Why is Tash in jail? Why is his incarceration unjust?

Does Jayjones have a chance to become a professional basketball player, or is he throwing his life away pursuing an unrealistic dream? Discuss.

Why is the night on the amphitheater stage so important to Neeka and the narrator? What does it mean for them?

What is Mama's opinion about Tupac's legal troubles and his "gangster" reputation?

Explain the subject of "Brenda's Got a Baby," and why the song is so important to D.

How is the term "throwaway kid" used in the novel?

What opinion does the author express about Tupac Shakur through her story and characters? Is he a bad influence, an important artist, or both?