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Move Over John Grisham: Explosive New Book ‘Voices from the Concrete’ Set to Rock Los Angeles and Uncover Billions in Homeless Corruption

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LOS ANGELES, CA — John Grisham riveted the world with The Innocent Man, but a real-life legal thriller unfolding on the streets of Southern California is about to cause heads to roll in the political establishment.

Bishop Sherman D. Manning, the world-renowned “Bishop of Skid Row,” has announced his upcoming book, “voices from the concrete/the bishop of skid row shares tent testimonies and a powerful vision to end homelessness.” This explosive memoir pulls back the curtain to expose the dark underbelly of the Los Angeles homelessness crisis.

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From Homelessness to Hope

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The Public Ministry of Bishop Sherman D. Manning

Few public figures in Los Angeles have lived a life as unconventional as Bishop Sherman D. Manning. His story is one of hardship, redemption, faith, and an unwavering commitment to people living on the margins of society.

Between 2016 and 2019, Manning became widely known for his homeless outreach throughout Los Angeles. At a time when he himself experienced periods of housing instability, he organized large-scale efforts to feed thousands of homeless men and women, helped place individuals into housing, and publicly challenged city leaders to do more for those living on the streets.

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Manning Plans Homeless Prayer Vigil for Mayor Bass

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Pastor Sherman D. Manning, founder of Yes We Can Worship Center (YWCWC), and the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles under the leadership of Pastor K.W. Tulloss have called a National Homeless Prayer Vigil for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. The vigil will be held on Friday, February 3, at 7 p.m., at YWCWC, 10306 Avalon Blvd. in Los Angeles.

“Mayor Bass is going to need help from heaven in order to bring leadership, accountability, and action to reduce homelessness and end street encampments in Los Angeles dramatically,” said Manning. He and Tullos, along with local ministers and community members, will also declare a Spiritual State of Emergency.

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