MuHajir Boyle Hassan was born and raised in East Oakland (Seminary Area), and has lived in West Oakland, Alameda, and the East Coast. He identifies as Black American, and was raised Baptist and Muslim. He's lost family and close friends to violence in Oakland. His commitment to Black empowerment led him to join the Black Organizing project. He wants to use journalism to advocate for human rights. MuHajir is passionate about martial arts.