Hakimah Malam
Hakimah Malam is a Ghanaian poet and activist born and raised in the Bronx, whose work reflects key aspects of her identity as a first generation, Black Muslim Woman living in the United States.
As 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 raised awareness of racial disparities in sports teams. As a student, she also served as the vice President of the Black Student Union, and served as a member of the Mental Health INtuitive.
As an Artist, Hakimah was a member of the MCC Youth Theatre Company. She has 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 and she is a Silver Key Recipient Winner. Currently, she is a member of the Model United Nations team in John Jay. In her spare time, Hakimah plays Clarinet and attends the Mosque, where she helps teach children Arabic letters.
