Hey Ya’ll

This is me holding a mug I should have bought 😥 

How are you?? (I really want to know  I am one of two Ashely’s in the class (hey Ashley!)

Here’s my academic & professional stuff:

In addition, I am an English MA candidate, writing consultant, and (obviously) a GTA at Florida Atlantic University. I graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2013 (Go Rattlers!). In my free time I “blog,” and contribute to the digital lifestyle magazine Black Girl Fly in the Lifestyle & Culture section. I am planning on pursuing a PhD in English, concentrating on works of fiction by Black women authors of the (late) 20^th and 21^st century. My research interests include American history, queer studies, feminism/womanism, hip-hop studies, pop culture, and digital content creation.

Here’s some personal info:

I am the best big sister ever (often debated by my little brother).

I LOVE traveling (my avatar is a picture of me in New Orleans).

(Here’s a better view, I was on the verge of tears here)

I own an obnoxious (my mom’s opinion) amount of graphic t-shirts and backless earrings.

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