Growing Up In The Projects: “A Part Of Who I Am”
Like most kids raised in the projects, my goal is to get out. But it’s not that easy.
Amareya Pugh
My Teacher Gave Me A Second Chance, And It Changed My Life
When the police came, my teacher got in the police car with me. At the station, I heard her tell my mom, “I’m not gonna let them take him away from you.” I was in third grade.