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Malayka Small

Fresh out of high school, Malayka Small is a Jamaican native with a knack for black history, modern-day activism and writing. Though she revels in her "anonymity", she is always down to discuss (debate). To keep in touch with Malayka, email her at malaykasmallwrites@gmail.com or follow her on Instagram: @mswrites_

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“When the Reflection Stares Back”

by Malayka Small

When her reflection stared back at her, proud and plus-sized often went horribly in these pageants. Ronda knew her place at such…

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