“Boots On The Ground in Minneapolis” w/ Ayo Idowu - Minneapolis Community Activist

The eyes of the nation have been focused on Minneapolis, Minnesota following the horrific murder of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Following the release of the amateur cell phone video that caught the killing on film, the city erupted in protests that turned ugly fast. These demonstrations turned to vandalism and looting that caused destruction to local businesses and neighborhoods throughout the twin cities. The week of protests left many families without a place to go and basic needs and small business owners wondering if they could ever recover. One local area man, our special guest Ayo Idowu, could not stand idly by and watch his town suffer so he decided to do something. Starting with just $200, he challenged his friends and family on social media to match his donations so he could go to the grocery store and get food for families that needed immediate help. Soon that $200 turned to almost $25,000 in less than 2 weeks. Tune into this episode to see how this ex-NFL player took his passion for his community and turned it into real action. Check out episode 49 “Boots on the Ground” and please like and share.