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Ja' Mere Alfred's mother, LaRicha Rousell (left), and Crimestoppers Greater New Orleans president, Darlene Cusanza, holding images of Ja' Mere. (Courtesy of LaRicha Rousell)

November 24, 2021 1982kontepeters

After Losing Teenage Son To Gun Violence, LaRicha Rousell Focuses On Helping Others Cope

Jamar Williams (left) has transitioned from being a troubled inner city youth who was often removed from school for fighting to a youth mentor, 4.0 student and champion wrestler at Alderson Broaddus University in Philippi, West Virginia.(Courtesy Sam Gardner)

November 19, 2021 1982kontepeters

Wrestler Jamar Williams’ Experiences Help Young Men Pin Down Success

Donald Whithead, executive director for the National Coalition for the Homeless, has experienced being without a home twice in his life. (Courtesy Donald Whitehead)

November 18, 2021 1982kontepeters

Homeless Champion Brings Lived Experiences To Bear

“Caring for children and making sure they have everything they need to have a head start to education has always been a passion for me,” says Tamika Farr, CEO of Pathways LA. (Courtesy of Pathways LA)

November 11, 2021 1982kontepeters

She’s Charting A Path To Improving Quality Child Care

Carlyle Riche Jr. has been named Baltimore County's Crisis Intervention Officer of the Year for 2021. A passionate mental health advocate, Riche aims to create a nonprofit for black teen boys “as a safe space for them to express themselves and feel supported, accepted and not judged.” (Courtesy of Carlyle Riche Jr.)

November 8, 2021 1982kontepeters

Crisis Intervention Police Officer Is An Instrument Of Change Against A Sea Of Troubles

Attorney, author and activist Jarrett Adams (Courtesy of Jarrett Adams)

October 28, 2021 1982kontepeters

Jarrett Adams Fights The System That Failed Him After Wrongful Conviction

While on a medical mission in St. Mary's Parish in Jamaica, Dr. Theresa Buckson (right) chats with a patient to assess her medical history. (Courtesy of Dr. Theresa Buckson)

October 22, 2021 1982kontepeters

Doctor Finds Work-Life Balance Through Service To Others

Barbara Allen with Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford at a meeting of the Commission to Study Mental and Behavioral Health in Maryland. (Courtesy of Barbara Allen)

October 19, 2021 1982kontepeters

‘Recovery Czar’ Overcomes Tragedy To Advocate Against Substance Abuse

“We do a leadership group every Saturday, teaching life lessons like creating a budget, saving money, having good credit and forming good relationships,” said WBA welterweight champion Jamal James (center) of his involvement at the Circle Of Discipline in Minneapolis. (Courtesy of Jamal James)br

October 16, 2021 1982kontepeters

Jamal James’ Work With Circle Of Discipline Uplifts Minneapolis

The Dance Project founder Tara Brewer. The number of students at her dance school has tripled during its 10 years of existence. (Dance Art Photos)

October 11, 2021 1982kontepeters

Tara Brewer: Making A Difference Through Dance

Dr. Laila Hishaw hopes to double to number of black dentists through her Diversity in Dentistry Mentoring Program. (Courtesy of Diversity in Dentistry)

October 10, 2021 1982kontepeters

Black Dentist Fighting To Bring Diversity To Her Field

CMC Guapo once thought a gunshot wound to his right arm was the end of his career. (Courtesy CMC Guapo)

October 7, 2021 1982kontepeters

CMC Guapo Recalls The Incident That Nearly Ended His Musical Career

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