Sharifa Jamila Smith [Tested & Working]

Today, however, the monotony had broken.

In a 2023 interview with Surface Magazine —one of only three interviews she has ever granted—Sharifa Jamila Smith spoke candidly about the burden of being a Black woman in the "ghost economy." sharifa jamila smith

Her writing encourages children to view their names as extensions of their history, family, and identity rather than "difficult" or "burdensome" words. Educational Advocacy: Today, however, the monotony had broken