Onoyemi Williams: The Peacemaker

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Onoyemi Williams: The Peacemaker

By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times A closer look at a Birmingham-area activist: Onoyemi Williams, Birmingham Peacemakers Williams, 44, said her focus has been on putting money into social service programs, such as those involving mental health, counseling, job skills, and training, as well as initiatives for kids. “We’re trying to properly fund programs to […]

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