We are proud to announce that our very own Board President, Faylita Hicks, has been named one of the 2025 Writing Freedom Fellows by Haymarket Books and the Mellon Foundation. This prestigious fellowship recognizes and elevates the voices of writers impacted by the carceral system. The Writing Freedom Fellowship offers its recipients opportunities for professional development and shared learning, in addition to the well-deserved recognition of their contributions to literary culture.
Please join us in congratulating Faylita on this incredible achievement! You can learn more about Faylita’s work at https://www.faylitahicks.com/.