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June 5, 2025

Where Fitness Meets the Page

Where Fitness Meets the Page: Sakena’s Story Comes to Life

featuring Pittsburgh FIT

We love celebrating the wins—big and small—of our incredible Pittsburgh FIT community. And today, we’re sharing something really special.

One of our amazing members, Sakena Jwan Washington (she/her), recently had the opportunity to share her powerful writing in front of a live audience. Sakena is a Pittsburgh-based creative nonfiction writer, storyteller, and the 2024–25 Emerging Black Writer-in-Residence at Chatham University. She’s been published in HuffPost, Bellevue Literary Review, and more—and now, she’s added another memorable moment to her growing list of accomplishments.

She read a deeply personal story that moved the entire room.

And the best part?

Pittsburgh FIT made it into the story. ❤️

We’re honored to be a small part of Sakena’s journey and thrilled to share this incredible reading with you. Watch the video below and celebrate this moment with us—you’ll be glad you did.

Want to learn more about Sakena?

Check out her website HERE!

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