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Writter
Suzanne Syeda Shah
Suzanne Syeda Shah is a Muslim-Bengali-American born in Saudi Arabia and grew up in Los Angeles. Her interest in poetry and activism grew at UC Berkeley where her passion for human rights encouraged her into becoming a doctor. Her short story was published in “Love InshAllah: the Secret Lives of Muslim American” and her poetry resides in the “International Museum of Women: Muslima” showcase. She is currently attending UC San Diego School of Medicine and continues to write during her free time.
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