Mendi Lewis Obadike

About the Author

Mendi Lewis Obadike is a pioneering poet, scholar, and multimedia artist whose work explores the intersections of race, technology, and identity in contemporary American literature. With a PhD in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, she has taught at institutions such as Princeton University and Hampshire College, where she inspires students to engage with innovative poetic forms. Obadike's writing challenges traditional boundaries, blending digital media with lyrical expression to amplify Black voices. Her contributions to modern poetics have earned her fellowships from the Radcliffe Institute and the National Endowment for the Arts. As co-founder of the Obadike Studio with her husband, Keith Obadike, she continues to push the envelope of artistic expression, making complex social issues accessible through her evocative and experimental verse.