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Against All Odds As an African American male growing up in an inner city community, one is considered by many as an endangered species. One can find it difficult and at times a struggle to stay out of the conflicts brought about by the surroundings. When faced with such conflicts and adversity, one must focus to stay a float and on course in a society where one bad move can forever change one’s world. The most important thing to keep in mind in these situations is surrounding oneself with positive and highly motivated people. Few teens are fortune enough to have a place where they can go to escape their surroundings and interact with other highly motivated teens. I am member of a service organization named Jack & Jill, and as a teen in this organization I am able to interact with teen