“Eric Jones, my cousin. In the last 10 years, he has shown me a whole new path. I live a much better life now because he showed me there are so many opportunities and options other than doing dumb stuff.”
Darryl Jones
“My parents’ influence has stayed with me my whole life, especially when I make decisions. My father is gone, but I’m still him and have to represent his traditions right.”
Willis Daniels,
2700 block of Dickinson Street
“My mother (Delores Hymon) was my best friend. She taught me everything except how to live without her. It’s still rough getting over her death because she was so inspirational and helpful to me in becoming who I am.”
Michelle Hymon,
2300 block of Pierce Street
“Eric Jones, my cousin. In the last 10 years, he has shown me a whole new path. I live a much better life now because he showed me there are so many opportunities and options other than doing dumb stuff.”
Darryl Jones,
Southwest Philadelphia
Interviews by Joseph Myers Photos by Tina Garceau
“My mother (Delores Hymon) was my best friend. She taught me everything except how to live without her. It’s still rough getting over her death because she was so inspirational and helpful to me in becoming who I am.”
Michelle Hymon
“My parents’ influence has stayed with me my whole life, especially when I make decisions. My father is gone, but I’m still him and have to represent his traditions right.”
Willis Daniels
