Samiya Bashir explores the intersections of culture, change, and identity through the lens of race, gender, the body, and sexuality. Currently residing in Harlem, NYC, Bashir's work continues to provoke thought and inspire dialogue on vital societal issues.
Samiya Bashir (b. 1970, Ann Arbor, Michigan) explores the intersections of culture, change, and identity through the lens of race, gender, the body, and sexuality. She holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MFA from the University of Michigan. Bashir is renowned as the author of "Field Theories" (2017), recipient of the Oregon Book Award, and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for her works "Gospel" (2009) and "Where the Apple Falls" (2005). Currently residing in Harlem, NYC, Bashir's work continues to provoke thought and inspire dialogue on vital societal issues.