Maybe the cycle of violence will never end. Will it? What if I want to change? I don’t want to keep living like this.

16 year old shot and killed downtown. Many young people traumatized.

We talk about everything: youth, city life, or culture. But also, let's talk about the Hood. Like no place else, there's is a reason why people mention us in their legislation and music. Why do some seem to mimic or mock our way of life and being? The Hood is a special place. Let's talk about why. We talk about education, leadership, systems that influence the Hood. Let's unpack.