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Lived It, Studied It: Redefining Education at Homeboy Industries

Every American has some form of access to education, but most Americans do not know what it’s like to be a gang member—this is where Homeboy Industries comes into the picture.

Homies Sit in Front: Homeboy Industries Assumes its Voice in the Classroom

Homies—a familiial term used at Homeboy Industries—in higher education harness their resilience accumulated through years of profound life experience.

My In-Tents Year of Service

These men and women have endured so much in their lives, and here they are, growing together. It was such a cheesy metaphor in my mind for my upcoming year with JVC. I want to release my apprehensions, fears, and grow together with my community.