ABOUT

Picturewon't you celebrate with me... that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed. --Lucille Clifton





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Philana Imade Omorotionmwan (o-more-o-tune-wha) was born and raised in Baton Rouge by a Louisiana Creole mother and a Nigerian father. She writes about the longing to belong, often by considering the intersections of race and gender. She currently makes her home in New Orleans with her rescue dog Velvet Hope.

You can view Philana's extended artistic statement, professional bio, and writing resume here.