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Edafe was born in Warri, Nigeria. A native of Egbo Uhurie, Ughelli South Local government in Delta State Nigeria[1]. He migrated to the United States in 2016 as an asylum seeker and now a refugee of the United States, residing in New York. Edafe is a global gay rights activist and the former executive director of the RDJ Refugee Shelter in Harlem. The shelter helps refugees transition to life in America.[2]
Edafe is the author of the forthcoming book ASYLUM, a Memoir & Manifesto by Simon and Schuster and founder of The Pont. Edafe graduated from Enugu State University with a major in Food Science and Technology and now a Master’s degree student at New York University School of business.[3]
His work includes trying to build an inclusive society, both in and out of the workplace. The inclusion of LGBTQ people, refugees, and marginalized people is a path to building an inclusive workplace. Edafe is among the inaugural winners of the David Prize 2020,[4] The David Prize is a celebration of individuals and ideas to create a better, brighter New York City. Honoree Logo 30, LGBTQ pioneers & Activist by Viacom CBS.
Olumide Makanjuola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olumide Femi Makanjuola |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, Writer, Social entrepreneur |
Edafe Okporo (born 1990) is a Nigerian LGBT rights activist, writer and the executive director of the RDJ Refugee Shelter in Harlem New York.
References[edit]
- ^ "Edafe Okporo Activist & Author". Edafe Okporo. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "How a Black, Gay Refugee Created a Community For Queer Asylum Seekers". www.out.com. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Finding Home: Edafe Okporo's journey as an LGBTIQ+ refugee". www.unrefugees.org. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "The David Prize". thedavidprize.org. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
Category:1987 births Category:Living people Category:Nigerian LGBT people Category:Nigerian LGBT rights activists
Edafe was born in Warri, Nigeria. A native of Egbo Uhurie, Ughelli South Local government in Delta State Nigeria[1]. He migrated to the United States in 2016 as an asylum seeker and now a refugee of the United States, residing in New York. Edafe is a global gay rights activist and the former executive director of the RDJ Refugee Shelter in Harlem. The shelter helps refugees transition to life in America.[2]
Edafe is the author of the forthcoming book ASYLUM, a Memoir & Manifesto by Simon and Schuster and founder of The Pont. Edafe graduated from Enugu State University with a major in Food Science and Technology and now a Master’s degree student at New York University School of business.[3]
His work includes trying to build an inclusive society, both in and out of the workplace. The inclusion of LGBTQ people, refugees, and marginalized people is a path to building an inclusive workplace. Edafe is among the inaugural winners of the David Prize 2020,[4] The David Prize is a celebration of individuals and ideas to create a better, brighter New York City. Honoree Logo 30, LGBTQ pioneers & Activist by Viacom CBS.
Edafe Okporo (born 1990) is a global LGBT rights activist[2][4], writer, and the executive director of the RDJ Refugee Shelter in Harlem New York[3]. In October 2020, Edafe was named one of the awardees of the David Prize 2020 winners[1]. In 2020, Edafe sold his book; ASYLUM, a Memoir and Manifesto to Simon and Schuster.