About Louis Alemayehu
Born 1945. Louis Alemayehu is a poet.
Louis Alemayehu is an American poet, educator, musician, and community organizer.
Biography
Alemayehu was born December 31, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to parents of African, American Indian, and European descent. As a writer, Alemayehu has used his poetry and storytelling to unite communities over environmental concerns. Alemayehu is a founding member of the award-winning poetry/jazz ensemble Ancestor Energy and a co-founder with Juanita Espinoza of the Native Arts Circle. Alemayehu participated in Occupy Minnesota events in 2011. He serves on the Minneapolis Energy Partnership Board. He is a Buddhist
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African American Poet
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Louis Alemayehu was born on 31 December 1945 in United States.
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