Emmanuel Harvey (he/they) is an educator, advocate and creative based in Cleveland, OH. Their writing spans from poetry to journalism to scriptwriting. He graduated from Cleveland School of the Arts before becoming involved in community activism while studying at the University of South Florida. His work in health advocacy, particularly HIV activism, has taken him from local efforts to federal lobbying. When he’s not writing, Emmanuel may be travelling, performing, or spending time with his chosen family.
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