Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting. David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Khalida Hakimi is seen praying in the background, as Khalid Omar plays with his son Ferdous Omar, 2, before praying himself once his wife is done, during their first Ramadan outside of their native Afghanistan. Khalid, Khalida and their son Ferdous have been living in New Bedford, MA since November of last year when they left their home in Kabul, Afghanistan. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Khalida Hakimi is seen praying in the background, as Khalid Omar plays with his son Ferdous Omar, 2, before praying himself once his wife is done, during their first Ramadan outside of their native Afghanistan. Khalid, Khalida and their son Ferdous have been living in New Bedford, MA since November of last year when they left their home in Kabul, Afghanistan. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA