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To Shawn Lesley, everyone is royalty
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“I’ve worked other jobs; I dishwashed, I worked at a hospital, I’ve loaded trucks, I’ve done all that. But I found peace being at The Contributor.”
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“I’ve worked other jobs; I dishwashed, I worked at a hospital, I’ve loaded trucks, I’ve done all that. But I found peace being at The Contributor.”
“He’s taught us so much, and I only hope he can feel some love reflected back to him through the piece.”
There’s so much I’ve done in my life, I don’t regret none of it. I can honestly say when I die, I want them to put on my tombstone, ‘it’s been one hell of a ride.’”
“It’s about more than the dollar. You’re accepted as somebody, as a real person.”
“I go home and meditate now … I always just meditate on God. I stay focused, put all my trust in God, meditate and listen to the gospel. I feel … alright.”
The Nashville skyline is one of countless horizons Michael Reed has glimpsed over his 57 years.
Since Beverly Gallaher started selling The Contributor in 2014, it’s helped her remain active and present in the community.
“I’m glad I’m off the streets, I ain’t gotta worry about the rain and cold anymore, you know what I’m saying?”
When Pedro Lopez goes out to sell The Contributor, he appreciates what he gets — but he relishes the chance to give. More than just letting that paper go, he tries to pay forward as many little blessings as he can. “A lot of people don’t know what you’re going through,” Lopez said. “And I wanna shout out the people who bless me with the paper. I give them gifts — even if it’s small, little things, I give ‘em.
“When so many people walk by you and they just don’t even acknowledge your existence, it starts to make you feel obsolete,” said Bradley Boyce.
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