Nzingha Hazelton

Inspired by the pivotal work of her mother Nonkululeko Tyehemba, a revolutionary midwife, and the teachings of Black feminist writers, Nzingha Hazelton’s work centers on social justice, water-based healing through soak circles, and community building. She draws influence from several Harlem-based youth organizations, including the City College Child Development Center, Central Harlem Montessori School, Def Dance Jam Workshop, the H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players, and the Harlem Birth Action Committee. Whether soaring towards Mexico on a school bus to form a people’s bridge to Cuba or leading the translation of a lengthy poem into multiple languages, Nzingha reflects in her art that intentional community is here and a fearless world is now. She holds degrees from Amherst College and CUNY-Hunter College and has led various artistic and documentary initiatives.