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Much like his radio name, Kenny Diamond was priceless!\u00a0 During his well-lived life, he spread his talents over two careers making a name for himself in both radio and the ministry.\u00a0 Born Sidney Morris Wood, Jr. in Charlotte, NC, he attended\u00a0Morehouse\u00a0and the\u00a0University of Georgia\u00a0in Athens, GA where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.<\/p>\n
Blessed with an enviable voice, it wasn\u2019t long before he made his way to radio as a college student. He began broadcasting professionally, promoting ministries, businesses, and events. He also became proficient in radio programming and sales.\u00a0\u00a0 It was during the 80s on WVEE (V-103) in Atlanta that Wood became the music director and a popular afternoon drive, on-air personality who went by the name \u201cKenny Diamond.”<\/p>\n
During his career, he held positions at several radio stations and provided voice-over services, while working as an imaging consultant.\u00a0\u00a0 Soon thereafter, he hosted the inspirational and motivational \u201cThe Sidney Wood Show, on WAOK, where he interviewed guests on a wide range of topics.\u00a0\u00a0Wood then pivoted and founded Mustard Seed Living Faith Church in metro-Atlanta, \u00a0where he served as pastor.\u00a0\u00a0The mission of this church was to seek out and invite members of the homeless community, ministering to them both spiritually and physically by providing scripture, clothing, and meals.\u00a0\u00a0 He then founded and served as president of New Covenant Communications, LLC, a firm that\u00a0provided marketing and media services to ministries that targeted the faith-based marketplace. He was also a member of The\u00a0Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta\u00a0and\u00a0World Changers Church International.<\/p>\n
Sidney Morris Wood, Jr., AKA Kenny Diamond died on Feb. 1, 2020, at the age of 54.<\/p>\n
Legends are defined by their work and how it impacts the culture.\u00a0 We remember\u00a0Sidney\u00a0 Wood, fondly known as Kenny Diamond so others don\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n
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