melvin parson

Melvin Parson founded We The People Opportunity Farm with the mission of helping formerly incarcerated individuals get a second chance at life. After his tragic passing in March of this year, long-time member LaWanda Hollister took over as the farm's executive director. She talked with Lee Van Roth about her vision of keeping Parson's dream of helping others alive.

Ypsilanti Township’s We The People Opportunity Farm’s new Executive Director, LaWanda Hollister, says she will do all she can to carry forward the work of founder the late Melvin Parson but admits she has big shoes to fill. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Testimonials are pouring in to remember Melvin Parson. The founder of We The People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti passed away on Thursday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

We the People Opportunity Farm has been giving formerly incarcerated and returning residents in our community a new path forward for years. The work continues, and now the nonprofit is in the process of expanding its outreach with a new café. WEMU's David Fair talked with founder and director Melvin Parson and about expansion and impact.

Giving back. It's the manner in which Melvin Parson chooses to live his life, one person or one neighborhood at a time. And Melvin's intention to make a difference has been realized. Melvin is founder of the 'We the People Opportunity Farm' in Ypsilanti. One of the ways Melvin and the farm give back is with a no-cost, food distribution program, and right now, a primary focus is on taking care of people in the Sugarbrook neighborhood, Melvin shared the inspirational story and filled us in on what comes next in his conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

WEMU's Lisa Barry and On the Ground Ypsi project manager Sarah Rigg talk with Keesa Johnson from the Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund about efforts to…

Today is Juneteenth. WEMU’s Lisa Barry has been sharing the thoughts of several different community members about what Juneteenth means to them. We The…

There are many ways to work towards equity and opportunity in our community, but urban farming might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Melvin…