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Once Wrongfully Convicted, Eugene Gilyard Opens Freedom Coffee House In North Philadelphia
"It's something that I always wanted and hoped for, to be able to have my freedom, my family, be able to go to my business," Gilyard said.
April 3, 2025
For Eugene Gilyard, each morning starts with gratitude. The freedom to drive to work is something he once only dreamed of. Now, he owns his own business.
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Gilyard, who spent more than 15 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, begins his days unlocking the doors of his new dream: Freedom Coffee House. He opened the North Philadelphia business with his wife, Najwa Anderson, in January. The shop, located at 4906 Old York Road, has quickly become a community staple.
"It's something that I always wanted and hoped for — to be able to have my freedom, have my family, be able to go to my business," Gilyard said.
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