The Grand Rapids Chapter of A. Philip Randolph Institute recently hosted a panel discussion as part of their Black History Month Virtual Community Conversation program. Watch the recording from the February 15th Facebook Live event HERE. Hear our sisters as they share their stories of the obstacles and challenges they’ve overcome, what they’ve learned from their setbacks— and how they’ve learned to persevere through it all. The panel was moderated by Kathi Harris of Grand Rapids PROACTIVE with panelists Connice Montgomery (Grand Rapids Community Advocate), Debra Wade (Certified Peer Recovery Coach), LaWanda Hollister (Detroit Community Advocate), Kim Woodson (Founder Redeeming Kimberly) and Shellie Cole-Mickens (Founder House of Blessings)