Urban Grandstand Digital Vol 2, Issue 7 [Diamond P.] | Page 27

Diamond P.: To be honest, it’s through the grace of God. It never was easy, because I was working, going to school, doing the industry, and doing everything at one time. Was it easy? No. Did it get tiresome? Yes. Did I want to give up? Yes, but did I give up? No. I had my days, and I still do. Somedays I cry and brush it off, and other days I keep it moving. I refuse to lose, and give up.

give up. I refuse to have somebody tell me what I can’t do and I know that I can. With the help of God, and encouraging myself - now don’t get me wrong, I have some people who believed in me and wanted me to succeed, but my strength came from me motivating myself because I know I can do it.

U.G. Digital Mag: Much of my admiration comes from me working as a broadcaster, and being able to look at your journey, I see it’s all about passion.

U.G. Digital Mag: Much of my admiration comes from me working as a broadcaster, and being able to look at your journey, I see it’s all about passion. You’re doing what you love, and I push that so much. Being a Journalist, it was about passion for me. I wanted, and want, to make changes in black media.