Selected Writing

I write about identity, memory, and the places that shape us, exploring how history, culture, and faith intersect with everyday life.

3 new poems published in The Land, Food, And Freedom Journal

Book cover titled 'Dear Queen' by Tauheed Rahim II, with a collage of various photos of people, trees, and outdoor scenes.

Dear Queen in Oxford American

My essay, “Dear Queen” published in the Oxford American was listed as a “notable” essay in The Best American Essays 2025 collection by HarperCollins Publishers.

A stylist with dark skin cutting a woman's hair in a retro barbershop or salon with five clients, made in a modern pop art style with black silhouettes and pink starburst accents.

Even Jesus Left in Oxford American

My Essay, “Even Jesus Left” was Published in Oxford American Summer 2022 Issue.

I also write about events, culture, and urban life for the DC-Based, work-owned publication, The 51st

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