She uses her writing to portray a perspective from someone within the community of Black women who have been discriminated against and who have been through the struggles first hand because there is not as much representation as there should be. She is a person who vigorously uses her emotions as a way to fuel her career, as authenticity is her number one message behind all the work she does. She is currently an intern at Flaunt It Movement, working towards a final project called “Normal Girl” that utilizes film and slam poetry to showcase the struggles of a young Black girl growing up in a systematic world.

"Normal Girl"

Spoken Word Poem and Short Film By Seama Elkareem — Artist Statement [EXCERPT]

My poetry, photography, and film work allow me to express my very in-depth emotions openly and comfortably. I believe that staying true to yourself allows your art to thrive and be as real as it can possibly be. “Normal Girl” is a spoken word poem and short film inspired by the song by SZA. The piece showcases those pivotal experiences which have shaped me into who I am today.

What motivated me to pursue this project was pushing myself out of my comfort zone to achieve something I am deeply proud of. I felt scared to put myself out there as an artist, especially as a poet because not many people are open to the idea of authenticity in a world full of deception. I want to portray diversity from the perspective of a woman of colour and introduce the idea that there is no such thing as a “normal girl” because it is important to highlight struggles that people not only relate to but can empathize with. The poem and film are impactful by demonstrating representation, a crucial element that allows young girls struggling in a similar way to feel a sense of comfort in knowing they are not alone.