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The Architecture of Mastery
She was born Zaila Avant-garde in Harvey, Louisiana, the daughter of Alma Heard and Jawara Spacetime — parents who weren’t just caretakers but architects of possibility. Her father, Jawara, chose the surname Avant-garde in homage to his favorite John Coltrane album, infusing her identity with intention, exploration, and a nod to creative boldness before she…

