Today’s podcast will be featuring a poem by Jacob Saenz, “Evolution of My Block.” As I read this poem, I want you to think about the pathway to gangs or other peer pressure induced situations. Why do you think our society glamorizes violence and gangs? Are you working against this in your family and circle of influence? Think about how people get recruited into gangs and what could we do to fight it in our cities? Keep these ideas in mind as I read.