“Individuals often turn to poetry, not only to glean strength and perspective from the words of others, but to give birth to their own poetic voices and to hold history accountable for the catastrophes rearranging their lives.”

Aberjhani is a Black American writer and educator. His work explores themes of identity, race, and social justice through poetry, essays, and children’s literature. Known for his lyrical yet direct prose, he has also contributed to discussions on multicultural education and creative expression.