Chantel Frazier is an emerging African American poet, born and raised in Syracuse, New York. Throughout Chantel’s early adulthood she recognized the need to find other ways to express herself and release her emotions. Through writing poetry Chantel found her outlet. Chantel is alumni of aaduna inc. where she has been performing her poetry at events from 2022 to present. Chantel has also worked with the non-profit organization R.I.S.E (Refugee and Immigrant Self Empowerment) for both the after school and summer program from fall 2023 – summer 2024. At R.I.S.E Chantel taught students from ages 10-21 how to creatively express themselves through poetry as well as center themselves in their work. With enthusiasm, time and energy Chantel is dedicated to showing others both young and old how to express their thoughts and feelings through poetry. Ultimately Chantel’s goal is to remind the community that there are many creative ways to express themselves through poetry, and we all are poets in our own right.