Q: So it was a smooth... A: It wasn’t smooth, like, uh, school was okay, had my – had my little troubles inside the school and outside the school, but I just managed to keep on working and just keep on pushing and trying.
Q: And how did you manage that? A: Just – just stay in – just stay in the teacher classroom, just every day, just be there on time every day, hand ’em every paper back that they hand to you.
Q: Last two questions. Please describe your life in 10 years. A: Hmm, after?
Q: Your life in 10 years. A: Um, I would have to say I’m gonna be rich. Um, 10 years? Uh, I would say, I be rich, just at home with my family, in a mansion.
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Q: What advice would you give other African American youth? A: Go to school! Just, keep going to school, ’cause the streets ain’t worth it.
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Q: Is there anything else you would like to add? A: Mm, no. Q: Alright, thank you Leonard for your time.