Hakimah Malam

Hakimah Malam is a Ghanaian poet and activist born and raised in the Bronx, Who’s work reflects key aspects of her identity as a Muslim woman, Black Identity as an African American, and First Generation American. A Freshman at John Jay College, Hakimah worked with the New York Civil Liberties Union’s Teen Activist Project, helping to pass the Schools Impacted by Gross Highways Bill to address environmental racism and its impact on marginalized communities. Throughout the program, she worked with the Organizing Committee to create advocacy opportunities across New York City. Additionally, She served as a member of the Youth Activists-Youth Allies Network, implementing an action project centered on police brutality in Bronx High Schools. Hakimah also took part in Yvote changemakers, where she collaborated with peers to launch a community service project that raises awareness of racial disparities in sports teams. In high school, Hakimah was the Black Student Union Vice President and a Mental Health Initiative board member, As an Artist, Hakimah was a member of the MCC Youth Theatre Company, Performed at The Bowery Poetry Club, The New Age Open Mic, and the Parle Endeavors Teen Poetry Slam. Her work has been recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as a Silver Key Recipient Winner. Currently, she is a member of the Model United Nations team in John Jay. Hakimah in her spare time plays Clarinet and goes to the Mosque, where she helps teach children Arabic letters.