“Our greatest power as nations and individuals is not the ability to employ assault weapons, suicide bombers, and drones to destroy each other. The greater more creative powers with which we may arm ourselves are grace and compassion sufficient enough to love and save each other.”

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.