• Inayah Bashir
• Harvard Graduate School of Education

Inayah Bashir is a Masters Candidate at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Inayah has always been an educational advocate and she has used much of her career to support the re-education of Black people, especially in regards to the mistruths of American history. During her time in undergrad, Inayah expanded her skills by developing curriculum as a summer intern for Ascend Public Charter Schools and The Whittle School & Studios. This sparked an interest in utilizing storytelling as a way to re-imagine our present and implement a better future. Inayah continues to explore her enthusiasm for education by searching for innovative ways to promote student-centered, culturally specific educational programming that can inspire future leaders, innovators, and disrupters. Her particular focus of research is global storytelling, wellness, and spirituality throughout the African diaspora.

Speaking In:

• Absurdism and Black Laughter