The Rev. Deon K. Johnson, originally from Barbados, has made Brighton his home and the community at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church his family since 2006. He is one of the modern-day community leaders and trailblazers whom Patch is highlighting in recognition of Black History Month. Johnson, who worked as a priest in Ohio, read about St. Paul’s and was intrigued by their programs, like adopting families through LACASA, and openness. “They were welcoming to anybody – gay, lesbian, whether you were conservative or not,” he said. Johnson is changing the face of his congregation by including youth …

In recognition of Black History Month, Patch is highlighting modern-day community leaders and trailblazers who live or work in our Patch towns. The group includes entrepreneurs, school board members, principals, doctors and politicians.  Adrienne M. Davis, secretary of the Plymouth-Canton school board and one of the people whom Patch is highlighting, said Black History Month goes back to a time when black Americans were not considered a valid part of the country’s history. “The purpose is to highlight achievements and positive contributions,” she said. “It’s not just for African Americans, it…