Erika Whitney Young is a Baltimore City based street photographer, creative writer and community advocate. Her photography captures everyday moments with artistic intent, exploring the intersection of realism and abstraction in urban environments. She embodies a passion for storytelling that blends vivid imagery with emotional depth. Her work spans narrative nonfiction, poetry and essays that often explore themes of healing, transformation, and the unseen magic in everyday life. She has shown an unwavering commitment to social equity, grassroot organizing and empowering underrepresented voices. With a background in legislative advocacy and years of hands-on experience in local initiatives, she now works to build stronger, more inclusive communities through civic training and art education.