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Zoe Givens's avatar

You got this Jamilah! I have been a huge fan of your work and commentary for years, always love hearing your perspective on MADAF. I'm eager for your book to be published, and hope you can find some peace throughout the difficult process of writing it. Thanks for sharing with us!

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BKing's avatar

Thank you for doubting yourself and hunting and pecking anyway! We are here to support YOU!

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Stanley Fritz's avatar

Jamilah, thank you for your writing, and the energy you put into this craft. You’re someone who i have looked up to for her pen, and an example of what I hope to achieve one day if I continue the work. Part of what inspires me is the honesty, and ability you show to be vulnerable and honest. Those things are easy to imitate, but hard to do authentically, and it feels like you do. Good luck in your book writing process, and thank you for being an inspiration to all of us. You got this!

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yolizama's avatar

Have loved your writing since our Essence days so hell yeah I’m subscribing to your newsletter. Wishing you the best. And tuning in to Queens.

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Kristen's avatar

I appreciate your honesty in this note. I have been following your writing for years and have always been inspired by your work and how you use your platform. Looking forward to reading your book!

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Kristen's avatar

Also LOVE Grand Crew and need to catch up on Queens!

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Liz's avatar

Just thought I’d say, I have always read your writing for YOUR voice, even though your citations have often lead me to other writers too. Keep going! 🙂

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Whittney S. Richardson's avatar

Your writing is vulnerable and brilliant and you say things that I agree with that I just don’t see other people saying. Writing is your gift and you should own that shit!

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Whittney S. Richardson's avatar

Also, I LOVEEEE Grand Crew!!!!

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Dorothy Dorseanvil's avatar

Thank you for this honestly.

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Honeynectar17's avatar

I keep up with Queens (waiting on new season) and Grand Crew (watching on Hulu). I got you.

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Crystal Tennille Irby's avatar

Thanks Jamilah. I can honestly say it wasn’t until this I truly trusted m my voice on its own. I was completely comfortable saying what I had to say standing alongside other Black women but just my name on it, that was a journey. Thanks for the affirmation.

And YAAAASSSS to Queens. It got better each episode. 🙌🏾

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momowilly's avatar

You got this! You are better than you know. Your point of view matters, your style - relatable and authentic. Do an outline and get that book together <3

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