In 3 short years we have built one of the most robust grassroots organizations in Canada and are planning to expand south of the border in the near future. I remember in our early days folks saying “ there aren’t enough diverse youth that are interested in hockey” - well, we’ve

Hockey Diversity Alliance working to make the sport more accessible, inclusive theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/…

The Hockey Diversity Alliance says the National Hockey League continues to drag its feet in addressing racism and a lack of diversity. “Every month or two we see (the NHL) going backwards," Hockey Diversity Alliance co-founder Akim Aliu says. trib.al/RQabbP1

Akim is 100% right. It all came down to control. If the NHL cannot completely control an initiative or program, they have zero interest. Akim “Dreamer” Olumide Aliu Hockey Diversity Alliance

#HDAWinterFest is just around the corner! Hope to see you there! torontosun.com/sports/hockey/…

This week on Breakfast Television , I shared all things Hockey Diversity Alliance including - #HDAWinterFest going down this Saturday, February 3 at Trinity Bellwoods Park🏒 & also the important work we are doing to uplift our communities. Let’s pave the way for a new era of diverse players and

We got Akim “Dreamer” Olumide Aliu + Marshawn Lynch + Luke Willson just ahead of the game! #Winterfest 🙌🙌

.Akim “Dreamer” Olumide Aliu playing on his home rink at Hockey Diversity Alliance WinterFest!

Co-Founders of the Hockey Diversity Alliance speak on the impact of their inaugural Winterfest hosted during All-Star Weekend in Toronto.

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team (from The Associated Press) ⁦Akim “Dreamer” Olumide Aliu⁩ apnews.com/article/2231e6…

Congratulations to our very own @dreamer_aliu78 on his return to professional hockey!!👏🏽

Akim Aliu, who has had to deal with racism during his hockey career, is trying to make a comeback after four years away from the sport (via Sheng Peng) nbcsportsbayarea.com/nhl/san-jose-s…

After 12 surgeries and nearly five years off the ice, Akim Aliu is fighting to keep his hockey career alive in San Jose. The 34-year-old wants to see a more inclusive future in the sport. trib.al/plB16iM

Akim Aliu never skates around the tough issues /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/sports/article… Hockey Diversity Alliance Akim “Dreamer” Olumide Aliu San Jose Sharks SJ Barracuda Black Girl Hockey Club The Globe and Mail Globe Sports

The Time To Dream Foundation in partnership with the Hockey Diversity Alliance is excited to announce our latest scholarship award winner, T.J. Olson. We cannot wait to watch you shine on the ice this year with the Long Island Gulls 15U, and are honoured that we could be of assistance!

Happy Juneteenth Ya’ll! ✊🏽

Cover up a sexual assault in order to win a championship, sit out 2 and a half years and you’re welcomed back into the league with open arms. There are honest mistakes and there are malicious acts. Being part of the highest level of sports in your field is a privilege and actions

Through it all, the fire still burns

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to partner with you to support the children of Palestine 🤎

Salute to the grind 🫡