Diamond and Silk facts for kids
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Diamond and Silk
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Diamond and Silk in 2019
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Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway ("Diamond")
November 25, 1971 Herneitha Rochelle Hardaway ("Silk") January 17, 1970 |
| Died | ("Diamond") January 8, 2023 (aged 51) North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
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Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway (who was known as "Diamond") and Herneitha Rochelle Hardaway Richardson (known as "Silk") were sisters. They became famous as American political commentators and video bloggers. They were well-known for supporting former U.S. President Donald Trump. Both sisters also worked as contributors for the news channel Newsmax.
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Who Are Diamond and Silk?
Diamond, whose full name was Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway, was born on November 25, 1971. Silk, whose full name is Herneitha Rochelle Hardaway Richardson, was born on January 17, 1970. They are sisters who became popular by sharing their political opinions online. They often made videos and talked about current events.
Their Rise to Fame
Diamond and Silk first became widely known during Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. They supported him and shared their views on social media. Their videos and comments helped them gain many followers.
Speaking Out on Social Media
In April 2018, Diamond and Silk faced an issue with Facebook. Facebook told them that some of their content was "unsafe to the community." The sisters felt that Facebook was unfairly blocking or limiting what they could post. They said this was a form of censorship.
Testifying in Congress
Because of their concerns, Diamond and Silk were invited to speak to the U.S. Congress. On April 26, 2018, they shared their experiences with lawmakers. They explained how they felt their social media page was being censored. Later, when Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Facebook, spoke to Congress, some members of Congress brought up Diamond and Silk's claims.
Changes at Fox News
In April 2020, Diamond and Silk stopped working with Fox News. This happened because they shared ideas about COVID-19 that were different from what many experts were saying.
After Diamond's Passing
Sadly, Diamond passed away on January 8, 2023. She was 51 years old and died from heart disease at her home in North Carolina. After her sister's death, Silk has continued to share political commentary. She still uses the name "Diamond and Silk" to honor their work together.
