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Logic Amen

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American community activist and organiser

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Logic Amen
Born
Logic Seven Allah Amen

1975 (age 50–51)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Washington
Occupations
  • Advocate
  • organizer
  • artist
  • writer
  • educator

Logic Seven Allah Amen (born 1975), better known asLogic Amen, is a community activist and organizer fromSeattle, Washington, as well as an educator, actor, andhip-hop songwriter. He is the creator and organizer of the Griot Party Experience event series and is known for his performance acting in the filmFantasy A Gets a Mattress.

Early life and education

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Logic Amen was born and raised inCincinnati, Ohio, where he was immersed in a rich musical environment from a young age. Influenced by artists such asThe Sugar Hill Gang andThe O'Jays, he demonstrated interest in music early on.[1]Growing up as the eldest child in a family with a law enforcement background, Amen's upbringing was shaped by a blend of artistic expression and familial influence. Amen's family moved toSeattle when he was 12 years old.[1]

Despite facing early challenges within the education system, including being misdiagnosed in special education programs, Amen pursued academic studies at theUniversity of Washington, where he earned aBachelor's degree inEnglish literature. He furthered his studies with aMaster's degree in teaching.[1]

Career

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Logic Amen gained recognition in Seattle through the Griot Party Experience, an event series he launched.[2] It provides a platform for storytelling and dialogue, fostering healing and empowerment for Black Americans.[3] The event attracts diverse audiences, creating a space for marginalized voices and contributing to Amen's recognition as a cultural leader in Seattle's arts and activism scene.[4][5][6]

Logic Amen's career spans music, education, and community advocacy.[7][8] He's explored rap, beatmaking, and storytelling as a multifaceted artist.[1] In addition to his artistic pursuits, Amen serves as a high school assistant principal in Tacoma, Washington.[9][10][11][12] He actively supports marginalized communities and addresses systemic inequalities to promote equity and empowerment in education.[13][14]

In 2017 Amen starred in the short filmFantasy A Gets Jacked. In 2023 Amen starred in the feature filmFantasy A Gets a Mattress, a film based on sections of fellow Seattle rapperFantasy A's memoir.[15] The film gained a cult following and won Best Narrative Feature at the Seattle Black Film Festival and theNorthwest Film Forum's Local Sightings Film Festival and Best PNW Feature Film at theTacoma Film Festival.[16]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2017Fantasy A Gets JackedRamonShort
2023Fantasy A Gets a MattressRamon[17]

External links

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References

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  1. ^abcdBell, Carla (June 28, 2018)."Logic Amen and the Power of Storytelling".City Arts Magazine. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  2. ^Holiday, Trae (February 10, 2024)."Logic Amen Discusses the History of The Griot Party with Trae Holiday". Converge Media. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  3. ^SEAneighborhoods (December 19, 2023)."Night of Storytelling in the Central District". Seattle.gov Front Porch. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  4. ^SEAneighborhoods (March 1, 2024)."The Griot Party Experience Amplifies Black Storytelling in Seattle". Seattle.gov Front Porch. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  5. ^Gordon, Besa (February 29, 2024).Spoken-Word Magic: The Griot Party Experience. Converge Media. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  6. ^Gordon, Besa (April 14, 2024)."Healing Through Art: Inside the Griot Party Experience at the Tacoma Art Museum". Converge Media. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  7. ^Jones, Dave (February 26, 2021)."Black History Month Reflection: Should SROs Be in Schools? The Intersection of Education and Policing with Educator Logic Amen". AbodeLife Podcast. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  8. ^Herzog, Katie (May 11, 2018)."Tacoma Educator Faces Complaints About His Music from Parents". The Stranger. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  9. ^Rowe, Claudia (May 11, 2018)."Can anyone make explicit art? Tacoma educator's raps test the limits".The Seattle Times. Archived fromthe original on May 3, 2024. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  10. ^Mikelionis, Lukas (May 10, 2018)."School Officials: Lyrics About Gunfire Worry Parents but Get District's OK". Fox News. Archived fromthe original on May 3, 2024. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  11. ^Driscoll, Matt (May 16, 2018)."Race plays a leading role in the visceral reaction to Tacoma's rapping assistant principal".The News Tribune. Archived fromthe original on May 3, 2024. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  12. ^Rantz, Jason (May 16, 2018)."Tacoma educator explains his controversial hip hop lyrics". MyNorthwest. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  13. ^Sparks, Joy (January 5, 2024)."Griot Party Experience". KBCS. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  14. ^"Logic Amen coaches educators on being influential". The News Tribune. May 9, 2018. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  15. ^Kiley, Brendan (December 8, 2023)."With 'Fantasy A Gets a Mattress,' a Seattle rapper is living his dream".The Seattle Times. Archived fromthe original on December 8, 2023. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  16. ^Guarente, Gabe (December 4, 2023)."Local film 'Fantasy A Gets a Mattress' is 2023's sleeper hit".SeaToday.Seattle, Washington. Archived fromthe original on December 7, 2023. RetrievedMay 2, 2024.
  17. ^Mudede, Charles."Fantasy A's Incoherent City".September 13, 2023. Archived fromthe original on October 19, 2023. RetrievedOctober 19, 2023.
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