Norma Smith is a writer and social justice activist and organizer from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has worked as a journalist, a translator-interpreter, community scholar-educator, event and conference organizer, and as an editor and writing coach and workshop facilitator. Her writing has appeared in literary, political, and academic journals. Nomadic Press published Norma’sContinue reading “Norma Smith”
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Amos White
The Founder and Chief Planter at 100K Trees for Humanity, Amos White is a Climate Mobilization Strategist, Coro Fellow in Public Affairs, author, poet, arts impresario, civil rights activist, father, and husband based in Alameda, California.
Trey Keeve
Trey Keeve is a Virginia-born writer that California molded into an educator. He lives and teaches in Oakland, CA. His purpose is to teach the next generation the importance of relaying their personal narratives, sharing their experiences, and taking control of their destinies. Southern Migrant Mixtape is his first book.
Mitra Faridian
Mitra Faridian is a writer and a fan of all things tech. Here’s a fun fact: one of Mitra’s ancestors was a poet in the Persian court! Poem on Belonging HEARTBEAT OF PARDESIA Lost Rafte* Words that flow from clicking tongues about someone born away from that beloved sea. Do they not know how theContinue reading “Mitra Faridian”
J. K. Fowler
J. K. Fowler is the founder and executive director of Nomadic Press, a community-focused literary and arts non-profit with operations in Oakland, CA, Des Moines, IA, Philadelphia, PA, and Brooklyn, NY. He is co owner of Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore & Gallery in the heart of the Mission District in San Francisco. He has spokenContinue reading “J. K. Fowler”
Sharon Coleman
Sharon Coleman is a fifth-generation Northern Californian. She writes for Poetry Flash, co-curates the reading series Lyrics & Dirges, and co-directs the Berkeley Poetry Festival. She’s the author of a chapbook, Half Circle, and a book of micro-fiction, Paris Blinks. Her poetry and fiction appear in several publications, including Your Impossible Voice, White Stag, Ambush Review. She’s been nominated twice for a Pushcart andContinue reading “Sharon Coleman”
Nancy Patrice Davenport
Nancy Patrice Davenport is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area. She currently lives in San Mateo with three cats. Nancy’s poems are widely published various journals and anthologies, and have been translated into many languages. Her JUNE 2 RETROGRADE MINDFULNESS poem was nominations in 2016 for Best of Net. Nancy’s first chapbook, LAContinue reading “Nancy Patrice Davenport”
Stephanie Garma Balón
Stephanie Garma Balón, MA, AMFT (she/her) is a second generation Pinay-American, & proud Mama—born and raised on Ramaytush Ohlone land (SF/Daly City), and of Ilokano & Visayan descent. As an Expressive Arts Therapist in North San Mateo County (SMC) providing individual and group therapy to youth, parents, and families, Stephanie leans on her belief inContinue reading “Stephanie Garma Balón”
Lisa Suguitan Melnick
Lisa Suguitan Melnick is a third generation Fil-Am of Ilokano and Cebuano roots. She is the author of #30 Collantes Street (Carayan Press, 2015) and also a correspondent for PositivelyFilipino.com. Her published pieces in Positively Filipino earned Plaridel Awards in 2020 for Best Profile Writing (“The Scholar Unplugged”), and Best Feature Writing (“Utom Unfolds T’boli Myths Through Music”). HerContinue reading “Lisa Suguitan Melnick”
Rosie Tejada
Rosie Tejada is a first generation Filipino-American and proud mom of two. Her father was a Bataan Death March survivor and Filipino veterans rights advocate. An elected official, she currently serves as the Jefferson Union High School District Board President. She is also on the Board of Directors of REACH Coalition, a coalition of electedContinue reading “Rosie Tejada”
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