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Never Mind Gaza

Yahya Ashour is an exiled Gazan poet and an award-winning author. Born on April 22, 1998, he is currently based in California. He is an honorary fellow in writing at the University of Iowa and the author of the e-book A Gaza of Siege & Genocide, published by Mizna in 2024. Ashour's portfolio also includes three books for children and young adults in Arabic, and contributions to global anthologies and journals, including Michigan Quarterly Review and Arrowsmith Journal.

“Athlete of Color Learning Practicum: Cultural Wealth and Social Entrepreneurship”

Marcus Forbes is an Oxy alum, and the CEO and founder of Forbes Sports & Education, a social benefit organization providing mentorship, academic support, college prep, and educational workshops to youth athletes in the Sacramento area. Marcus is a community educator, NCAA certified coach, educational consultant, and social entrepreneur who is passionate about creating informal spaces of learning. His current work involves merging sports and education to positively affect youth development by turning the pursuit of a passion into a structured and guided learning experience.