Maya James is an artist, writer, creator, and activist based in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area. 

• Work is centered around feminism, anti-racism & Maya's experience as a cross-cultural black American from a racially hostile town in Northern Michigan
• James’ works have been featured in the New York Times Race/Related, USA Today College, and YR Media
• Maya was the first black female recipient of the National Arab American Museum City Hall Art Space Residency in 2019

Today, she joins the podcast to discuss the beauty in being Black!

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