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. Check out her work below.
Write, Speak, & Commune
Explore a variety of creative works, including mixed media, hosted events, and interviews. Delve into Fatou's passionate world of creativity and inspiration.
Mixed Media
View some of Fatou's mixed-media projects and poetry at open mic nights:​
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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)
Events
Check out a few recaps from events Fatou hosted and collaborated with in Detroit, MI, and at Howard University in Washington, D.C.:
Documentary & Interviews
Discover a mini-documentary with Fatou's eldest living family member and interviews curated by and with Fatou on Black genealogy work, culture, and family history:​​