By Iyana Parker, Special to the AFRO PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA. – “Having kidney disease isn’t a death sentence; it can be managed it’s key to remember that you’re never alone and that a little bit of hope goes a long way,” said Hero of Hope award recipient Meshia Adams, a resident of Prince William County, […]
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Housing Ministry Brings Hope for the Homeless
By Iyana Parker, Special to the AFRO 2 God B the Glory To God Be the Glory Ministry is a women and children’s transitional housing Ministry with two locations where people can expect to get an array of supportive services including: counseling, housing, middle house computers, GED training, case management, life skills mentors, and domestic violence […]
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Mack Simpson’s Longevity a Tribute to His Faith in Action
By Iyana Parker, Special to the AFRO Mack Simpson was honored at the 2013 NcouragED award ceremony. He is with Valerie Allen, left, Lisa Robinson and Fandreia Bowman. When celebrating the history of influential African American leaders of our time, names like Ruby Bridges and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. automatically come to mind, but […]
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Former Police Officer Creates Awareness Campaign for Brain Injury Survivors
By Iyana Parker, Special to the AFRO “I believe that no matter what you’re going through you’re a survivor, if you’re waking up everyday, alive and breathing you’re a survivor,” says Teresa Rigby a 30-year-old former Baltimore City Police officer. On June 21, 2011 at approximately 9 a.m. Rigby was the first to respond to […]