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Author. Black feminist Scholar. Educational Sociologist.

Dr. Ayana Tyler Hardaway

Dr. Ayana Tyler Hardaway

Author. Black feminist Scholar. Educational Sociologist.

I help people and communities heal cultural trauma through writing and storytelling

With my signature Sankofa Writing Method, I help people turn their past into a path for healing, growth and liberation.

From Crack Mother to Wildflower

Writing to Transgress: The Sankofa Writing Method

"From Crack Mother to Wildflower, Writing to Transgress: The Sankofa Writing Method" by Dr. Ayana T. Hardaway is an intergenerational narrative on the impact of the crack epidemic on Black women and their families. Challenging harmful stereotypes like the “Crack Mother” and “Crack Baby,” Hardaway blends memory, scholarship, and storytelling to reclaim narratives and expose systemic violence. Drawing on Black feminist and Afrofuturist traditions, she introduces Endarkened Afrofuturist Feminism and the Sankofa Writing Method—a framework for remembering, recovering, and moving forward. Inspired by thinkers such as bell hooks, Toni Morrison, Octavia E. Butler, and Alice Walker, this work shows how writing becomes a tool of resistance, restoration, and liberation for Black women.

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Reclaiming Our Stories, Reimagining Our Futures

Check Out Toni: A Docuseries
Toni is an intimate docuseries exploring the life, struggles, and legacy of Ms. Tremayne “Toni” Tyler, a Black woman whose story reflects both the devastation and resilience of the crack epidemic in America. Told through the eyes of her daughter, Dr. Ayana T. Hardaway, the series blends personal memory, archival history, and community voices to reveal the untold impact on women, families, and children of addicts.

Each episode is a living memorial and a call to remember, resist, and heal - highlighting stories of survival, recovery, and the enduring spirit of Black communities.

Watch the full series here: YouTube Playlist

Writing to Transgress: The Sankofa Writing Method Journal: A Black Woman’s Guide to Inner Healing & Reclaiming Ancestral Narratives

This journal is designed as a practical and reflective guide for Black women seeking to heal from cultural trauma and reclaim their ancestral stories. Using the Sankofa Writing Method, this journal leads participants through structured exercises and reflections that help uncover and recover lost narratives while fostering inner healing. It is a powerful tool for self- discovery and transformation, enabling Black women to reconnect with their heritage and gain clarity in their personal journeys.

Writing to Transgress: The Sankofa Writing Method Journal: A Black Man’s Guide to Healing from Cultural Trauma & Reclaiming Ancestral Narratives

Tailored specifically for Black men, this journal offers a sacred space for healing and self-reflection. Guided by the Sankofa Writing Method, it helps men confront and process cultural trauma while reclaiming their personal and ancestral narratives. Through prompts, reflections, and affirmations, the journal encourages Black men to embrace vulnerability, heal generational wounds, and redefine their futures with a deeper understanding of their cultural roots.

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