1. What is your real name?
Maiya, pronounced Mya.
2. How old are you?
25
3. What do you do?
I am currently a receptionist at a hair salon but will be starting an apprenticeship shortly to get my license and do hair.
4. Do you work at a natural hair salon?
No, I do not. The salon and company I work for is a white salon and I am the 2nd Black person working here. Luckily, this company understands the need to broaden the spectrum and everyone is very supportive of my natural hair goal.
5. What sorority are you in?
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
6, What made you want to be a part of that sorority?
No other sorority impacted me half as much as mine. Delta was the only choice.
7. I want to be a Delta. Can you give me advice on how to join?
Discresion is key. Not to be rude in any kind of way but that entire process is your experience and yours alone. Have the grades, do the community service, and do what you have to do.
8. How tall are you?
5’10
9. Are you a lesbian?
No, I am not
10. Are you bi?
If I must be classified, I guess so.
11. Where are you from?
Maryland.
12. Where do you go thrifting?
Value Village on 450 in Bladensburg, Value Village/Unique Thrift Store off New Hampshire Ave. in White Oak, The Salvation Army on Kenilworth Ave. in Kenilworth, and Mustard Seed consignment shop off Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda.