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Makeda Crane

Makeda Crane

Writer, speaker, mediator, and founder focused on human-rights advocacy

Baltimore, Maryland
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Washington, District of Columbia
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Joined January 2026
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Summary

Writer and journalist who uses storytelling to support human-rights advocacy, particularly on issues affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo. wordpress+2
Contributor in editorial journalism with experience producing opinion and feature pieces for The Baltimore Sun and related UniSun publications. baltimoresun+2
Founder and organizational consultant focused on balance, clarity and transformation; also presents as a mediation professional. featherandscalestrategy+2
Spoken-word poet and public speaker who performs work tied to social justice and community events. umbc+2

Work

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Writing

Invisible Crown (spoken-word performance)

November 1, 2022

A spoken-word piece performed summarizing highlights from a community summit; presented at the UDC Law juvenile justice symposium.

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To follow your heart, take a leap

February 1, 2009

First-person essay recounting travel to Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, reflections on her father's influence, and advocacy for Congolese human-rights issues.

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A Baraka success story

August 1, 2008

Feature article profiling a former Baraka School student and the program's impact; published as part of UniSun.

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Hobbies

Spoken-word poetry and performance. wordpress+1