Naiara Tamminga

Naiara Tamminga is a poet and activist from Grand Rapids, Michigan

Tamminga is a biracial, bilingual poet and dancer who uses these mediums for social activism. She made national headlines in 2022 when she spoke at a local city commissioners meeting about the death of Patrick Lyoya at a routine traffic stop.

She was 13 years old when her speech went viral with many praising her passion and ability to express herself at such a young age. Using social media she continues to advocate for issues important to her.

Naiara Tamminga is a poet and activist from Grand Rapids, Michigan

Tamminga is a biracial, bilingual poet and dancer who uses these mediums for social activism. She made national headlines in 2022 when she spoke at a local city commissioners meeting about the death of Patrick Lyoya at a routine traffic stop.

She was 13 years old when her speech went viral with many praising her passion and ability to express herself at such a young age. Using social media she continues to advocate for issues important to her.

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