Even if you are from the same neighborhood as someone else, you might still be coming from different places. Where you are from is a complicated question and it elicits complicated, but interesting and thought-provoking responses. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

TaTa Sherise | Comedian, Actress, & Writer

I’m from Camden, New Jersey, a small city outside of Philly. Camden has gotten better over the years but it was pretty rough when I was growing up. My background is very interesting and most definitely helped me build character. My father is Jamaican and my mother is American. My dad was in the streets, and was a top dealer, so I spent the first few years of my life “hood rich”. Read more>>

Kernifer Card – Spiropulos | Kernifer, Author, Motivational Content Creator

I was born and raised in a beautiful island called Jamaica, Amongst my 5 siblings. Growing up we were not rich but I had big dreams which I almost thought would never happen, because I got pregnant at the age of 15. I struggled for many years feeling low and full of fear But, I never stop pushing to achieve my goals. Read more>>

Elohin | Hip hop/ rap artist

I grew up on the Eastside of Detroit, Michigan in a single parent home raised by my mom, aunt and late grandmother. We were poor and or a working class family but always managed to have enough to somehow make it. Growing up mainly around women, my uncles were really the only male figures that I had besides my friends and a few guys in my neighborhood. Read more>>