40 Years, 40 Faces: Zukhra

Arlington, Virginia

Zukhra’s marriage was abusive. A mother of two, Zukhra woke up one day and decided she’d had enough of the abuse. She contacted legal aid who helped her get a divorce and custody of her children. Then Zukhra restarted her life as a single mother and has embraced the new beginning with energy and a positive outlook. She’s completing coursework for her GED and would like to attend law school. She currently works to support herself and her children and is a very talented artist. She has sold her drawings and is hopeful she’ll be able to continue to sell more to supplement her income.

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“40 Years, 40 Faces” was a 2018 photography and storytelling project marking VPLC’s 40th anniversary. Photographer Glen McClure and writer Marshall McClure documented Virginians impacted by VPLC’s work, using portraits and interviews to highlight resilience, dignity, and the ongoing fight for justice.