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The title “Hard Head City” depicts the featured story of a book containing eight short stories. “Hard Head City” takes place in Baltimore City. The author describes a real life view of the featured character’s experience as an Army Instructor and basketball coach at an alternative school. It is an utmost interesting and detailed story of happenings in the city during the 1990’s era. Some details of the story forecasts what needed to be done, in preventing the disparities occurring, today. The other 7 stories are as follows:
 Black Mondays: The author describes a boy’s journey from seeing signs of, “For Whites Only”, to seeing MLK’s memorable dedication and both inaugurations of President Obama.
 Chained 2 Da’ Porch: A chilling story of a woman abused as a child and as a daughter.
 Whose Life Is It, Anyway: Describes why a female soldier makes an attempt to commit suicide and the rigors of being a Drill Sergeant.
 2 Dans: A split family scenario concerning half-brothers with the same first name.
 3 Hots and a Cot: A Noncommissioned Officer’s account of life dealing with inmates at Leavenworth.
 Who’s Loving Katie: A sobbing story of an abused high school cadet.
 X-scape from Panama: Some soldiers’ demise in Panama.