Humyra Karim (she/her) is a sophomore at Yale University studying Sociology with a Certificate in Data Science from Greenville, SC. Often found nestled in a library or completing the New York Times crosswords, Humyra is interested in studying manifestations of power and understanding how institutions of knowledge and culture drive discursive change. On campus, she designs tours at the Yale Center for British Art, serves as a member of the Asian American Student Alliance, and works to promote a positive sexual culture as a Consent Educator. Also invested in the changing roles of digital culture and media, she is always ready to discuss and debate the latest celebrity gossip. 

Nour Darragi is a freshman at Yale, in Davenport College, and an alumna of the African Leadership Academy (ALA). Her time at ALA was instrumental in forging a profound connection and reconciliation with her identity and crafting a visionary outlook for her community. Nour is passionate about storytelling and data visualization. Her expertise lies in transforming data into compelling narratives to elevate the voices of the marginalized and misrepresented. Currently, she leads "New Haven Through The Lens," an initiative aimed at making the narratives and voices of minority-owned businesses in New Haven visible through photography. Nour's interests extend to photography, travel, and hiking, reflecting her appreciation for diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. Nour is excited to work with the Afro-Asia Group, where she intends to foster dialogue on post-colonialism and intersectional identities through storytelling across various media.

Koby is a Sophomore at Yale studying the History of Art and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration. Rooted in a deep-seated passion for cultural preservation and fostering spaces of belonging, he was raised amidst Vancouver's vibrant ethnic enclaves. He ardently believes in the power of art and culture to combat colonial legacies and amplify the vivacity of Third World solidarity movements. Hence, Koby is beyond ecstatic to work with the Afro Asia Group and is excited to spotlight the beautiful intersections of different diaspora cultures. He is currently a guide at the Yale Center for British Art and is involved with social advocacy through the Asian American Students Alliance and Yale Queer+Asian. In his spare time, he enjoys taking photos, struggling to center clay on the potter’s wheel, and watering orchids that always seem to be dried out. He enjoys his matcha lattes with oat milk, and not too sweet.

a sophomore at Yale double-majoring in History and Archaeology. With concentrations in empires and religion within South Asia, she's particularly interested in exploring cross-cultural exchange. On campus, she volunteers for New Haven Reads, where she helps elementary students build literacy skills and find a love of literature. She also writes for the Yale Daily News and the Arts Council of New Haven, covering the intersection of arts and activism in the city. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, studying Sanskrit, and updating her blog. She's excited to bring her skills to the Afro-Asia Group, where she hopes to explore decolonial thought and praxis through solidarity between the two diasporas.  

is a sophomore at Yale University in Davenport College and an alumna of the African Leadership Academy (ALA). She is double majoring in philosophy and computer science and is passionate about storytelling and data visualization. Her expertise lies in transforming data into compelling narratives to elevate the voices of marginalized and misrepresented communities. Currently, she is working with the KAPI Lab on data scraping, filtering, and pattern recognition related to U.S. cabinet leadership. Nour's interests extend to photography, travel, and hiking, reflecting her deep appreciation for diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. She is excited to work with the Afro-Asia Group, where she hopes to harness art as a tool for advocacy and fostering dialogue around intersectional identities.

is a first-year student at Yale University studying Art History, Food Studies, and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration. The inaugural Connecticut State Youth Poet Laureate, an East Coast Asian American Student Union Artist in Residence, and the author of BLOODPATHS. Currently, she is a Curator with Indigo, PR Coordinator for the Yale Women’s Center, and organizes various campus activism movements. She is interested in technological development, postcolonial cultures, and diaspora storytelling, as well as intersectionality as it relates to transnational solidarity. A Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant from Guangxi, China, Mercuri collects sonny angels, going to art galleries, ranks le creuset colors, and rating different matcha places.

is a sophomore at Yale in Saybrook College majoring in Computing and the Arts on the visual art track with a Certificate in Japanese Language. He is interested in all things design, particularly with an interest in how interactive design and games can tell immersive stories. He is currently a Project Lead at Amoriem Labs, Yale’s game development club and works at XR Pediatrics, a lab at the School of Medicine that creates educational VR games that aim to educate students on substance abuse. He also plays cello for the Davenport Pops Orchestra and is a visual arts editor at the CORTEX Collective, a multimedia publication focused on speculative fiction

is a spring intern at Dark Lab and Afro-Asia Group. A Hunter College, Sophomore in Environmental Studies, she is focused on working with Indigenous and minority communities at the frontlines of climate change. Her life experience as a native New Yorker pushes her to elevate the ideas of the underserved. She advocates that local communities possess the expertise to combat climate change with the proper resources and rejects technocratic problem solving. Marinella currently exercises these beliefs by working for her campus' Green Initiative Fund, helping undergraduate students receive grants for sustainability projects on campus. As an active NYC Parks Super Steward, she is passionate about fostering positive relationships with urban green spaces and city trees through stewardship. Marinella is ready to explore the ways in which art has become a special form of community stewardship and epistemology with the Afro-Asia Group. During this time, she also hopes to continue stewarding her relationship with her three lovely cats.