History of Diamond and Silk in Timeline

Diamond and Silk, comprised of Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway (Diamond) and Herneitha Rochelle Hardaway Richardson (Silk), were American conservative political commentators and vloggers. They gained prominence through their outspoken support of Donald Trump and their commentary on political issues. Both served as contributors for Newsmax, further amplifying their reach within conservative media circles. Their commentary, often delivered in a lively and engaging style, resonated with Trump supporters and a segment of the conservative base. Diamond passed away in early 2023, effectively ending the duo's public presence.

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January 17, 1970: Herneitha Rochelle Hardaway Richardson's Birth

On January 17, 1970, Herneitha Rochelle Hardaway Richardson, known as Silk, was born. She later became a conservative political commentator and vlogger, known for her support of Donald Trump.

November 25, 1971: Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway's Birth

On November 25, 1971, Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway, known as Diamond, was born. She later became a conservative political commentator and vlogger, known for her support of Donald Trump.

2012: Registered as Democrats

As of 2012, both Hardaway and Richardson were registered as Democrats. Their early YouTube videos addressed topics like police brutality and Sandra Bland's death.

December 4, 2015: Stumping for Trump in North Carolina

On December 4, 2015, Diamond and Silk joined Donald Trump as the "Stump for Trump Girls" at a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking an early point in their association with Trump's campaign.

January 2, 2016: Warming up the crowd at Trump rally

On January 2, 2016, Diamond and Silk warmed up the crowd at a Trump rally in Biloxi, Mississippi, continuing their support for his campaign.

November 2, 2016: Appearance with Lara Trump

On November 2, 2016, Diamond and Silk appeared with Lara Trump in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, representing the Trump campaign, and were paid $1,274.94 for field consulting work.

November 22, 2016: Payment from Trump campaign

On November 22, 2016, the Trump campaign paid Diamond and Silk $1,275 for "field consulting."

2016: Media attention during Trump's presidential campaign

In 2016, Diamond and Silk gained media attention during Donald Trump's presidential campaign due to their vocal support of him.

September 2017: Questioning Facebook's Censorship

Beginning in September 2017, Diamond and Silk began questioning Facebook about alleged censorship and bias against their page, noting a decline in reactions to their posts and videos since that time.

December 14, 2017: Criticism of Robin Roberts

On December 14, 2017, Diamond and Silk criticized Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts for saying "Bye, Felicia" to Omarosa Manigault Newman during a segment on the ABC show, defending Newman's representation of the community.

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December 2017: Support for Omarosa Manigault Newman

In December 2017, Diamond and Silk expressed support for Omarosa Manigault Newman following her controversial firing from the White House and criticized the treatment she received from African Americans and the media.

April 2018: Facebook Deems Diamond and Silk Page Unsafe

In April 2018, Diamond and Silk reproduced a message from Facebook stating that their page's content was deemed "unsafe to the community", with Facebook stating the decision was final and unappealable.

April 2018: Congressional Hearing Influence

In April 2018, Diamond and Silk's censorship claims influenced a congressional hearing involving Mark Zuckerberg after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, during which they were frequently mentioned and defended by Republican representatives.

April 2018: Facebook notification of being unsafe to the community

In April 2018, Facebook notified Diamond and Silk that their page was deemed "unsafe to the community", leading to public complaints of censorship.

April 26, 2018: Testimony before Congress

On April 26, 2018, Diamond and Silk testified before Congress about their removal from Facebook, after being invited by Congressman Steve King.

October 2018: Premiere of 'Dummycrats' documentary

In October 2018, the documentary film "Dummycrats" by Hardaway and Richardson premiered at the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C.

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November 2018: Show on Fox Nation

In November 2018, Diamond and Silk were given a show on Fox Nation, the online Fox News streaming service, marking a significant step in their media career.

2018: Producing content for Fox News and Fox Nation

Beginning in 2018, Diamond and Silk began producing original content for Fox News and Fox Nation, expanding their presence in conservative media.

May 2019: Claim about Nancy Pelosi's alcoholism

In May 2019, during a Fox & Friends appearance, Diamond and Silk claimed that Nancy Pelosi was a "non-functioning alcoholic" who "slurs her words," referencing a doctored video, leading to a clarification from Fox News.

June 2019: Introduction of the Diamond and Silk Act

In June 2019, Representative Steve King collaborated with Diamond and Silk to introduce the Diamond and Silk Act, an anti-sanctuary city bill, which ultimately failed to pass and received negative reactions from various media outlets.

July 2019: Facebook Followers Count

As of July 2019, Diamond and Silk's Facebook page indicated they had over 2 million followers, despite their claims of censorship and reduced engagement.

2019: Appearance in Trump 2020 re-election advertisement

In 2019, Diamond and Silk appeared in a Trump 2020 re-election advertisement, supporting his re-election bid. At the same time, they also had a weekly show on Fox News' streaming service.

March 2020: Questioning COVID-19 data

Beginning in March 2020, Diamond and Silk began questioning the accuracy of COVID-19 death statistics, which contributed to their eventual termination from Fox News in April.

April 2020: Termination from Fox News

In April 2020, Diamond and Silk were terminated from Fox News for questioning the legitimacy of COVID-19 data.

April 2020: Cessation of content and severing ties with Fox News

In April 2020, Diamond and Silk's content production for Fox News and Fox Nation ceased, and Fox severed ties with them due to their propagation of misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 28, 2020: Uprising Book Bestseller Ranking

On August 28, 2020, Diamond and Silk's book, Uprising: Who the Hell Said You Can't Ditch and Switch? — The Awakening of Diamond and Silk, reached No. 17 on the Publishers Weekly Hardcover Frontlist Non-Fiction Bestsellers list.