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Bria Woodland

Bria Woodland is a young Black Soulaan womxn, poet, activist, and community organizer from Oakland, CA.

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Bria Woodland is a young Black Soulaan womxn rooted in divine feminine energy and Oakland pride. She channels her commitment to justice and healing through her poetry, activism, and community organizing. As Program Coordinator of All Youth Are Sacred, she works to shift narratives around youth incarceration and affirm the dignity, humanity, and liberatory future that young people deserve. She co-founded Sueños of Sisterhood, a creative platform celebrating cross-cultural solidarity. As a recent YouthSpeaks poetry slam finalist, she has graced stages to speak truth to power. Her work is grounded in love for community, lifelong learning, and the belief that art is a tool for transformation. “I <3 Community” isn’t just her motto—it’s her mission.

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