Ten prestigious African American males were honored today, joining 300 others who have received the same honor in Montgomery County.
This event is a long-standing tradition to show off the hard work of community members.
Each Honoree was nominated by peers and other organizations in Montgomery County.
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News Center 7′s Malik Patterson spoke to Quinnan Howard who works with Montgomery County as an Officer of Reentry Manager.
He says he works to make sure everyone contributes to making their city a better place.
“If we can get our returning citizens into more of those opportunities that’s the return I would like to see,” Howard said.
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Howard’s job encompasses helping formerly incarcerated people become helpful and responsible members of society.
“It helps the community it helps us with safety and provides for their family and loved ones,” Howard said.