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The perceived thrill of gang life can be hard to resist. consequences can last a lifetime

Tommy Shakur Ross grew up in South Central Los Angles in the 1980鈥檚. As a boy, he was seduced by what he saw as the 鈥済lamour鈥 of gang life. Thirty years later, Shakur is still paying the price for giving his most to a gang that ultimately brought the kind of fame he wishes he鈥檇 never earned.

Thanks to Tommy Shakur Ross for telling his story. The excerpt from Larry Davis鈥檚 book, 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Conduct: Inner City Escort鈥 was read by Joshua Burton. Additional music in this episode was provided by Jeff Atkins, who is also incarcerated at San Quentin.

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