Christina Simone Coker (Class of 2029) — Creating Original Artwork (5 Points)
Creating my original bilingual poem, Dangerous Waters”, about the transatlantic slave trade allowed me to explore themes of dehumanization, cultural survival, and spiritual resistance from a deeply human perspective. By writing from the imagined voice of someone enduring the Middle Passage, I emphasized how enslavement attempted to strip identity while faith, memory, and language persisted as forms of resistance. Translating the poem into Krio expanded my understanding of my home language as a living archive of history and resilience, challenging me to think beyond historical facts and into emotional truth. This process contributed to my personal and academic growth by pushing me to engage with difficult history creatively and intentionally, teaching me patience, cultural respect, and the power of storytelling. I learned that art can bridge scholarship and empathy, making complex histories more accessible and meaningful. Moving forward, I can apply this approach by using creative expression to foster dialogue, center marginalized voices, and connect historical awareness to contemporary conversations about identity, justice, and humanity.
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