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Robert Haymer-Johnson

Bio: Robert Haymer-Johnson is currently a student at Washtenaw Community college working to receive a bachelor’s in journalism. A Chicago native, who moved to Michigan to pursue his passion for writing and mental health. Robert is a proud advocate against social and racial injustices. He devotes his free time to writing poetry, listening to podcasts, and reading. His life goal is to open a center for LGBTQ+ youth in low-income areas. Robert is just starting his writing journey and hopes to evolve and perfect his craft with us.
Books

Do Black Stories Capitalize Off Black Trauma?

Books like “The Help” and “12 Years a Slave” are often categorized as Black stories but do they uplift the Black community, or do they capitalize off the trauma and pain of Black people? Until recently, it was considered taboo to speak about the dark history of the world. Now it’s become something of a sensitization.

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