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Erwin Kamuene

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Advocacy And Activism
  • African American Studies
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Writing
  • Reading

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Criticism
  • Literary Fiction
  • Magical Realism
  • Novels

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

My name is Erwin Kamuene and I am a Congolese-American writer, journalist, and art critic born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. I obtained a bachelor's in writing, editing, and publishing from Emmanuel College (Boston) and currently do work as a freelancer. I've always been fascinated by storytelling and as I've gotten older, have grown committed to using storytelling to confront inequities and injustices. My work addresses topics of queerness, faith, Blackness, ecology, and migration, and has been published in Boston Art Review, Sojourners, and elsewhere. In September of 2026, I will be attending the University of Bristol (UK) to pursue a master's in social and cultural theory.

Education

Emmanuel College

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2026

Majors:
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other, Sociology
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Contract Reporter

    Writing and Editing · Sojourners

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Administrative Intern

    Mental Health Care · JECC Behavioral Center

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Editorial Intern

    Publishing · Beacon Press

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Art Writing Fellow

    Arts · Boston Art Review

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

  • Assistant

    Arts · Brazza Art Residency

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Arts
Dream career goals:
Implementing my journalism, criticism, and arts experience towards addressing inequities whether that be working for a non-profit, as a reporter, or some combination of both.
Work experience:
4 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
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