Beyond the stage, her advocacy is equally formidable, founding programs like D.A.S.H., a Boston-based women's self-defense initiative, serving as a delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention, and ongoing leadership of workshops for the City of Boston, further cementing her commitment to civic engagement and community empowerment. Her advocacy is rooted in:

• Racial and Economic Justice

• Criminal Justice Reform

• Female Empowerment

• Entrepreneurship and Artist Advocacy

Zakiyyah offers a suite of workshops and educational programming designed to leverage the arts for social change and sustainable creative practice.

Hosted by artist-activist Zakiyyah, Black in Boston explores the city’s vibrant landscape of Black entrepreneurship to center marginalized voices and celebrate the vital community impact of local business owners.