Creative Works
As a multi-hyphenate, Fatou enjoys writing creative works that combine poetry and photography, hosting community events, documenting stories of Black culture, and interviewing dynamic individuals.
Write, Speak, & Gather
Explore a variety of creative works, including mixed media, hosted events, and interviews. Delve into Fatou's passionate world of creativity and inspiration through the Griot Collective.
Mixed Media
View some of Fatou's mixed-media projects, digital works, and poetry at open mic nights in Washington, DC:
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The Black Family Museum and Archive - created at the University of Maryland Black Communication Technology Lab (2026)
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Une Lettre Si Courte - renditioned letter of Mariama Bâ’s 1979 “So Long A Letter” (2025)
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In the Mourning - poem + open mic night (2024)
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Delicacy - open mic night (2024)
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The Girl in Blue - poem commissioned by BasBlue and Wasserman Projects (2021)
Workshops & Events
Check out a few recaps from events Fatou hosted and collaborated on in Detroit, MI, and at Howard University in Washington, DC:
Documentary & Interviews
Discover a mini-documentary with Fatou's eldest living family member, interviews curated by and with Fatou on genealogy, and video projects.