Nykki Houston’s A Touch of Art business now includes other business owners including health and wellness specialists, jewelry and craft makers, and a boutique owner. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times)
Freida Truss, left, who lost son Antwon, 36, to gun violence in Birmingham, during a meeting with the What About Us support group, founded by Sheree Kennon, who lost son, Detraio "Tre" Whorton, 27, to a homicide. (Joe Songer, For The Birmingham Times)
LaTirra Payne, left, during a meeting in Avondale with What About Us, a group that provides support services for those who have experienced the loss of a child. Payne lost son Jamie Gibson, 16, to gun violence in Birmingham. The group was founded by Sheree Kennon, right, who lost son, Detraio "Tre" Whorton, 27, to a homicide. (Joe Songer, For The Birmingham Times)
Over the last six months, 18 different participants who all live with varying disabilities were photographed and interviewed for “Strength in Vulnerability — Deconstructing Ableism. (YouTube Screengrab)