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LaShawn Williams, Contributing Writer

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LaShawn Williams is a freelance writer and arts and entertainment enthusiast. She was the arts & culture editor of the award-winning Chicago-centric GapersBlock.com; in addition, her work has appeared on SoulTrain.com, SheReads.com, BlackDoctor.org, Comedy Hype and more. Follow her on Twitter: @MsWilliamsWorld

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