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Interview With Poet Samira Monay

Samira Money is a rising senior at Albright College, who while majoring in psychology, is also current president of the Xion Step & Dance team at the college. Monay, who says poetry has always been a part of her life, has crafted her skills (and still working on them) to fully express her thoughts and emotions. Performing around campus, speaking different poems at many functions; Monay has been stepping out of her comfort zone, and credits Xion for that.

While poetry is hard to master, with not only writing, but evoking emotion; Monay is determined to use her voice for good. To not only inspire, but to uplift as well.

You can check out the entire interview below, and follow her Instagram here: Sammie.Poet

 

William Carter

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