Alexis Pauline Gumbs (born 1982)[1] is an American writer, independent scholar[citation needed], poet, activist and educator based in Durham, North Carolina.

"[5][citation needed] In her experimental triptych (Spill, M Archive, and Dub), Gumbs explores the implications of humanity’s struggle with ecological disruption and Black feminist theory and refusals.

[11] Gumbs has spent the majority of her career as an independent writer and scholar outside of formal academic institutions.

[14] Her writing and activism is influenced by the work of her grandmother Lydia Gumbs who designed the flag of Anguilla during the country’s 1967 revolution,[15] as well as Audre Lorde, June Jordan, M. Jaqui Alexander, Dionne Brand, and others.

[17] Gumbs teaches online seminars, writes blog posts, and runs webinars through her website Brilliance Remastered.