Rev. Dr. Linda Parham
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PEACE, PEACE
My Little Sister, Big Sister, Sister-in-Law, and Soul Sister
Welcome Everyone from Linda F. Parham
Maya Angelou said it best, “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Truly I have been through many struggles and suffered many pains. I’ve been homeless. I’ve lost my only child and almost lost me. At the time, I did not understand those seasons of turmoil. I kept asking, “God, why me?” And God always answered back, “Linda, if only you know the future, I’m preparing for you”. You see, as a Teacher, Mentor, Organizer, Leader, Change-Agent, and Healer, because of my past life experiences I am now more effective in supporting and giving spiritual, mental, social, and economic guidance to parishioners and at-risk populations. Had it not been for the challenges I went through back then; I would not be able to help others improve their quality of life by appreciating the good and bad that life has to offer. But God! My love of reading, writing, stories, and imagination really helped cultivate a mindful, still way of being,” which is and has been beneficiary for my journey of being healed and healing! I have found that music and storytelling are culturally relevant ways to connect Black and brown students with mindfulness.
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Rev. Dr. Linda F. Parham is an ordained reverend, and a native of Huntsville, Alabama. Linda has become a transplant of Massachusetts, and the city of Worcester. Linda has remained dedicated to working with women; people newly arrived in America, and people with disabilities, as they strengthen their foothold in the various sectors of the Worcester community. Linda has helped to build leaders of the African Diaspora in her local community, provide financial literacy and education to those in need and collaborating with other health advocates to create programs to assist those living with disabilities.
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