Washington DC's southeast neighborhood was plagued by violence and poverty in the 1980s, earning it the notorious title 'Murder Capital'. A wealthy businessman promised college scholarships to 67 seventh graders, but their daily struggles to survive amidst violence, poverty, and addiction made it difficult to reconcile their dream with reality.
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Washington DC was ravaged by crack cocaine in the 1980s, earning the nickname 'Murder Capital'. In southeast DC, 67 seventh graders were promised college scholarships by a wealthy businessman.
