by Not One More Project | Oct 23, 2024 | Stories
Tighten Up Told by Lex Perez Written by Adithya Reddy Baddam, Austin Lee Herrmann, Angela Ruth Bonopane, and Laurie Grobman Lex Perez “grew up in violence.” It began with his parents’ “dysfunctional relationship” when he was a young kid living in northern New...
by Not One More Project | Oct 23, 2024 | Stories
They Don’t Have to Be What They See Told by Jordan Rodriguez Written by Laurie Grobman The main difference Jordan Rodriguez sees in Reading today from the Reading he grew up in is the “loss of ‘neighbor’ in the word ‘neighborhood.’” In his community growing up,...
by Not One More Project | Oct 23, 2024 | Stories
The N.A.M.E. Movement Told by Jermel “Mel” Mitchell Written by Kat Proudfoot Messerly and Laurie Grobman Situational awareness is a key life skill Jermel “Mel” Mitchell knows well. Being aware of one’s surroundings is crucial at all times–navigating the...
by Not One More Project | Oct 23, 2024 | Stories
“That Could Have Been Me” Told by Diamante Written by Jocelyn Espinoza For 17-year-old Diamante (not her real name), violence in Reading was always present. Witnessing fights in elementary school, Diamante was confused because it wasn’t part of her own life. But...
by Not One More Project | Oct 23, 2024 | Stories
Stardust: This is All of Us Group Poem We are all community we are all one together, there is nothing we can’t get done. The sweetness of connection a natural confection Community is supposed to be like a huge hug a big spotlight on the ones you love I’m...
by Not One More Project | Oct 23, 2024 | Stories
Somebody from Their City Made It Told by Frankie Ramirez Written by Laurie Grobman Frankie Ramirez wants his students at Riverside Elementary School in Reading to know that “somebody from their city made it.” He tells them, “Be a teacher like me.” The kids reply, ...
