Justice Ameer

Justice Ameer is a poet and community organizer based in Providence. Xyr work explores the experience of being a Black trans woman in an apocalyptic America. Xe is a Pink Door fellow, FEM Slam Champion, and a co-writer of the theatrical production ANTHEM. Xyr work can be found on POETRY magazine, Split This Rock, The Nation, and various other publications.


Dignified and Indignant: Finding acceptance among Black women

I remember the first time my sister ever called me sister. She was about to give me a facial, my niece came down and asked some question about why my nails were painted. My sister said, “Because she wanted to.” And by “she,” she meant me. In that moment I felt full. There’s something immeasurable […]

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