The Writers of Oya project aims to teach middle school girls, particularly girls of color,
how to compose poetry as a skill to both express and assert themselves.

Step 1

Allow yourself to immerse in an environment that creates confidence, self reflection, and self exploration.

Step 2

Learn the art of Slam poetry in regards to composition, speech, and performance strategies..

Step 3

Participate in community poetry slams culminating to our featured program 'Poets in the Park': to perform pieces created during our sessions

Meet Our Team

Ashanti Files

Poet, Author, Registered Nurse & Founder of
​Writers of Oya

Ebonie Holloman

Chicago Police Officer &
Life Coach
Ebonie
Fierce, brave, intuitive, loving
Mother of Zoë
Lover of justice, peace, sushi, and family
Who feels outrage when things don’t go my way, happiness when all is right in my life, and sadness when the world just can’t get right
Who needs her husband’s love, her family’s support, and God’s divine acceptance
Who gives love easily, a listening ear to friends, and sassy words to my adversaries
Who fears failure, instability, and traveling through life with no purpose
Who would like to see people living in their truth regardless of their gender, age, race or stature
Resident of Chicago, Illinois
Holloman

Register Here! 

Heather Jevan

Radio Show Host and Life Coach
I am a mother to two kids, graduated from EIU with a BS in Community Health, and I like helping people. I earned my certificate in massage therapy in 2012 and found a break through, meditation. I have recently found mindfulness and wish to bring it to my community in order to help and guide people toward healing. I am speaking up and out every Saturday at 6-7:30 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/heatherjevanrose/

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