TROY’s Rosa Parks Museum to host community forum on ‘Homelessness in the River Region’

The Oct. 24 community forum coincides with the exhibit

The Oct. 24 community forum coincides with the exhibit "Homeless" by artist Jim Hager, which is currently on display in the museum's gallery.

“Homelessness in the River Region” will be the topic of a free community forum at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum on Thursday, Oct. 24.

A part of the Real Talk forum series, the event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Museum’s auditorium.

Panelists for the discussion will include Patrick Aitken of the Mid-Alabama Coalition…

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Dothan resident overcomes period of homelessness to earn TROY degree

TROY graduate Mica Robinson overcame homelessness to earn her degree.

TROY graduate Mica Robinson overcame homelessness to earn her degree.

For a college student, graduation is the culmination of a years-long journey.

In the case of recent Troy University graduate Mica Robinson, that journey was more challenging than most.

Robinson, who graduated from the University’s Dothan Campus in December, spent the bulk of her college career in a state of homelessness.

“In (about) 2013, I…

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