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“Where did you get the nickname ‘Blaze?’” Fatimah tilted her head, then took a sip of water.
“That’s my rap name. My homie gave it to me ‘cause when I rap, he said I come with that fire.” DJ looked at her with a goofy smile. He rubbed his hands together as if to convey both humility and confidence.
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Jameelah Crawford, a proud Saint Paul native, celebrates her Mexican (Aztec) and African American heritage. A lifelong writer of poetry and prose, she seeks to connect with others through her words and faith. Jameelah’s work has appeared in the Aya Collective’s Finding the Voice Within anthology and Saint Paul Almanac’s digital magazine. In 2024, she completed a Community Editor Apprenticeship with Saint Paul Almanac, a milestone she calls a “full-circle blessing.” An aspiring filmmaker, Jameelah is building her portfolio and honing her skills in visual storytelling. She continues to grow as a creative writer, poet, and storyteller, embracing collaborative and solo projects to deepen her artistic voice.
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