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r. Gwenuel W. and Cynthia Mingo have been working as a couple to make the world a better place for 56 years, and the 80-year-old Gwenuel, who goes by “Mingo,” and the 77-year-old Cynthia, both retired educators, are showing no signs of slowing down in their mission to serve others. Cynthia, originally from Tallahassee and a graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU), volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida, welcoming families, giving hugs, and helping out wherever she can. She also educates students about African-American history. “I visit schools, churches, and wherever people need me,” she
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said. Through a cooperative-learning traveling scavenger hunt she created and continually upgrades, she teaches students about science, math, and more. Cynthia also helps children in the United States and the Bahamas to build spiritual foundations. Mingo, a native of Key West who graduated from FAMU (where he met Cynthia) and earned his Ph.D. degree, is also active in the community. He serves as president of the FAMU Alumni Association for Alachua County. He attends Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, where he is a trustee and sings in the choir. With his Series 6 Securities License, he educates people about money management and insurance so that they can protect their families.
Story by: Jacki Donaldson
