Lewis was born in Kinloch, Missouri,[1] a suburb of St. Louis, to a nurse's aide mother, Dorothy, and a factory worker father. Leticia "Lettie" Bostic (Mary Alice): enrolled in Hillman, dropped out of Hillman a few credits short of her degree, moved to Paris, met Pablo Picasso, spied for the Allies during World War II, rejected marriage proposal from South African freedom fighter Marcus Mpepo, replaced Stevie as dorm director of Gilbert Hall decades later in 1988, chastises Kimberly for engaging in unprotected sex, disappeared after season two. Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957[1]) is an American actress. Following her appearances on Broadway and working as a backup singer for Bette Midler, she made her screen debut with the 1988 comedy-drama film, Beaches. Its a wedding story for you! We hadnt even talked about marriage, but we knew we wanted to go to relationship counseling. She did, however, share a super cute story about her wedding day that involves a spot on Jenifer Lewis impression. [6], After Lewis relocated to Los Angeles, she began appearing in television sitcoms, including Murphy Brown, Dream On, In Living Color, Roc, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and Friends. Jennifer is a speaker sought after by Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit and national organizations. 2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. He is best recognized by his flip up sunglasses and is known for making unsuccessful advances on numerous women throughout his freshman year. He became a mathematics professor at Hillman but his engagement with Whitley was broken off when he almost cheated on her. There, she met and married Lt. Martin Kendall of the U.S. Navy and became the stepmother of Olivia Kendall. Please logout and login again. Lewis, whose net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, has appeared in more than 400 TV . [13], In June 2010, Lewis told the Jazz Joy and Roy syndicated radio show: "I just did a production of Hello Dolly at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and it had to be one of the greatest productions that I have ever done, because I got to just do a character, Dolly Levi, and it was just great. Jennifer has appeared on numerous network programs including the Today Show and been featured in publications including O Magazine. In a 2014 interview, she said: "You have to look in the mirror and saybefore you can go or grow into anythingyou have to say you love yourself. The actress also opened up about having bipolar disorder and asking for help when she found out about it. See more of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (Official) on Facebook. The singer has also featured in a number of TV advertising commercials. She was featured during seasons 7 and 8 of that series. #14, A post shared by Sheryl Lee Ralph (@diva3482) on Jul 30, 2019 at 3:53pm PDT. However, he broke up with her once he realized he was still in love with Whitley. "[25], For other people named Jennifer Lewis, see, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series, Acapulco Black Film Festival Award for Best Ensemble Cast, Black Reel Award for Outstanding Voice Performance, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child, Black Reel Award for Best Actress in a Television Miniseries or Movie, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, "Jenifer Lewis: 'They Call Me the Black Mother of Hollywood', "Mega Diva Jenifer Lewis on 'The Wedding Ringer' and Seeing Yourself", "THEATER REVIEW; A Diva in Progress Travels the Road to Fame - The New York Times", "Jenifer Lewis Brings Honesty To The Small Screen And Reminds Us To Live In Gratitude", "Jenifer Lewis IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information", "Jenifer Lewis Talks: 'Playboy Club,' New Lifetime Film And Broadway Comeback", "2016 Critics' Choice Award Nominations: Full List of Nominees Variety", "Can We Talk About? [10] The show ended in February 2006. [17] She was elevated to series regular status as of the second season. Maggie was a sweet-natured, although occasionally ditzy, girl. Kimberly Reese (Charnele Brown):[12] native of Columbus (Ohio), daughter of Clinton Reese, roommate (and best friend) of Whitley during freshman and sophomore years, a biology major, employed by Mr. Gaines at The Pit part-time throughout her undergraduate career, involved in serious relationship with Robert (had a pregnancy "false alarm"), rejected a much-needed scholarship because of the sponsoring corporation's investments in apartheid-controlled South Africa, employed at funeral home part-time, roommate of Freddie during junior and senior years, involved in serious relationship with Matthew, pledged Alpha Delta Rho Sorority and successfully "crossed over", performed in the band X-Pression, graduated (Class of 1992), entered into serious relationship with Ron (after being pursued for months), enrolled in Hillman Medical School, co-dorm director of Height Hall, broke up with Ron, entered into serious relationship with fellow medical student Spencer Boyer, completed first year of medical school, engaged to Spencer (after turning down numerous proposals from him). They honeymooned in Los Angeles, which coincided with the 1992 riots following the verdict in the Rodney King trial. or In 2017, she published a book about her life and career, entitled The Mother of Black Hollywood, in which she shared her life experiences with Whoopi Goldberg, Loretta Devine, Chris Rock, Bette Midler, Rosie O'Donnell, Liza Minnelli, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. Dwayne Wayne is a mathematics major at Hillman. Denise was a poor student who often procrastinated and struggled to manage her time and money. Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance (RAAA), Inc. Save the Date! Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. was founded in February, 1943 at the Lewis Business College (Lewis College of Business) Detroit, Michigan . [15] The following year, she starred alongside Rosario Dawson and Tracee Ellis Ross in Five, for which she received her third NAACP Image Award nomination. In 2016, she received Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series nomination for her performance. The photo in question was posted on her husbands page: Great moment 14 years ago today, with the Delta's! Be the first one to comment on this story. A native of Brooklyn, he achieved a perfect score on the math portion of the SAT. Jennifer Lewis is the Hansjrg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a Core Faculty Member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. To name a few, she is a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees, she has been inducted into the Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame, and she was honored by the Douglass Society at Rutgers University for outstanding achievement in the field of Journalism. Lewis is known for playing roles of mothers in the films What's Love Got to Do With It (1993), Poetic Justice (1993), The Preacher's Wife (1996), The Brothers . Chuckie", Episodes: "It Was Good Until It Wasnt" and "Empire State of Mind", "What's Going On", "Ring-a-Ling", "Apple Pie", This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 17:00. A Different World is a spin-off from the American television sitcom The Cosby Show with Denise Huxtable, in the first season. "[14] In 2012, Lewis began working with Shangela on the online reality show parody Jenifer Lewis and Shangela, where she acts as herself alongside Shangela, a "drag queen living in her basement." She is truly a refreshing voice that resonates with audiences all over the country. 2022 Class to be Inducted into RAAA Hall of Fame. [19], Lewis has been married to Arnold Byrd since 2012. [citation needed], In 1996, Lewis appeared as Theresa Randle's telephone sex line boss in the film Girl 6. Ronald Marlon Johnson, Jr. (Darryl M. Bell): native of Detroit (Michigan), son of Ron Johnson Sr. and brother of Rachel Johnson, roommate and best friend of Dwayne, involved in serious relationship with Millie, member of the ROTC pledged Kappa Lambda Nu Fraternity and successfully "crossed over", dated numerous women during most of his college career, worked summers as a salesman for his father's automobile dealership, falsely implied that Dwayne's campaign for student body president was endorsed by former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson, member of the Hillman ROTC, managed/performed in the band X-Pression, graduated after nine semesters (January 1992), victim of a bias incident at Virginia A&M University (on the weekend of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1992), band breaks up, employed as spokesman for a phone sex hotline, employed as a car salesman (independent of his father), unemployed, criticized Kimberly's interracial relationship with Matthew (but later admitted he was jealous), entered into serious relationship with Kimberly (after pursuing her for months), antagonist of Shazza, cheated on Kimberly with Freddie (while Freddie was involved with Shazza), broke up with Kimberly, entered into serious relationship with Freddie, manager and co-owner of "The Place Where The Blues Will Be Played" with Mr. Gaines, provided the concept which inspired Dwayne's new video game for Kinishewa, chosen to be godfather of Dwayne and Whitley's unborn child. Breaks off engagement with Spencer. Walter Oakes (Sinbad): graduate student, football/baseball/basketball/track coach, dorm director of all-male residence hall, involved in serious relationship with Jaleesa, co-dorm director of Gilbert Hall, engaged to Jaleesa, couple halts wedding at the altar and mutually separates, moves to Philadelphia to manage community center. Visit our website. She continued to play comedic supporting roles in films like Corrina, Corrina, Renaissance Man, and Dead Presidents. However, during her relationship with Byron Douglas III, the two slept together and he interrupted Whitley and Byron's wedding ceremony to declare his love for her. Lewis, whose net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, has appeared in more than 400 TV episodes, 68 movies, 40 animations and even in four Broadway shows. His best friend/roommate is Ron Johnson. In 2014, Lewis began starring as Ruby Johnson in the ABC comedy series Black-ish, for which she received two Critics' Choice Television Award nominations. She also had a recurring role as Will Smith's Aunt Helen in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1991 to 1996. A native of Brooklyn; Denise Huxtable is the daughter of Hillman alumni Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and Clair Hanks Huxtable, Esq. She also appeared in Juwanna Mann (2002), The Cookout (2004), Nora's Hair Salon (2004), Dirty Laundry (2006) and Not Easily Broken (2009). Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor (Dawnn Lewis): native of Camden (New Jersey), sister of Danielle and Yvonne Vinson, ex-wife of Lamar Collins, enrolled at Hillman at age 25, a business management major, roommate of Denise and Maggie during sophomore year, worked part-time at the Hillman library, assistant dorm director of Gilbert Hall, vacationed in Greece with Maggie during the summer of 1988, roommate of Freddie during junior and senior years, worked a summer installing cable television, entered into serious relationship with Walter, co-dorm director of Gilbert Hall, engaged to Walter, couple halts wedding at the altar and mutually separates, graduated (Class of 1990), accepted an entry-level corporate position, off-campus roommate of Whitley, married Colonel Bradford Taylor (in a surprise elopement), stepmother of Suzanne and Terrence, started a temporary employment agency, gave birth to daughter Imani, disappeared after season five. Jenifer Lewis is a well-known actress, singer, comedian, and activist. April 14, 2022 Sojourner's Truth. Lewis is known unofficially as "The Mother of Black Hollywood" (also the name of her memoir) given her frequent matriarchal film and television roles. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] A native of Richmond (Virginia), she is daughter of Hillman alumni and divorcees Mercer and Marion Gilbert. [12] On television, she guest-starred on That's So Raven and Boston Legal. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Your login session has expired. And for two women in New Jersey who are members of a national sorority it is even more than that. After working at a summer internship for Kinishewa Electronics in Japan, he began a relationship with Kinu Owens. Fourteen years ago, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Senator Vincent Hughes said I do. Little did we know, their wedding day was full of hilarious moments thanks to one of her bridesmaids Jenifer Lewis. Comes back to Richmond, Va. with Suzanne, Terrence and Colonel Bradford Taylor and Imani. The members include the descendants of our founders Dr. Violet T. Lewis and Elizabeth A. Garner. BIO Refreshed in 2019, Network Television Journalist, Author, International SpeakerPhiladelphia Anchor and Manager Community Relations, References/CitationsTo learn more about Mrs. Lewis-Hall, please visit: http://www.jenniferlewishall.com/, Save the Date! In 2000, Lewis had a supporting role in the adventure drama film Cast Away, directed by Robert Zemeckis. That's Nancy Wilson in the middle! She played the role of Tupac Shakurs mother in the film Poetic Justice and Tina Turners mother in Whats Love Got to Do With It. Lena James (Jada Pinkett): native of Baltimore (Maryland), daughter of Grover James, originally an engineering major but later journalism major, named after singer Lena Horne, ended high school relationship with Piccolo, employed by Mr. Gaines at The Pit part-time, developed a brief crush on Dwayne, roommate of Gina and Charmaine at the start of sophomore year, entered into serious (yet celibate) relationship with Dorian, rejected Piccolo's attempt to reconcile, moved off-campus into house (with Gina, Charmaine, Terrell and Dorian), completed sophomore year and still enrolled at Hillman. [18] She has also been featured in various TV commercials. Winifred "Freddie" Brooks (Cree Summer):[11] native of New Mexico, daughter of Joni Brooks, cousin of Matthew, roommate of Jaleesa during freshman and sophomore years, has unrequited feelings for Dwayne, was a student activist throughout her undergraduate career, dated Garth Parks (who almost rapes her), dated Ernest Bennett, roommate of Kimberly during junior and senior years, entered into serious relationship with Shazza Zulu, graduated (Class of 1992), enrolled in Hillman Law School, co-dorm director of Height Hall, cheated on Shazza with Ron (while Ron was involved with Kimberly), broke up with Shazza on Thanksgiving Day 1992, entered into serious relationship with Ron, earned law review membership and completed first year of law school. Although he dated several women across the series, he was most involved in an on-again-off-again relationship with Whitley Gilbert. Happy Anniversary @diva3482 , A post shared by Vincent Hughes (@senvincenthughes) on Jul 30, 2019 at 5:09pm PDT. [4] After college, Lewis moved to New York. Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance (RAAA), Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Additional film roles include Dead Presidents (1995), Cast Away (2000) and Hereafter (2010). Colonel Bradford Taylor (Glynn Turman): served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, retired with the rank of colonel, ex-husband of Johanna, father of Suzanne and Terrence, professor of mathematics at Hillman (nicknamed "Dr. War" because of his reputation as a demanding professor), commander of the Hillman ROTC, became Dwayne's primary mentor, was distraught when his former student Zelmer Collier was deployed to the Persian Gulf just before the start of Operation Desert Storm, rejected membership in an all-white country club after being criticized by Terrence, married Jalessa Vinson (in a surprise elopement), brother-in-law of Danielle Vinson, became a father for the third time when Jaleesa gave birth to daughter Imani. They married in 2005 First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles. It aired on NBC for six seasons, from 1987 to 1993. On January 20, 1930, the organization was incorporated as a perpetual body. At the end of the series, Whitley learns she's pregnant and she and Dwayne move to Tokyo, Japan upon a job offer for Dwayne. She enrolled in Hillman and was roommates with Maggie Lauten and Jaleesa Vinson during her sophomore year. Oct. 7th, 2023 20th Annual Hall of Fame. Mar 2005 - Present17 years 9 months. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Although details on her assets are not available, she has earned a lot from her career in the entertainment industry. She only reappears once in season 3 to give Dwayne closure on his crush. Log In. As a series regular, Lewis starred alongside Patricia Wettig in her short-lived legal drama Courthouse in 1995, playing Judge Rosetta Reide, the first main African American lesbian character on television. Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American actress.She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992). Lewis is known for playing roles of mothers in the films What's Love Got to Do With It (1993), Poetic Justice (1993), The Preacher's Wife (1996), The Brothers (2001), The Cookout (2004), Think Like a Man (2012) and in the sequel Think Like a Man Too (2014), Baggage Claim (2013) and The Wedding Ringer (2015), as well as in The Temptations miniseries (1998). [22][23], In 1990, Lewis was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. [10] As a consequence, Whitley's character was mellowed out and she was paired romantically with Dwayne, with whom she had an on again-off again relationship. Northern consists of the states of Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. She left Hillman at the end of her sophomore year to travel to Africa. Joyce Lewis Johnston, Beta Phi Chapter president, and Jennifer Lewis, sorority Northern Region director. The actor made guest appearances on a few TV shows and had a few voice acting roles, including The Princess and the Frog in 2009. Jenifer Lewis looks at me and says, uh, Ralph, I know this is your wedding and your day. In 2014, Lewis was cast as Ruby Johnson, Anthony Anderson's character's mother in the ABC comedy series Black-ish. In 2015, she starred in the romantic comedy The Wedding Ringer.[3]. Lewis LabHarvard UniversityPierce Hall 22129 Oxford StreetCambridge, MA 02138, Hansjrg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering. [16] She played Terrence J's overbearing mother in box-office hit Think Like a Man (2012) and its sequel Think Like a Man Too (2014). If youre honest in your session, youre leaving everything wide open. Copyright 2023 The President and Fellows of Harvard College. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992). We knew the pain, but we knew we loved and respected each other immensely, Hughes said. Still, she was ready to marry Byron until Dwayne interrupted her wedding and declared his love for her. [24] She originally hid her diagnosis, as she felt ashamed, but eventually came to embrace it after 17 years of therapy and 10 years of medication. Ralph wished her husband a happy anniversary on Instagram, writing, 14 summers ago in July, I took my love life to another level by choosing a life partner who loves himself, respects himself, encourages himself, she writes, and by doing so is able to do the same for me in abundance!, 14 summers ago in July I took my love life to another level by choosing a life partner who loves himself, respects himself, encourages himself and by doing so is able to do the same for me in abundance! Northern consists of the states of Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. She acquired her first screen role as a result, appearing as a singer in the Otto Titsling production number in the Bette Midler vehicle Beaches (1988). A native of Brooklyn; Denise Huxtable is the daughter of Hillman alumni Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and Clair Hanks Huxtable, Esq. 23. The 20th Annual RAAA Hall of Fame, Rutgers Black and Latine student leaders from all three campuses. Regional Director. Jenifer Lewis gained recognition for her performance as Dean Davenport in the sitcom, A Different World followed by Aunt Helen in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. And, she was also a commencement speaker at Livingston College. In recognition of her professional accomplishments and community involvement, she was awarded the Professional Woman of the Year Award from The Union County Club and the New Jersey Minority Achiever Award by the YMCA of New Jersey. Economic Empowerment. Lewis has stated that she never auditioned to play Turner, but would have been thrilled to play the iconic singer. And it involves @jeniferlewisforreal LAWD!!! There I am all dressed up getting ready to come through doors, she recalls. It was a way to really reveal ourselves to one another with guidance. She also had roles in The Mighty (1998), The Temptations miniseries (1998), Mystery Men (1999) and Blast from the Past (1999), and the leading role in the film Jackie's Back (1999).[5]. One of the greatest pictures I took was of one of my bridesmaids, soror AJ Johnson and I, throwing up the mid with soror Nancy Wilson between us. [Note: Charmaine originated as a recurring character on The Cosby Show. Jenifer was cast as Lana Hawkins in the Lifetime medical drama Strong Medicine. [citation needed], Lewis accepted a position as a Harlette, a back-up singer for Bette Midler which led to Lewis' first TV appearances on Midler's HBO specials. [2][3] She also provided the voice for Mama Odie in Disney's animated feature The Princess and the Frog (2009), and Flo in Pixar's Cars series. When she was presented with the star, Lewis was joined by Debbie Allen and composer Marc Shaiman. After being laid off at E.H. Wright Industries, Whitley was employed in a series of odd jobs until she became a teacher at a school for troubled adolescents. Lewis added that she was overwhelmed with the praise she received for her career, both on and off camera and on stage too. To name a few, she is a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees, she has been inducted into the Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame, and she was honored by the Douglass Society at Rutgers University for outstanding achievement in the field of Journalism. She then appeared in the NBC series The Playboy Club followed by movies like Think Like a Man, Think Like a Man Too, Baggage Claim, and The Wedding Ringer. Stevie Rallen (Loretta Devine): mother of J.T., graduate student dorm director of Gilbert Hall, replaced by Lettie Bostic. The formerMoeshastar met her husband in 2002 through a mutual friend and became engaged in 2003. She is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Inventors, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She also co-starred in the short-lived NBC series The Playboy Club. Copyright 2023. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms. In 1994, she followed with other comedic supporting roles, including Mrs. Coleman, the Unemployment Office lady, in Renaissance Man and as Whoopi Goldberg's sister in Corrina, Corrina. The two married and spent their honeymoon in Los Angeles, which coincided with the 1992 riots following the verdict in the Rodney King trial. On July 15, Jenifer Lewis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Televison category. Post navigation. In 1995, she was cast in maternal roles to Kadeem Hardison in Panther and to Larenz Tate in Dead Presidents. This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 06:58. She played Anthony Andersons mother in the ABC show, Black-ish, and has appeared regularly since the second season. If Maggie would have stayed on the show after season one, Debbie Allen (the show's producer from seasons 26) would have given her a black boyfriend and there would have been an episode where Dwayne brings her home for Thanksgiving dinner and Dwayne's parents disapproves of his interracial relationship. Karen Streeter. In film, she appeared as Morris Chestnut's mother in the romantic comedy The Brothers (2001). The 65-year-old gained recognition for her role as a mother in films like Poetic Justice, The Brothers, The Cookout and Think Like a Man, among others. Millicent ("Millie") (Marie-Alise Recasner): Whitley's confidante and only friend for much of season one, involved in serious relationship with Ron, disappeared after season one (last name unrevealed). On July 15, Jenifer Lewis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Televison category. Jennifer has made pioneering contributions to the programmable assembly of functional, structural . As PHL17's In Focus Anchor and Host Jennifer Lewis-Hall reports their bond is life changing. Gina Deveaux (Ajai Sanders): family emigrated to the U.S. from Martinique, pledged Alpha Delta Rho Sorority and successfully "crossed over", dated Dion (who physically abused her), pressed charges against Dion and broke up with him, roommate of Lena and Charmaine at the start of junior year, involved in incident that led Charmaine to falsely accuse Terrell of sexual harassment, placed on academic probation, moved off-campus into house (with Lena, Charmaine, Terrell and Dorian), rejected Dion again after he violated probation and contacted her, completed junior year and still enrolled at Hillman. From 1992 to 1993, she played Dean Davenport in the sixth and final season of the NBC sitcom A Different World. At the same time, Lewis was developing her nightclub act, The Diva Is Dismissed, an autobiographical comedy and music show in New York City cabarets. In a reunion special, it was revealed that while at Kinishewa, Dwayne invented the flip cell phone, inspired by his flip glasses. [11] She also had a recurring role as Veretta Childs (Toni's mother) in the UPN sitcom Girlfriends. She left "A Different World" after season 1.[1]. At the end of the series, Whitley became pregnant with their first child and he designed a new video game for Kinishewa with Ron. According to CelebrityNetWorth, the star's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. Divatastic Cult Classic "Jackie's Back ", "Jenifer Lewis Talks About Love, Happiness and the Hereafter", "Actress Jenifer Lewis says Kinloch helped shape her", "Jenifer Lewis Opens Up About Battle With Bipolar Disorder", "Jenifer Lewis: "You Have To Love Yourself", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jenifer_Lewis&oldid=1134230835, Episodes: "Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way" and "Uh-Oh: Pt. She performed the show off-Broadway at the Public Theater. Jennifer is the host and producer of PHL17s public affairs program, In Focus, where she shines a spotlight on issues impacting our communities, including topics ranging from heroin and opioid addiction to green job initiatives for people who were previously incarcerated and seeking to change their lives.
