When we first stepped into writing classrooms, we felt the absence immediately.
When we first stepped into writing classrooms, we felt the absence immediately.
The syllabi rarely reflected writers who looked like us.
The syllabi rarely reflected writers who looked like us.
The instructors were often not people of color.
The instructors were often not people of color.
The cost of courses made access uneven.
The cost of courses made access uneven.
And too often, Writers of Color were encouraged to “refine” their voices in ways that muted who they truly were.
And too often, Writers of Color were encouraged to “refine” their voices in ways that muted who they truly were.
When we first stepped into writing classrooms, we felt the absence immediately.
The syllabi rarely reflected writers who looked like us.
The instructors were often not people of color.
The cost of courses made access uneven.
And too often, Writers of Color were encouraged to “refine” their voices in ways that muted who they truly were.
writing in color began as a response to that absence.
writing in color began as a response to that absence.
writing in color began as a response to that absence.
Writing In Color empowers writers of color by providing access to high-quality, no-cost writing education and community support. Our mission is to amplify and demarginalize voices that have been historically silenced or overlooked — helping writers of color see themselves as authors, critics, storytellers, and leaders who shape culture.
Writing In Color empowers writers of color by providing access to high-quality, no-cost writing education and community support. Our mission is to amplify and demarginalize voices that have been historically silenced or overlooked — helping writers of color see themselves as authors, critics, storytellers, and leaders who shape culture.
Writing In Color empowers writers of color by providing access to high-quality, no-cost writing education and community support. Our mission is to amplify and demarginalize voices that have been historically silenced or overlooked — helping writers of color see themselves as authors, critics, storytellers, and leaders who shape culture.
Representation
Every course is led by teachers of color, featuring texts and references exclusively from writers of color.
Representation
Every course is led by teachers of color, featuring texts and references exclusively from writers of color.
Representation
Every course is led by teachers of color, featuring texts and references exclusively from writers of color.
Accessibility
All classes are free, inclusive, and open to anyone who identifies as a person of color.
Accessibility
All classes are free, inclusive, and open to anyone who identifies as a person of color.
Accessibility
All classes are free, inclusive, and open to anyone who identifies as a person of color.
Healing
Writing is our tool for reflection, community care, and personal empowerment.
Healing
Writing is our tool for reflection, community care, and personal empowerment.
Healing
Writing is our tool for reflection, community care, and personal empowerment.
Belonging
We cultivate spaces where writers feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are.
Belonging
We cultivate spaces where writers feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are.
Belonging
We cultivate spaces where writers feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are.
Adaira Landry
MD, MEd
Co-Founder
She / Her
Linh
Intern
Farah Dadabhoy
MD, MSc, MBI
Co-Founder
She / Her
Ava Phan
Intern
Adaira Landry
MD, MEd
Co-Founder
She / Her
Farah Dadabhoy
MD, MSc, MBI
Co-Founder
She / Her
Linh
Intern
Ava Phan
Intern
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