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Kalimah Johnson is a college professor, performance poet, and activist. She is a consultant and advisor to sexual assault/domestic violence agencies through Michigan. She previously worked for the Detroit Police Department/Rape Counseling Center in Wayne County. She has been active in the movement to end violence against women for 16 years.

Kalimah graduated from Wayne State University and earned both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Social Work and owns and operates a full service natural hair care salon in Detroit. She is a slam poet and spoken word artist and has performed around the country promoting women's issues and covering topics such as misogyny, racism, empowerment, advocacy, survival and activism. Kalimah was the recipient of the Feminist of the Year Award from the National Organization of Women. She is also the past Chair of the Women of Color Task Force/MCADSV and participates in volunteerism by providing training and workshops for various organizations. She is the founder of a new non-profit organization, SASHA Center, which provides culturally sensitive support group services to survivors of sexual assault. She also provides training to her beloved Detroit Lions NFL team on relationship safety and other personal issues. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Marygrove College in Detroit and teaches topics on social work practice methods, community and organizational change, and HIV/AIDS.

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Disclaimer
dLife's Daily Living columnists are not all medical experts, but everyday people living with diabetes and sharing their personal experiences. While their method of diabetes management may work for them, everyone is different. Please consult with your diabetes care team to find out what will work best for you.