Essays
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Last published Sat, Nov 30, 2019
This book is compiled of essays that Diamond wrote for various courses in school and social media posts.
Topics vary from sexual abuse, colorism, personal experiences, issues that affect the LGBTQA+ community as well as the black community.
About the author:
Diamond Woods is currently going to school for journalism and African American studies. She is an intersectional activist who is passionate about ensuring that marginalized voices being heard. She is from Detroit Michigan and is the proud mother to her furbaby Sassy and turtlebaby, Squirtle.
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