Sarah Oneal (2026)

: She recently published a new essay zine titled Free the People Free the Sea , which investigates the intersection of neocolonial border violence and the natural world. Identity and Influences

Are you interested in reading some of or learning more about her community organizing work in Oakland? Even Two Hands Pressed Together Are Split – Sarah O'Neal sarah oneal

is an Oakland-based poet, writer, and organizer whose multidisciplinary work explores themes of historical trauma, queer poetics, and Black liberation. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she uses various mediums—including photography and ephemera—to create immersive experiences that examine how systemic oppression and collective memory impact intimate human relationships. Artistic Contributions and Publications : She recently published a new essay zine

: Featured as a contributor whose work is deeply sentimental and focused on mourning rituals. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she

O'Neal describes herself as a queer, Muslim, Black, and North African artist. Her background in a large North American Muslim community significantly informs her perspective on surveillance and community protection, themes she has detailed in her personal essays. Beyond her literary pursuits, she is an organizer, swimmer, and beekeeper. Key Recognition