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Soundtrack to School Violence by Cristel Martinez of Philly Youth Radio

From: YouthCast
Length: 00:09:39

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Cristel moved to Philadelphia from the Dominican Republic with one goal in mind: to become a music producer. She didn't expect the daily routine of hateful words, unconcealed drug use, physical fighting and exhausted teachers that she found at high school in Philadelphia. But when Philly Youth Radio got a hold of her, Cristel spun her love of music and her disappointment at school into an incredibly creative story that takes you right into the hallways of her school. Read the full description.

4 Cristel moved to Philadelphia from the Dominican Republic with one goal in mind: to become a music producer. She didn't expect the daily routine of hateful words, unconcealed drug use, physical fighting and exhausted teachers that she found at high school in Philadelphia. But when Philly Youth Radio got a hold of her, Cristel spun her love of music and her disappointment at school into an incredibly creative story that takes you right into the hallways of her school.

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