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Ultram” by Gentle Ramirez shows the effects of navigating a primarily white and foundationally violent institution while black, latinx, queer and trans. The writing is as compelling as it is honest. Their prose discusses struggle as readily as it offers a message of hope. With stunning language, this timely tribute is incredibly provocative, intimate and inspiring. Gentle provides a panoramic view unlike any other, naming the things other survivors may feel but cannot utter.
Published Work
AIRPORT ROAD Issue No. 12 Winter 2021
Airport Road is a journal of creative work by students
affiliated with NYU’s global network of campuses and study-away sites.
The Winter 2021 issue of Airport Road is edited by Mary Collins, Tusshara Nalakumar Srilatha, and Yasmine Tajiddin. The front and back covers are by Rayna Li.
Poems Published:
"Waiting on white supremacy to end is waiting for jesus to return. AKA Death to America" Page 42
"There’s No Such Thing As A Bronx Accent" Page55
"Keep Pledging Betrayal" Page 122
Find out more about Airport Road:
Website: https://electrastreet.net/periodicals/airport-road/
WEST 10TH Issue No. 13 2019-2020
West 10th is a literary journal publishing poetry, prose, and photography by New York University's undergraduate students. It is edited and produced annually by a student-run editorial board and by the NYU Creative Writing Program.
Poems Published:
"Preface" Page 62
"Blood-Burning Moon" Page 63
Find out more about West 10th:
Website: https://www.west10th.org
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/West10th
Twitter: http://twitter.com/West10thLit
Instagram: http://instagram.com/West10thLit
Dark People Make Every-Day Brighter Dark People Make My Heart Sing
I am happy to share with you my Final Portfolio for the Spring 2020 Semester. At NYU, I have completed my minor in Creative Writing with a concentration in Poetry! 1/2 of my minor was completed in the Graduate School of Arts and Science and the other half through the Undergraduate College of Arts and Science. It has been an incredible and one of kind opportunity to spend my course of study in the Graduate School. I cannot express how grateful and truly honored I am to be apart of the Creative Writing Community at NYU and while my course of study is complete, the lifelong work continues! Please enjoy my portfolio Dark People Make Every-Day Brighter Dark People Make My Heart Sing!
The Sankofa Journal of Davidson College Black Liberation Edition
A multidisciplinary, intercollegiate, undergraduate, scholarly journal of peer-reviewed academic essays and articles on matters relating to Africa and the African Diaspora.
Work Published:
“I PLEDGE BETRAYAL” Page 10
“Elegy for the Working Body" Page 26
“Sovereignty and the Lack Thereof” Page 28
“SIGNED, TIRED'“ Page 30
“To Survive the Revolution After Legendary by Nicole Sealey” Page 53
“The Social Construction of the News in “What Would a World Without Prisons look Like?” Page 54
“Name for the Order?” Page 57
“New Moons are Invisible” Page 66
“Exploring Linguistic Structure’s Role in the Development of Gender Relations” Page 69
“A Magic Trick” Page 77
“Sambo” Page 86
“Death 2 America” Page 89
ULTRAM
Ultram” by Gentle Ramirez shows the effects of navigating a primarily white and foundationally violent institution while black, latinx, queer and trans. The writing is as compelling as it is honest. Their prose discusses struggle as readily as it offers a message of hope. With stunning language, this timely tribute is incredibly provocative, intimate and inspiring. Gentle provides a panoramic view unlike any other, naming the things other survivors may feel but cannot utter.
On Dystopia
Read the worlds created by students from On Dystopia, an online writing workshop with Porsha Olayiwola. Dive into the universes we have created. welcome.
Poem Published:
“The Scattered Gospel According to Gentle: The self is Plural” - Page 52
On Finding Joy
If you were asked to point to your joy on a map, where would your finger lead you? In a world fueled by capitalism, we are consumers before we are people - constantly being told what should make us happy. Commercials interrupt our favorite show just when its getting good only to promote the newest thing we don’t need; ads pop up while we listen to music and kill the vibe we were cultivating. Even billboards are trying to compete against the sky for our attention. Let’s not even mention those grueling seconds right before a YouTube video.In this online youth writing workshop, participants will use poetry to uncover what brings them joy. We will explore the work of Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib, Oompa, Jonathan Mendoza, and Olivia Gatwood and combat the idea that “art is created only in sadness” by fueling our creative energy with things we love.
Poem Published:
“Muse” Page 13