Born and raised in South LA, Jade Adia writes stories about gentrification, Black teen joy, and the sh*tshow that is capitalism. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Ethnicity, Race & Migration, and a certificate in Human Rights. She recently survived law school, graduating with a specialization in Critical Race Studies. She is the author of There Goes the Neighborhood, winner of the 2024 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award. Find her online at www.JadeAdia.com and on Instagram @JadeAdia.