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Stories beyond the pages. Reflections on art, history, coastal life, and the timeless pull of the sea.

For years, adults have tried to keep young people out of trouble using warnings, threats, and fear-based lectures. “Don’t do this.” “You’ll end

In many neighborhoods, young people grow up hearing the same message: get respect fast, build a name early, don’t look weak, and never

Most people try to fix violence after it happens. Darren Sankofa Seals wrote Wake Up Stories to prevent it before it starts.

In a world where street life is often glamorized through music, social media, and movies, very few voices show the real consequences behind