Us and Them
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Last published Sun, Mar 31, 2019
Growing up black is hard. Living is hard. Life is just hard in general. It's easier when there's family and friends involved. Diamond Knowles and her family and friends go to war with the Justice System as they try to get justice for Andre as he was shot in a traffic stop. Diamond, Omari, DeShaun and Kaleigh are in the car when it happens. For Diamond this is the third time. For the rest, the first.
"It's us versus them every time, guys. I'm tired of watching my friends get shot for no fucking reason. It's time we all take a stand."
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