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13th & South

by Quintessa L. Williams

13th & South

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A publication covering news, investigative stories, and insights on social justice, policy, and systemic inequities impacting Black communities across the South.

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About Quintessa L. Williams

Founder & EIC of 13th & South ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“š| #WEOC | Blacktivist | Editor for Cultured & AfroSapiophile on Medium. Bylines in The Root, MadameNoire, Blavity, ZORA, & Momentum.

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