Writer Profile
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Meet Meelah Crawford
Tell us about yourself. Name, hobbies, interests, family (however you would like to answer) My name is Jameelah Crawford. I’m a poet, filmmaker, and published author based in Minnesota. I’m a multifaceted creative who loves exploring different ways to express myself and collaborating with others. For me, creativity is more than just a passion—it’s therapy…
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Meet Shakita Thomas Kpetay, PhD
✨ Meet Dr. Shakita Thomas Kpetay ✨ One of the newest voices at Aya Collective Publishing, Dr. Shakita Thomas Kpetay is currently co-authoring a powerful forthcoming book with Tamien Elder, centering Black women’s experiences living with endometriosis. A proud Chicago native, Shakita brings a deep commitment to community education through her work with Nu Skool…
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Meet Bisola Wald
Writing has always been a sacred practice for me. As a child, I would fill the pages of my journal with letters to God and entries addressed to “Dear Diary,” pouring out my thoughts, my prayers, my joys, and my struggles. It was how I made sense of the world. Growing up, I won awards…
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Meet Tamien Elder
Tell us about yourself. My name is Tamien Elder. I was born and raised in South Minneapolis to Guyanese parents and am the eldest of five. I’m a connector at heart and love networking, attending arts and cultural events in the Metro, and being in community to learn and grow with others. At the same…
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Meet Holly Fidler
Meet Holly Fidler. Holly is one of the many amazing writers who contributed to Aya Collective Publishing’s work over the last few years. Tell us about yourself. I’m Holly Moten Fidler, a proud Cleveland, Ohio native now calling Cincinnati home. I spent seven incredible years in the Twin Cities—years that I consider truly transformative, thanks…
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