Akua lezli hope biography of barack

American writer

Akua Lezli Hope is an African-American woman artist, poet and writer.

Early life and education

Hope was raised in New York City by a "brilliant seamstress and tailor" mother who taught her to crochet at a young age^[1] and a father who enthusiastically encouraged her interest in science fiction.

She recalls being constantly surrounded as a child by "adults who spoke to [her], told [her] stories, taught [her] songs," inspiring an early interest in literature.

Akua lezli hope biography of barack

Before she knew how to read and write, she dictated original poetry for her mother to transcribe.^[2]

Hope took part in a music program in high school, learning to play violin, cello, and bassoon. She also participated as a singer in youth choirs.^[2]

Hope holds a B.A.

in psychology from Williams College, an M.B.A. in marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and an M.S.J. in broadcast journalism from Columbia University Graduate School