SYSTA SAM
SYSTA SAM
Meet Sam
Systa Sam!
Female Advice Expert
Systa Sam is a Latina Poet, Writer, and Auntie, born and raised in the Bay Area, Ca. From 2015 to 2016, she was the co-founder and co-host of an Oakland poetry slam/open mic, N.O.P.E (No Ordinary Poetry Event). She studied Journalism throughout college and received a B.S. in Digital Communications from Oregon State University. In her spare time, Systa Sam enjoys creating anything from photography to home-made candles. She also enjoys performing throughout the Bay Area, spending time with her nieces and nephews, playing softball with friends, laughing til it hurts, and writing creatively.
APRIL 2023
April is our 100th issue!
When I started The Soultown Magazine in January 2017, it was the manifestation of a promise I made to my ancestors—to amplify our stories and our voices. I never imagined that by the time we reached our 100th issue, we would have told over 1,000 powerful stories.
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