Nicole Draffen

Nicole Draffen is an accomplished author and social justice advocate, known for her award-winning literary memoir Hyphened-Nation: Don't Check the Box. Her insightful and thought-provoking perspective on America's hyphenated history and the socially accepted yet shocking norms that millions of American people of colour face has earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.Nicole's unique perspective on America's hyphenated history stems from her experiences living abroad and being treated as an American in Europe, rather than a hyphenated one. This perspective allowed her to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of America's oldest institutions that use the hyphen to divide and diminish millions of American citizens.As an author, Nicole has a passion for exploring social justice and human rights issues and using her writing to shed light on important issues that affect marginalized communities. Her book Hyphened-Nation has earned several prestigious literary awards, including The Independent Authors Network (IAN) Book of the Year Award, the IndieBRAG Medallion, and The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, as well as numerous 5-star reviews. It has also been translated into French as Nation à Trait d'Union and is available on Amazon in both paperback and audiobook.Nicole's work in social justice extends beyond her writing. She is actively involved in various initiatives and organizations that promote equality and justice for marginalized communities, particularly those affected by America's hyphenated history. Through her work, Nicole is making a significant impact on the literary and social justice communities, and her voice is one that will continue to be heard for years to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.