Originally from the Dominican Republic, Dhayana Alejandrina always turned to journaling and writing as a way to explore and process her emotions and deeper knowledge of self. She just published her debut poetry collection Agridulce, and is encouraging writers to express their truths fearlessly and prioritize their wellbeing by “grinding with softness.”
Read MoreBorn in Jakarta, Indonesia and currently based in Washington, D.C, Teta Alim is the founder and editor of Buah. Buah is an online zine focused on creating community for diasporic folks who want to connect through their Indonesian heritage, however they decide to relate to it.
Read MoreToronto-based poet, spoken word artist and writer exploring the intersection where culture meets identity and finding the power in controlling your personal narrative.
Read MoreESSAY BY CRYSTAL KAYIZA
I was four years old when my Mama took my three siblings and me to the Albany Greyhound Station. We were all under the age of six, my youngest sister was 3-months-old, and we were too cranky to realize that our worlds were about to change.
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