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Misguided Loyalty
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 1980βs. As a boy, he was seduced by what he saw as the βglamourβ 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 heβd never earned.
Thanks to Tommy Shakur Ross for telling his story. The excerpt from Larry Davisβs book, βAmericaβs Conduct: Inner City Escortβ was read by Joshua Burton. Additional music in this episode was provided by Jeff Atkins, who is also incarcerated at San Quentin.