Desirae Simmons

Desirae Simmons is a member of the local writing group "Untold Stories of Liberation and Love" and has been published in the groups' anthology, Love & Other Futures. Desirae brings an intersectional justice lens to her writing. She helps other writers explore issues of identity and justice through writing. View Desirae’s feature poster [PDF].

What do you write?

"I write poems, articles, social media posts, emails, grants, blog posts, speeches, etc."

Why do you write?”

“I am a communicator at heart. And there are so many words in my head. Writing helps me to share the words and to find meaning in them. Writing helps me to provide information and to learn about the perspectives of others. Writing helps me to document today a path toward tomorrow."

Why does writing matter to you?

"Writing matters to me because it is a form of expression, an opportunity to practice the art of becoming more precise and clear, a way to exchange information and ideas, a medium to be challenged within, and a way to connect with the issues and people that I care about most."