Natasha Ria El-Scari is a writer, editor, poet and educator.  Her work has been published in anthologies, journals and online. Her previous works, Screaming Times (Spartan Press) and The Only Other (Main Street Rag) were met with local praise. In 2018 Natasha created an arts organization, Black Space Black Art and co-founded the El-Scari Harvey Art Gallery. Natasha creates hubs of support for her communities and is known for being a source of love and light. Of all the hats she wears, she is most passionate about being the mother of Naeema and Nazr and making sure they grow up as progressive and lovemaking humans. When she is not writing she enjoys meditation, knitting, collecting family history, reading and making love. For more information, booking for workshops and other inquires, please visit: www.natasharia.com