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If her strict, Panamanian mother would allow it, Jacuyra would hang out all the time on Franklin Avenue in her Brooklyn neighborhood--because that's where all the boys are. In the past, hanging out with boys has gotten Jacuyra into trouble. But as a 16-year-old who doesn't often think about the consequences of her actions, Jacuyra would love nothing more than to head back out to "The Ave", if only her mother would let her.
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Review of ‘My Mother vs. The Streets’Jacuyra’s honesty is what makes this piece truly gripping. She starts out with a great scene of an interaction with her mother which sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The story describes her challenges dealing with life outside of her house, as well as life with her mother. Jacuyra continues be completely frank about the situations she’s faced throughout the story, and as a listener, it felt like I was having a conversation with her. She was amazingly bold and did not shy away from sharing very personal conversations with the world. One of the best aspects was her ability to tell the story in her own voice, it was clear that she wasn’t trying to be anyone else. I admire Jacuyra for her courage in telling this story to so many people and I truly think this piece is remarkable. |
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WNYC Morning Edition - December 9, 2008
Transcript
HOST INTRO: Today's Radio Rookies story comes from a 16-year-old who, like many teens, often doesn't think about the consequences of her actions. Scientific research has shown that the decision-making part of the brain is not yet fully developed in adolescents. One professor of psychiatry says the teenage brain is a bit like the Nike slogan: Just Do It. Radio Rookie Jacuyra's mom tries to keep a close eye on her, because she knows her daughter has made some serious mistakes in the past. (A note to listeners: this story includes talk of teens and sex.)
[walking up stairs]
JACUYRA Mother I'm home!
[cooking sounds]
MOTHER: [speaking in Spanish]
NARRATION: That's my mother, she's always mad at me.
MOTHER: Listen, I don't have no time, I'm working right now very busy.
NARRATION: On the weekend my mother makes food to sell. And my little brother and I deliver it to people around the nei...
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Kaari Pitkin, Senior Producer
Sanda Htyte, Associate Producer
Marianne McCune, Editor
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jocelyn rivera
Posted on December 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM | Permalink
hi
The piece I listened to was mother vs the streets i chose this piece because I think i admired how honest an very personal it was being that the producer shared so much about them self with out holding back.
The piece was about a girl named Jacuyra who talked about growing up in a neighborhood where boys are highly intrested in "bagging girls " I found this piece to be very relateable not in the sense of Jacuyra who is overly intrested in getting the attention from boys but in the sense that I live in a nieghborhood simular to hers where guys try everything to "get in your pants " but in my oppinion it is how you carry yourself I feel like in jacuyra case she wanted to much attention being that she says she met some older guy while wearing some pum - pum shorts walking to the laundrymat .
I think that it all boils down to how you present your self if you present your self respectfully you will get respect . i think that is the same in all nieghborhoods
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