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Logic Amen
Born1975
Cincinnati, Ohio
Occupations
  • Advocate
  • organizer
  • artist
  • writer
  • educator

Logic Seven Allah Amen (born 1975), better known as Logic Amen, is a community activist and organizer from Seattle, Washington, as well as an educator, actor, and hip hop songwriter. He is the creator and organizer of the Griot Party Experience event series and known for his performance acting in the film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress.

Early life and education[edit]

Logic Amen was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was immersed in a rich musical environment from a young age. Influenced by artists like The Sugar Hill Gang and The O'Jays, he demonstrated interest in music early on.[1] Growing up as the eldest child in a family with a law enforcement background, Amen's upbringing was shaped by a blend of artistic expression and familial influence. Amen's family moved to Seattle when he was 12 years old.[1]

Despite facing early challenges within the education system, including being misdiagnosed in special education programs, Amen pursued academic studies at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English literature. He furthered his studies with a Master's degree in teaching.[1]

Career[edit]

Logic Amen gained recognition in Seattle through the Griot Party Experience, an event series he launched.[2] It provides a platform for storytelling and dialogue, fostering healing and empowerment for Black Americans.[3] The event attracts diverse audiences, creating a space for marginalized voices and contributing to Amen's recognition as a cultural leader in Seattle's arts and activism scene.[4][5][6]

Logic Amen's career spans music, education, and community advocacy.[7][8] He's explored rap, beatmaking, and storytelling as a multifaceted artist.[1] In addition to his artistic pursuits, Amen serves as a high school assistant principal in Tacoma, Washington.[9][10][11][12] He actively supports marginalized communities and addresses systemic inequalities to promote equity and empowerment in education.[13][14]

In 2017 Amen starred in the short film Fantasy A Gets Jacked. In 2023 Amen starred in the feature film Fantasy A Gets a Mattress, a film based on sections of fellow Seattle rapper Fantasy A's memoir.[15] The film gained a cult following and won Best Narrative Feature at the Seattle Black Film Festival and the Northwest Film Forum's Local Sightings Film Festival and Best PNW Feature Film at the Tacoma Film Festival.[16]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2017 Fantasy A Gets Jacked Ramon Short
2023 Fantasy A Gets a Mattress Ramon [17]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Bell, Carla (June 28, 2018). "Logic Amen and the Power of Storytelling". City Arts Magazine. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Holiday, Trae (February 10, 2024). "Logic Amen Discusses the History of The Griot Party with Trae Holiday". Converge Media. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  3. ^ SEAneighborhoods (December 19, 2023). "Night of Storytelling in the Central District". Seattle.gov Front Porch. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  4. ^ SEAneighborhoods (March 1, 2024). "The Griot Party Experience Amplifies Black Storytelling in Seattle". Seattle.gov Front Porch. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Besa Gordon (February 29, 2024). Spoken-Word Magic: The Griot Party Experience. Converge Media. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Besa Gordon (April 14, 2024). "Healing Through Art: Inside the Griot Party Experience at the Tacoma Art Museum". Converge Media. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Dave Jones (February 26, 2021). "Black History Month Reflection: Should SROs Be in Schools? The Intersection of Education and Policing with Educator Logic Amen". AbodeLife Podcast. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Herzog, Katie (May 11, 2018). "Tacoma Educator Faces Complaints About His Music from Parents". The Stranger. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Rowe, Claudia (May 11, 2018). "Can anyone make explicit art? Tacoma educator's raps test the limits". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Mikelionis, Lukas (May 10, 2018). "School Officials: Lyrics About Gunfire Worry Parents but Get District's OK". Fox News. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Matt Driscoll (May 16, 2018). "Race plays a leading role in the visceral reaction to Tacoma's rapping assistant principal". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Jason Rantz (May 16, 2018). "Tacoma educator explains his controversial hip hop lyrics". MyNorthwest. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  13. ^ Joy Sparks (January 5, 2024). "Griot Party Experience". KBCS. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "Logic Amen coaches educators on being influential". The News Tribune. May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  15. ^ Kiley, Brendan (December 8, 2023). "With 'Fantasy A Gets a Mattress,' a Seattle rapper is living his dream". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  16. ^ Guarente, Gabe (December 4, 2023). "Local film 'Fantasy A Gets a Mattress' is 2023's sleeper hit". SeaToday. Seattle, Washington. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  17. ^ Mudede, Charles (September 13, 2023). "Fantasy A's Incoherent City". The Stranger. Seattle, Washington. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
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