Europe.
His Work as a Teacher and Organizer
Louis Alemayehu is a dedicated teacher. He teaches about keeping our environment healthy. He works at the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He also works as a community organizer. This means he helps groups of people work together for a common goal. He has worked with Environmental Justice Advocates of Minnesota (EJAM). This group helps make sure everyone has a clean and safe place to live. They work to protect the environment for all people.
Poetry and Music
As a writer, Louis Alemayehu uses his poems and stories. He helps bring people together to care about nature and the planet. His words inspire people to protect our world.
He is a founding member of a cool poetry and jazz group. This group is called Ancestor Energy. They have won awards for their music and words. He also helped start the Native Arts Circle with Juanita Espinoza. This group supports art from Native American cultures.
Community Involvement
In 2011, he took part in the Occupy Minnesota events. These were protests where people spoke up about fairness and equality. He believes in speaking up for what is right.
Today, he serves on the Minneapolis Energy Partnership Board. This board helps make decisions about energy use in Minneapolis. He is also a Buddhist. He has two daughters, Hanika Mahalia Alemayehu and Eden Luzia Alemayehu.
