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Bishop Omar Jahwar honored as community leader after his death from COVID-19 complications
The 47-year-old activist and mentor drew on his own history as a troubled teen to create a nonprofit group that helped curb gang violence in Dallas for over 20 years.
Pastor Omar Jahwar, a prominent city leader and gang interventionist, addressed students at a 2019 workshop on ways to cope with threats of mass violence in schools. Jahwar died March 11 of complications related to COVID-19.(David Woo / Staff Photographer)
Omar Jahwar, a community leader who died last Thursday of complications related to COVID-19, will be remembered this weekend at a memorial service and celebration of life.
Community honors the life and legacy of Dallas religious leader and activist Bishop Omar Jahwar
Colleagues and family members say Bishop Omar Jahwar died early Thursday morning. His team with Urban Specialists say they are prepared to continue his vision. Author: Demond Fernandez Updated: 10:26 PM CST March 12, 2021
DALLAS Some community members across Dallas are mourning the loss of a man who they are describing as a mentor, motivator, minister, and leader who was committed to helping spark change across communities that are often neglected.
Bishop Omar Jahwar died on Thursday, March 11.
Bishop Omar, as those closed to him would call him, was founder of the Dallas-based nonprofit Urban Specialists. His circle of supporters say losing him is tough.