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Diamond Alegra Jones is an American actress, model, author, poet, philanthropist, TV host, and public speaker.

Diamond was born in Virginia of two bi-racial parents. Diamond is of Caucasian (French), Spanish, and Cherokee descent. Her father was a disc jockey (DJ), and her mother was a trained singer who also worked at C&P Telephone Company. She is the youngest of three girls. As a young child, Diamond sang and acted in productions at her church. On an annual family trip to Florida, Diamond was an extra in a Walt Disney World commercial, and from then she knew that she wanted to be an entertainer. As a child prodigy, Diamond competed in the National Spelling Bee. Diamond was educated in the prestigious Chesterfield County schools, where she always was a top student and graduated from Monacan High School with honors. Throughout middle school and high school, she starred in several local plays and musicals such as "Oliver!" and "Hello, Dolly!" and was a cheerleader (once crowned Homecoming Queen), and played field hockey and soccer. Diamond attended Virginia Tech in the early 2000s. where she served as President of the local chapter of the NAACP.

Diamond has been featured in various ads and promotions, including those for Proctor & Gamble (Swiffer), Unilever (Axe), Bank of America, Wahl, and Sophisticate's Black Hair.

Diamond is the former host of the popular UPN hit "Richmond Live!" and a former on-air personality for Virginia Voice radio. "Richmond Live!" was the first-ever Virginia-based live talk show on a major network, and it was broadcast regionally, reaching households in over 4 states. Diamond also served as Project Manager for the show, helping secure sponsorships and selecting the wardrobe.

Diamond starred as the lead ("Sadie") in the play "Mama Said: Can't Judge a Book by its Cover!" The play was the first ever "live" soap opera, and played to a sold-out audience every night. Diamond did the voice-over spec for "Mama Said" on the local radio.

In 2004, Diamond beat out more than 900 other hopefuls to compete as "Beyonce" in the MTV phenomenon "Becoming Presents Destiny's Child," hosted by Christina Milian. Diamond went on to win the entire show, and perform live, along with Charlyn as "Kelly" and Portia as "Michelle." Diamond, Charlyn, and Portia attracted the attention of a grammy-winning music producer while they were performing on MTV, and when they were backstage, they were approached and offered representation. They formed a girl group, 4IInd, to represent where they met, 42nd Street in New York City. They went on to record their demo as a group, but ended up splitting up before a deal was signed. As a solo artist, Diamond wrote and recorded a country music demo, but never sent it out.

Diamond has appeared on the Oxygen Network as a guest contestant on the game show "Trackers," and she also has appeared repeatedly on the WB.

Diamond starred in the main role ("Day") in the independent film Refuge, directed by Khari Ajene. Diamond reportedly has said that she is very proud of the role because she had to dig deep to play the character of Day, who was secretly psychotic, and yet very vulnerable. Refuge won the acclaim of SimmonsLathan (which subsequently resulted in a worldwide distibution deal). For the screening of "Refuge," Diamond helped coordinate the first-ever independent film premiere, with media attention, in Richmond, VA.

Diamond has written two books, "Broken Wings" (a poetry book), and "Catching More Flies with Honey than Vinegar" (an etiquette book). She is an established poet and columnist. Diamond has been honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Poetry award and the Editor's Choice award by the International Society of Poets.

Diamond is an active volunteer and mentor, primarily working with underprivileged children, the disabled, and the homeless.

Diamond owns Naked Eye, which is an umbrella organization for her three companies Diamond Girl Publishing, DimeLight Productions, and her non-profit Summer Bunnies.

By way of marriage, Diamond is the grandniece of modeling pioneer Ophelia Devore.

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Music:

I am the new voice on Virginia Voice radio

Movies:

"Refuge" starring Diamond Jones and Khari Ajene. I also love the films "Mildred Pierce", "Titanic", and "Hello, Dolly!"

Television:

Host of UPN (now the CW) show "Richmond Live!"

Books:

Heroes:

My Beautiful Mother - no saves cuanto te estrano

My Blog

Recession, What Recession?

it is amazing to me how the president and congress can come up with $700 billion to help "fix the economic crisis" and bailout these major banks, but it cannot help the poor, needy, homeless, and ...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:39:00 PST

PRAYER IN THE SQUARE : We Believe One Hour of Prayer Can Change the World

It's Time to Pray! Ten thousand people representing over 100 churches gathered for Prayer in the Square in 2007 to pray for New York City. On September 7, 2008, we will be gathering again i...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:52:00 PST

The Power and Perfection of Senator Barack Obama

Is it just me, or does it seem like Senator Barack Obama is already our President? It's like I (we) can hardly wait 'til January 2009. I (we) want (need) him now!!! ...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:37:00 PST

The Pink Column by Diamond Jones

Check out my Pink Column (click on the link!!)
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Sat, 24 May 2008 12:26:00 PST

When is Love enough?

When is love enough? dedication trust understandingloyalty when is that enough? sincerity honesty compassion forgiveness truly caring about someone's wellbeing inseparable through thick and thin when ...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:48:00 PST

Diamondism 318 - La Gentillesse et La Politesse

"You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar!" It is no coincidence that that also is the title of my most recent book (©2006 Diamond Girl Publishing). My mother used to tell my si...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:37:00 PST

10 Practical uses for the words "Excuse Me"

10 Practical uses for the words "Excuse Me" : You reach over or across someone You step over or across someone You speak or proceed to have a conversation "across" someone You belch or break wind Yo...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:23:00 PST

Take the High road : to the Youth and Young Adults

fighting is so stupid im so tired of hearing about it and seeing it every single day you think its cute but its really not you make yourself look really dumb get a life nobody is your personal punchin...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:07:00 PST

Diamondism 314 - you live by the sword, you die by the sword

WARNING well well well now that the smoke has cleared... (well, kinda) the resignation is in and the media circus has died down a bit anyways, i know that you have heard before, and if not, i know f...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:17:00 PST

Diamondism 313

Beauty tip: Put your favorite body spray, like the ones from Bath and Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, etc., in your iron as linen water, and iron your clothes with it. It will leave your clot...
Posted by DIAMOND JONES - Summer Bunnies!! on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:45:00 PST