Sonny Richardson

A Visionary Leader in Cultural Heritage and Community Empowerment

Sonny Richardson is a dedicated advocate for cultural preservation and social empowerment, playing a pivotal role in shaping initiatives that honor Aruba’s rich heritage. As a board member of Plataforma Nacional Herencia na Aruba (PNHSA), he provides strategic guidance on key decisions, ensuring the successful implementation of projects that celebrate the island’s history—particularly its connection to slavery and its lasting impact. PNHSA is committed to foster awareness, education, and healing through advocacy and commemorative programs that strengthen historical consciousness within the community.

In 2017, alongside Celeste Richardson, Sonny co-founded We Culture, an organization rooted in a profound commitment to uplifting and uniting communities through a Pan-African lens. Through education, dialogue, and cultural expression, We Culture embraces the power of shared heritage to inspire meaningful change. Over the years, the organization has proudly partnered with Angelo Richardson of Unity in the Community and benefited from the invaluable insight of its esteemed advisor, Dr. Gregory Richardson.

We Culture hosts monthly programs—held on the last Saturday of each month—that focus on education, empowerment, and cultural engagement. Additionally, the organization collaborates annually with the Basha Foundation, expanding its reach and impact through initiatives that amplify cultural pride and historical awareness.

Affectionately known as The Rootsam Sonny, Richardson has dedicated his life to bringing people together, facilitating spaces for knowledge-sharing, cultural expression, and social growth. Through music, dance, spoken words, and thought-provoking panel discussions, he continues to build bridges that strengthen the fabric of the community, ensuring that heritage and identity remain central in shaping the future.