23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Making a Difference in living the American Experience

Celebration of the ministry, missions, military, small business and human services work of Rev. Dr. Bell and his wife, Dr. Veronica Bell. As Americans of Jamaican heritage, their American experience has included the wife serving in the military, the husband in ministry leadership, the wife working for the Department of Social Services, and them together operating small business to employ others. As others helped them when they were young, they now help others through their leadership in supplying needs with food insecurity, homeless services (e.g. laundry love), and youth leadership development. Their public service and gifts bring people together of all nationalities in respect and love with a vision for spiritual and economic development of families and communities.

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Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Copyright: © Lisa McDow