Ala is a Muslim American daughter of Chinese immigrants. She writes in English, Elm, memories, and Javascript. When not programming, she contemplates life and love @alalafox. Her essays have been published in Electric Literature, Ruminate, The Common, Hunger Mountain, and Muslim Matters. She is passionate about racial equity and Oakland.
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