O'Neal describes herself as a queer, Muslim, Black, and North African artist. Her background in a large North American Muslim community significantly informs her perspective on surveillance and community protection, themes she has detailed in her personal essays. Beyond her literary pursuits, she is an organizer, swimmer, and beekeeper. Key Recognition
: Her writing has appeared in major outlets such as The Nation , Teen Vogue , The Puritan , and The Oaklandside . sarah oneal
: A fellowship that highlights her role as a media professional engaging with international and social issues. O'Neal describes herself as a queer, Muslim, Black,
: She recently published a new essay zine titled Free the People Free the Sea , which investigates the intersection of neocolonial border violence and the natural world. Identity and Influences Key Recognition : Her writing has appeared in
: Featured as a contributor whose work is deeply sentimental and focused on mourning rituals.