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Diamond Yao
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Freelance Contributor, Freelance
Montreal
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Biography
Diamond is an independent writer/journalist who focuses on contemporary social and environmental issues. A polyglot from Montreal/Tio’tia:ke, she aims to bring underreported stories and perspectives into the open to add to important conversations. Much of her work focuses on marginalized voices, intersectionality, diaspora, sustainability and social justice. Her work has been featured in many outlets that include Toronto Star, Plan A Magazine, La Converse and the CBC. Diamond is also a dedicated advocate for environmental and social justice. She has worked for the ECOLE Project sustainability collective, conducted extensive published research on first generation university students, participated in intersectional feminist performances and facilitated over a hundred hours of workshops on anti-colonialism and environmental scientific education for young people. She is fluent in English, French, Mandarin and Shanghainese.
environmental justice, diasporaSocial justice, intersectionality communities, sustainability
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Content
Opinion | Annamie Paul’s resignation signals a loss of hope. Who will bear the brunt of the climate emergency? Indigenous, low-income communities
By Diamond Yao| The (Toronto) Star Verified By Diamond YaoContributorMon., Nov. 15, 2021timer3 min. readIt’s official. Annamie Paul has resigned from the Green Party. Elected in October 2020, Paul gave a sense of hope to intersectional environmental activists hoping to see someone who represented them at the helm of the most high profile environmental federal political party in Canada
Opinion | Annamie Paul’s resignation signals a loss of hope. Who will bear the brunt of the climate emergency? Indigenous, low-income communities
By Diamond YaoContributor Mon, Diamond Yao| St. Catharines Standard Verified By Diamond YaoContributorMon., Nov. 15, 2021timer3 min. readupdateArticle was updated 5 hrs ago It’s official. Annamie Paul has resigned from the Green Party. Elected in October 2020, Paul gave a sense of hope to intersectional environmental activists desperate to see someone who represented them at the helm of the most high profile environmental federal political party in Canada
Racism led to a rise in anti-Asian hate in the pandemic. What the community wants to see in Canada’s next leader
By Diamond Yao| The (Toronto) Star Verified By Diamond YaoContributorSun., Sept. 19, 2021timer5 min. readCanada has faced a rude awakening around the rise of anti-Asian racism. The COVID-19 pandemic brought along a surge of attacks on Asian-Canadian seniors and vandalism of many Asian-Canadian businesses. As a result, the Chinese-Canadian community continues to silently live in fear, isolation and anger. On the eve of the 44th Canadian federal election, they’re now speaking out about what they demand from the federal electoral candidates
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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