https://www.namnguyenphoto.com/about daily 0.75 2025-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/7edc7b86-beb5-47d3-9dfd-5a175e886752/Snapchat-652632488.jpg https://www.namnguyenphoto.com/moments daily 1.0 2026-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/06656e46-ad98-4376-926e-8436a788ab2b/protest.jpg Moments Deon Henderson chants during the Defend the Will of the People Rally on May, 15, 2025, at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Henderson is a member of Stand Up KC, an organization focused on advocating for fair wages, decent working conditions and a voice for low-wage workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/4b789ca2-c896-4e57-8c4c-f1668d7d65c3/20250220_loscomales_NN046.jpg Moments Sebastian Valencia, 7 months old, wanders through the aisles of Los Comales Restaurant and Store. Sebastian is the son of owner Ezequiel and Latisha Mendez and will explore when the store is not too busy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/f9766420-d27a-4f0d-9e8f-1d41d0ea68ce/20240929_SportsActionRaw_Nguyen_777a.jpg Moments Helias High School students cheer as the Crusaders score a touchdown on Sept. 27, 2024 at Helias High School in Jefferson City, Mo. 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The research on the corn kernels seeks to create a healthier, natural alternative to synthetic dyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/a7c2df47-375a-425a-a18b-af94e4517d55/20250225_mubase_NN072.jpg Moments University of Missouri pitcher Victor Christal throws the ball against Lindenwood on Feb. 25, 2025, at Taylor Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Mizzou’s game against Lindenwood marked the first home game of the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/df28aabc-9ce4-4ea6-8aa7-92eff189474b/20250218_weather_NN81.jpg Moments Ethan Taylor walks across the mural on Hitt Street on Feb. 18, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. 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Harrison is a professional auctioneer on the side and was named the 2025 state champion auctioneer and state champion ringman at the Missouri Professional Auctioneer Association Conference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/36cd1e57-2385-43db-9e23-c8e1f168ae0e/20250405_wisebros_NN342.jpg Passed Down Harrison cheers as someone places a bid during the semiannual auction on April 5, 2025, at Wise Bros. Inc. in Kingdom City, Mo. The auction is an opportunity for farmers to sell and buy various pieces of equipment. “The strength of the market was fully on display that day,” Harrison said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/f52f5698-1f3d-4aa1-b09b-cc573064b11e/20250320_wisebros_NN194.jpg Passed Down From left: Elaine, Adelaide, two weeks, watch Harrison as he pushes Lewis, 4, and Miriam, 5, on a swing on March 20, 2025, at their home in Fulton, Mo. 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The Daisy House lies right across the street from Bobby's late aunt's old house. He used to spend a lot of his time at the house getting high until his aunt eventually sold it to in2Action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/b3e46c7c-45b3-4670-bad7-910d4832f0a6/20251217_indepth002.jpg A New Path Bobby, right, listens to fellow program participant Patrick Steward during a skill drill class at in2Action. Bobby had the idea of starting an organization similar to in2Action while in prison. He wants to name the organization "Ready4Recovery." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/80440437-aebf-4d6b-a618-e018584fb489/20251217_indepth003.jpg A New Path Bobby takes notes during a skill drill class. When Bobby first entered in2Action, a faith-based organization, his belief in God was quite unstructured. However, his belief and interest in religion has only expanded since joining the program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/4b034ade-2992-44e3-9ebf-a27c7f4229ae/20251217_indepth004.jpg A New Path Bobby tries on a new shirt at the Salvation Army in Columbia. Participants at in2Action receive vouchers for clothes at the Salvation Army and The Wardrobe. Bobby was able to get multiple clothing items for himself. “Someone might look at me and think, 'What a fine, young man,'" Bobby said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/10fb40d1-d29b-4e51-84b6-8d3ffe431d3b/20251217_indepth005.jpg A New Path Bobby helps unload food donations given to in2Action along with house managers and other program participants. Bobby hopes to become a certified peer specialist through in2Action, potentially becoming the house manager for the Daisy House one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/31a70cf0-a557-4311-b64e-bf57358c8887/20251217_indepth006.jpg A New Path Bobby smokes outside during the cold night. After his relapse, Bobby said he felt immediate regret. "I came here for a specific reason and I’m getting it," Bobby said. "I asked for God to work on my heart and he’s working on my heart, and I turn around and do that." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/c29d7b83-52a6-4963-81fd-becb33f4586b/20251217_indepth007.jpg A New Path Bobby listens to Jessica Chambers, director of the Reentry Opportunity Center, during a skill drill class. Jessica met Bobby through his uncle, Donnell, a close friend she supported after his release from prison. After Bobby moved to Columbia, Donnell introduced the two, and they quickly grew close, a bond that continued even after Donnell's death in November of last year. "When my uncle died, she was one of the first people to reach out," Bobby said. "She was really there for me." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/3024a4c9-9de3-489f-933e-c41cfc9c79d7/20251217_indepth008.jpg A New Path Bobby speaks to a criminal justice class at the University of Missouri about his experience in prison alongside other in2Action participants. They discussed the poor food, harsh correctional officers and the segregation of prisons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/1afdd573-744a-49bc-83c9-e1260897e49f/20251217_indepth009.jpg A New Path Bobby the Snowman entertains Serenity Young, 2, during the annual in2Action Christmas party. Bobby has nine kids of his own, ranging from ages 11 to 21. He makes sure to call them regularly each week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/7af3bfb4-fe0f-4b51-ae6b-f0c139568c11/20251217_indepth010.jpg A New Path Bobby pulls out freshly-baked chicken for his birthday dinner at the Daisy House. Bobby was originally going to grill them outside until he stepped in dog poop and quickly moved plans indoors. He, however, doesn't seem to mind much. "I'm just grateful to turn 41," Bobby said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68067ae76578ff0e2bc189b4/6cf7e758-55aa-4010-a443-9d7d73586d81/20251217_indepth011.jpg A New Path Bobby sits on the porch across from his aunt's old house before a skill drill class. After everything he's been through, Bobby views the house differently. “I would be in the garage, hanging with some people and I’m down there getting high," Bobby said. "I already knew what in2Action was and I’m looking at the guys standing out there and talking and whatever. But I never once thought that that’d be me over there. Every time before I go into class or any time I walk on that street, I just sit sometimes and look at that house.”