... people don't want to even acknowledge. The filth ridden streets and condemnable buildings are home to the elderly, hardworking, and children, in addition to drug dealers, prostitutes and criminals. After hearing Kozol's description of the area as a rat's nest, one cannot help but wonder how the children are able to remain spiritually faithful and hopeful. One major part of the setting ... St. Ann's Episcopal Church. The building occupies a spacious close along St. Ann's Avenue opposite 140th Street in the Bronx. It is more than just a museum; it is a virtual center of community activity...

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• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School