Jill Williams

Many are portrayed as lovers of all things hip and cool - of the superficial. Folks think they like music, pop culture and few things that are serious. People think that life is easy for them - that things are handed to them very simply. The media shows kids that live in cities as street savvy, smooth and very interested in appearance and style. The media doesn't often focus on how these young people may fear violence. Some have had friends die. Most are fighting against deeply rooted stereotypes. And beyond all that they want to be successful. It's not just survival - it's survival and success. It's like the movie, "Take the Lead." These kids are so much more...