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Oluwademilade “Olu” Ogunlade is a Nigerian-American writer, legal advocate, and cultural historian from Brooklyn, NY. Her work explores the intersections of law, technology, and education, with a deep commitment to equity and justice for historically marginalized Communities.

A graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law and SUNY Old Westbury, Olu brings an interdisciplinary lens shaped by her studies in politics, economics, and African American history. Her legal and policy work spans criminal justice reform, digital equity, and civil rights, and she has contributed to organizations across sectors—from public defense and AI ethics to legislative advocacy and cultural production.

Olu’s research and writing have been published by the Brennan Center for Justice, the Black Feminist Collective, and the National Black Law Students Association. She has testified before legislative bodies, led statewide and national advocacy campaigns, and received numerous honors for her leadership, including the Charles Ogletree Service Award and the Justice John Paul Stevens Fellowship.

At the core of her work is a passion for storytelling as a tool for collective liberation. She is the founder of afropinnacle, a digital archive and creative platform dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black histories. In her free time, Olu goes for long walks, writes poetry, and enjoys cooking.