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Quintessa Knight

Quintessa Knight is an Atlanta-based writer with works published in Hayden's Ferry Review and midnight & indigo. She is currently working on her first novel. When she's not working, she is reading other authors that inspire her, learning to be a better plant mom, and falling into the depths of geek culture. She can be found on Instagram @quintessaknight.

ESSAYS/On Blackness and other wonders

My Name & Other Things You Can’t Take Away From Me

by Quintessa Knight

My 10th grade English Lit teacher cannot pronounce my name. Ironic? I know. So, on the third week of class, I hold…

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