Reverend Valentino Williams is about to ascend to a new tier in spiritual leadership, one that will position him to lead not only his church, but churches throughout the region, and eventually the world. He is known for his fiery and passionate sermons that touch souls and change lives. He is youthful and progressive, and
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.