Saaleha MJ (they/them) is a fiber artist, community organizer, and lifelong southsider.  They are grounded in practices of youth co-empowerment, radical imagination, and storytelling. These frameworks developed Saaleha’s grassroots approach to community building, and they use them as tools for connection and healing. 

Saaleha has been crocheting for 3 years, being the fourth generation of their family to carry the practice. Within their family, crochet has been a demonstration of love, a welcome new members, and expression of creativity. They hope to hold these themes and more as they grow their craft.