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Lazaro Vazquez, October 14, 2012
My name is Lazaro Vazquez. My first name is a Spanish variation of Saint Lazarus, and my last name descends from Spain. I’m half Cuban, half black. I was raised in New England, specifically, Plymouth, Massachusetts. At the age of thirteen I moved to Hollywood, Florida, to be closer to my aging grandparents. My two…
Read MoreJulio Nelson Ventura, November 15, 2011
Sometimes when I am alone in my prison cell, I wonder if the Mara Salvatrucha will ever denounce their self-destructive lifestyle and find the social circles that are going to help them adjust to society. Perhaps this is not a realistic idea. But even if it is not, should I stop dreaming and envisioning a…
Read MoreKeefe Williams
I would like to talk about a justice system that needs to be fixed. Exhibit A: The Danger Outside: For decades, we have talked to our boys about the threat of being unfairly targeted by law enforcement. Last spring, the shooting of an unarmed black teen by a neighborhood watch volunteer racheted up the stakes,…
Read MoreOcie Wright Jr, August 7, 2012
Ocie Wright Jr. (August 7, 2012) It’s funny how I find humor now in things that used to upset me. I don’t know if I’m just past a point of not caring or that I’ve just matured over the years to realize that I’m the only one in control of my temper and emotions. I…
Read MoreLucas Wade Whaley, 2012
Lucas Wade Whaley (2012) Fifteen guys go to the board. Fifteen guys go to the board and fifteen guys get hit. I’m hearing that all of them are for the ‘nature of the crime.’ They’re not supposed to be able to do that anymore. I am horrified and terrified. They are just going to keep…
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