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The storyteller talks about his community Roxbury, MA and how something needs to be done about the continual violence.

A powerful second reaction to the recent violence in the Roxbury neighborhoods of Boston, Sergio's story follows his acceptance as a young man of violence. Because of the death of very close friend and role model, Sergio learned to "cherish life" and has become closer to his friends.

This story incorporates video clips, audio sounds, and his own personal narrative about growing on the streets of Roxbury. Rob reflects on his connections to the recently increased violence from Warren St to Humboldt Ave, after the well publicized death of Jahmol Norfleet, a former gang member killed while he tried to start a truce. Unfortunately, he knew several men killed recently through neighborhood basketball games and school, but he realizes he needs to focus on school and work in order to "leave the streets alone."

Jayme, an active member of her community and staff at the Mandela Residents Cooperative Association, came to the workshop with the intent to create a story about the benefits of mentoring with young women. Through the story circle experience, she realized that she could convey her message more dramatically with her own story as a teenage mother and how mentoring has affected her life in positive way.