"I remembered the difficult moments of my life, and they were times that saddened me, but I was so thankful that I made it through, because I could have easily not made a contribution to the greater good," Parker said.
Tyrone Parker, ex-con turned D.C. peacemaker, talks faith, forgiveness in new memoir
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As CREWS builds rapport with youths and parents in the Greenway neighborhood, Mr. Parker said, the immediate plan is to speak with members of the 37th Street Crew.
New civic coalition seeks to fill gaps in D.C. government's disjointed anti-violence efforts
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