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James Davis III
James Davis III, the youngest of three, one brother and one sister, was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. He grew up in a project named Roodner Court, the worst project in Norwalk at t...view moreJames Davis III, the youngest of three, one brother and one sister, was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. He grew up in a project named Roodner Court, the worst project in Norwalk at that time. Through his brother, sister, and relatives, he became exposed to the street life in the neighborhood: hanging out, going to the local dances, and smoking cigarettes. It was a time of African awareness—being black and proud. The times were hard, and there were limited opportunities, especially if you didn’t have any skills. Some teenagers and young adults had promising futures in sports (basketball and football), some went to college, some were into entertainment (singing, hustling drugs, stealing), and some were into pimping. Due to hard times and the street life, his brother became a pimp. He learned a lot being around his brother, but he was left to other crimes and was convicted twice. He spent a total of seven and a half years in the state prison. He feels and believes his second conviction was a blessing in disguise because during this time, he received his diploma, converted to the faith of Al Islam, quit smoking, and the habits he once had, he doesn’t have anymore. Also being locked up and around guys from all over the state, mainly Muslim, gave him a totally new positive outlook on life and a better understanding about God and society.view less