Aja Monet

Aja Monet is a poet, cultural worker, and activist from Brooklyn, known for her surrealistic blues poetry that addresses themes of injustice, resistance, systemic violence, and community. Her work spans from Eastern New York to Palestine, exploring topics such as belonging, motherhood, and the power of poetry. In a recent interview, she reflected on the politics of love and the divided state of America, expressing her belief in the possibility of change and the necessity of collective action in achieving it.