Ten stories which cross boundaries of geography and generation.
7: Gtetto Life 101. Lee Allen and Lloyd are 14 years old and growing up in a tough Chicago neighbourhood where, for most, the American dream is distant. But the "ghetto" life can also be vibrant and fun. The two boys certainly are, as they make their way through a typical week. Producer David Isay for Soundprint and National Public Radio
Editor Sharon Banoff