Darren VincentI lived in the hood for the first 27 years of my life. I got into over 300 fights during that time. I was shot and stabbed several times. After reading a couple books, I was inspired to make something of myself, not just for me but to pull others outof the hood, especially my family. I now own a successful business and most of my family is out of the hood. I also created a literary festival that celebrates literacy and several programs that help less fortunate children. Read More Read Less