Jacqui One

I have read the first 1/4 of the book and I really like the way it's done. the perspectives of the youth is quite compelling and they articulate most of their experiences as if they were adults. This is a testament to the fast, hard lives they had to live. Caring for themselves and living to stay alive day in and day out. I was excited to read how they were aware of current events in their community and across the nation. it was also clear that they were aware of the stereotype they were expected to "uphold" as black kids from the ghetto. I will be reaching out to the Director of the Jesse White Scholars Program next week to set up an interview.