Rashida Ashley is a dynamic New York City-based artist, known for her work as a writer, soprano, soul R&B singer, poet, and actress. She recently completed her MFA in Creative Writing at NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Science, while concurrently studying opera as a non-major student at NYU Steinhardt under Dr. Kathleen Adams. Her operatic repertoire includes performances as Suor Osmina in Suor Angelica and as a soprano soloist in Chanson D'mour at the Queens Summer Vocal Institute, where she received training from Dr. Sherry Overholt, Cris Frisco, Tammy Hensrud, Peter Randsman, and Ken Benson. Rashida's diverse talents have earned her numerous accolades, including the CREA Global Awards Recipient for 2023 and recognition as a featured writer in The Black Women in Media's newsletter. Her musical achievements include an Artist Feature for African American Music Appreciation Month in 2021 by Bronze Magazine. She has also established herself in the beauty industry, collaborating with nearly 10 brands including Dove, Suave, bhs, NYU, Michiru, and HipOptical to promote products and support social impact initiatives.
Ms. Ashley...
The Mission
To invoke change within not only our communities but the overall world around us through artistry and empowerment.
The Road Still Unpaved: Empowering Women in Media
Empowering Women in Media
While strides have been made to realize equality, there are still miles to go. One of those areas where the road is not yet paved is in the arena of empowering women in media. With organizations like the Crown Coalition and leaders like Rashida Ashley, however, we are getting closer to making equality a reality.
Rashida Ashley is a talented writer, performer, and artist, among many other things. Although Rashida Ashley may not consider herself a leader, the truth is, through her own work and efforts to empower women in media, she has become just that. In addition to supporting groups like the Crown Coalition and forging success in her various artistic mediums, she has also become an example of the efforts of organizations like the Crown Coalition.
The road to equality isn't built all at once, but one brick, one mile, and sometimes even one step at a time. From her accomplishments to her message, to the art she produces, that road becomes a little easier, and we all get a little closer to a level playing field for everyone. That means equal opportunities for not only women, but also men of color and for the underrepresented peoples of every age, gender, and background.
If you would like to learn more about Rashida Ashley or the Crown Coalition, contact her today to find out how to get involved or support the movement of equality for all. Also, feel free to contact Rashida Ashley if you need help with artistic compositions like lyrical verse or to learn more about her art and various forms of artistic expression.
"To bring in a new life you must be willing to let some things end.
The end is the dawn of new love.
Pay attention and study the signs."
LGBTQ+ African American Writer
The Vision
To live in a world rooted in equality, representation, empowerment, inclusion, and fairness.
