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Alyiah Gonzales (they/them) is a Lecturer at Cornell University's Department of Literatures in English. Their research focuses on queer, coalitional, and transformative possibilities in literature by, for, and about Black womxn. They examine resilient relationships between Black womxn characters in literary fiction, emphasizing nonheteronormative relationships and queer belonging within Black communities.
Educated at California Polytechnic University (BA in Literatures in English), Gonzales' work bridges Black feminist theory, intersectionality, and contemporary African American literature. They contribute to graduate programs such as the MFA in Creative Writing and PhD in English Language and Literature at Cornell, advising on creative and scholarly projects that center marginalized voices.
While no specific awards or publications are listed, their scholarly focus aligns with Cornell's initiatives in critical race studies and gender/sexuality studies. Gonzales is actively involved in the department's events and affiliated programs, fostering spaces for interdisciplinary dialogue on race, gender, and literature.
