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Community Heroes Profiles

Singer And Activist Buki Domingos Named A KPBS Community Hero For Raising Awareness About Human Trafficking
- Sept. 4, 2019
- By Linda Ball
Buki Domingos, a professional singer, uses her voice in song and speeches to educate about human trafficking.

Opioid Addiction Educator Sherrie Rubin Named KPBS Community Hero
- June 1, 2019
- By Linda Ball
Rubin founded a nonprofit to reduce and prevent opioid addiction and overdoses.

Marine Corps Veteran, Praised for His Efforts to Assist Wounded Warriors, Named Community Hero
- March 1, 2019
- By Linda Ball
Operation Rebound's senior program manager sees sports as key to injured veterans' recovery.

Longtime Gender-Equity Proponent Kim Sontag-Mulder Selected As A KPBS Community Hero
- Dec. 1, 2018
- By Linda Ball
Gender-equity champion credited with restarting San Diego chapter of National Organization of Women

Gun Violence Prevention Activist Cornelius Bowser Recognized As A KPBS Community Hero
- Sept. 1, 2018
- By Linda Ball
Bowser is a community activist who seeks to make neighborhoods safer by preventing gun violence.
Imam Taha Hassane Named KPBS Community Hero For His Efforts To Address Politically Sensitive Issues
- June 1, 2018
- By Linda Ball
Hassane hopes that dedicated effort and energy will open up channels of communication.

Steve Binder, Co-founder Of Innovative Court Program, Recognized As A KPBS Community Hero For His Work With The Homeless
- March 2, 2018
- By Linda Ball
Court program pioneer seeks solutions to legal problems faced by the homeless.

Environmental Justice Advocate Diane Takvorian Named KPBS Community Hero
- Dec. 1, 2017
- By Linda Ball
Takvorian is recognized for decades of work empowering residents in low-come areas to seek a healthy and sustainable quality of life for their neighborhoods.

Attorney Elizabeth Lopez Named KPBS Community Hero For Her Work With Asylum Seekers
- Sept. 7, 2017
- By Linda Ball
The San Diego attorney is recognized for her pro bono immigration work with individuals fleeing persecution.
Affordable Housing Advocate Anne Wilson Named KPBS Community Hero
- May 26, 2017
- By Linda Ball
The Community HousingWorks veteran sees affordable housing as a critical need in San Diego.

Health Advocate Elizabeth Bustos Named KPBS Community Hero
- March 30, 2017
- Linda Ball
Bustos has spent decades promoting health and justice in Southeast San Diego.