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                                   Shaun Price

 "Joining Omega Psi Phi was a choice deeply rooted in my passion for service and desire for brotherhood. From the moment I sought membership, I envisioned a path where I could make a real difference in my community. Embracing this fraternity meant uniting with kindred spirits, working together on service projects that uplift and transform lives. Within Omega Psi Phi, I found not just a group of brothers, but a purpose-driven family dedicated to making a lasting impact."

[PHOTOSTORY 4: STRUGGLE] Weekly Migranes

 By: Alden Barbour

Anna has experienced migraines at least once a week for the past seven years. She has tried numerous remedies with little help.

Anna's migraines have had an impact in all areas of her life. She has seen several different doctors to try to find relief.

Prescription medication is nothing new to Anna. She has tried numerous kinds of medication to help the migraines.

Nurtec has been the most helpful in providing relief. Recently she has been prescribed a shot for relief.

Over the years, Anna has learned to live with the migraines. She is always willing to try something new to try to overcome them.

She was hesitant at first about the shot. After talking with several people she is getting her first one nest week.

Anna realizes that her migraines could be much worse. However, it bothers her when people say she is overreacting about a headache.

Her go-to to help avoid weekly migraines is blue Gatorade. She always keeps it on hand.

She claims only blue will do. She will only settle for another color if she must.

When asked if blue Powerade would do, she laughed and said absolutely not. She is loyal to Gatorade.

Sometimes, if the migraines are bad enough, neither medicine, caffeine, or Gatorade will help. When this happens she has to go to bed.

Since Anna has experienced her migraines for so long, one that bad is rare. She can push through most of them.

There are so many things that can trigger her migraines too. Not getting enough sleep or even certain smells are big factors. 

She recently had a brain MRI and head and neck Angiogram. Everything was normal.

Everything coming back normal in Anna's scans was certainly an answered prayer and great news. However, has left her surprised and with even more questions.

Hopeful for answers, Anna lives her life to the fullest, without letting her illness get in the way. She is always laughing and having fun.

Some weeks are better than others. Last week, was great, with no migraine at all. 

Anna is excited to have heard that some people are experiencing migraine relief from facial botox. She is interested and willing to try.

Most people who know Anna know about her migraines and are supportive. She says these people are her rock.

Anna does not let these migraines hold her back. She pushes through them and lives her best life.

Better days are ahead for Anna. She is hopeful.

[PHOTOSTORY 4: STRUGGLE] An Evening with Someone Visually Impaired and Hard of Hearing

By: Emily Potter

A lamp lights up the window of a brick duplex in the small town of Metter, Georgia. This is the home of local Shirley Davis. 

A cheerful Davis smiles brightly for the picture. She is 86 with still a lot of youth still left in her. 

Davis poses for the picture with her best furry-friend Trudy. Trudy is a 6-year-old dog who provides companionship to Davis. 

A watchful Trudy stands guard at the glass-screened door. Davis has struggled with the lost of her sight and and hearing as she has gotten older with age, however, Trudy helps makes the days go by.

Davis tells one of her neighbors about the latest book she has been listening to. She tries to listen to podcasts because she can't read well anymore. 

Trudy sits by Davis as she listens to her podcast on full volume. "Sorry for the the audio being so loud, it's just too hot to wear my hearing aids so I have it on full volume."

Trudy guards Davis on the couch. Everyday, the two of them will sit on the couch and listen to books or podcasts. 

Two white doves and a glass Christmas tree decorate Davis living room cabinet. "I am not sure what exactly is on my cabinet, or where it all came from, but it adds something to the space."

Davis walks slowly into the living room after grabbing a treat for Trudy. Davis' caretaker has taught Trudy several tricks that Davis can easily repeat herself with her dog. 

Trudy begs for the treat held above her head. "Beg Trudy, beg."

Davis feeds her dog her hard earned treat. "I can't really tell where she is so I hope she just takes it out my hand." 

Davis, Trudy, and her neighbor Megan sit in the living room talking about school. Megan often comes over to visit Davis a few times a week when she is off of work. 

Megan accepts a friendly handshake from Trudy. Trudy is well trained and friendly to all of Davis' visitors. 

Trudy sits right beside Davis as she rocks in her chair. Trudy never leaves her side. 

A picture hangs above Davis' living room side table. All of the decorations Davis has had for years and hasn't changed them since. 

The living room lamp lights up a small floral dish. This is where Davis will place miscellaneous items.  

Davis rocks in her chair. "I spend a lot of tie rocking in this chair. I even face it towards my door so I can watch the cars go by."

The neighbors are mowing their grass in the cool summer evenings. Davis' has several neighbors who often check in on her and take her to doctor appointments. 

A leather chair sits comfortably in the corner of the living room. This is where Davis will sit and watch TV, even though she only sees figures.

A Christian devotional book sits as decoration on Davis' side table. This book hasn't been touched in years since she has started to loose her sight. 

[PHOTOSTORY 4: STRUGGLE]

By Jordan Jasper

The place where a future music enthusiast lays his head through trails and tribulations to get where he wants to go. This will be the place where imaginations turns into reality. 

These phot shown here played a role and exemplifies many emotions. This was the lock that two brothers who put up at the age of eight to honor his two cousins killed in a car accident. 

This is a road everyday that a college student would endure with v103 playing in the background. The station gave him a sense of being apart of a community

This college student is performing older RNB classic at a music performance. Also known as Adonis, a college student who struggled finding a home and a passion with a younger brother with similar career aspirations.  He and his younger brother both lived in the heart of Atlanta, where music is the midst of it all.

This is Donald McCall the younger brother of Adonis , a former college student who found his love through a group of friends that were struggling without a place to stay and found hope through their music expression. He then heads to a function hosted by his friend DJ. 

Him and his friend Gavin are together discussing ways that college students can get a talent of what they can do out there to the college campus. 

    Dj Brown is a former homeless college student that found his love for music after high school. He said he got the inspiration from hearing music in the backseat of him moms car. 

Xavier Lincoln is a friend of Dj who also found the love for entraining through various ways such as being a DJ and forming entertainment functions as he was in his house without enjoying himself in college.                        

                                         

Xavier found his passion for music after he Met Dj. He said that DJ told him that one song can express a million different things which eventually led to him learning more about it.

Growing up, Xavier loved the falcons and still does as he is an Atlanta native. The jersey that he is wearing means a lot to him from being raised in the ATL culture. 

Xavier created many Atlanta theme shirts like to one that is shown. He loves that Atlanta has a stereotype of people that love to hustle and become entrepreneurs. 

The beads represent growth and spirituality said Dj, the owner of the diverse mind function. It is something that may seem only precious to a creative mind.

DJ and Xavier felt the need to go out and tell college students to express themselves and feel free with music being a way to do so. Pictured is Max Harris who tunes into an RNB classic that makes him feel at peace.

Different clothing items were sold at the free mind music event with vendors selling products that cater to college students in need of finial assistance. 

College students that were victim of being finically unstable had the opportunity to sell art. Camilla brown pictured is selling sewed hats for a unique style catered to her African heritage. 

Camilla creates a 70's piece of art to show the expression of hair during older times. This was the uprising of a generation during this time she told. 

Jannson Williams could not afford a pair of shoes as a kid with his parents in and out of jail. He felt the need to bring out custom styles that he made to express his creativity. 

Jannson got his passion for creating his brand from his younger cousin who passed away when he was in middle school. He said that is cousin loved to wear sides and sandals and wanted to tribute to people in need of them.