“Young Rasheed” is a must read urban story that will captivate you with its tension and release of raw street drama. Be prepared to go on a journey with Rasheed Kimble as he demonstrates his bravado in revenging his best friend, Curtis Brown’s death, and simultaneously climbing the merit ladder of the infamous Avenues street gang as they rise to power. Nothing seems to stop them until deception and greed become ingredients within their echelon and all hell breaks loose causing the Avenues to implode! But young Rasheed resurfaces taking the ethos of his predecessor to bring forth a new crew of youngsters. Conditioning and training them to embark on a money making scheme defrauding the Treasury Department out of millions of dollars. “An exciting real and raw urban thriller!” “Feel the protagonist grow on you as each chapter brings forth tension, sorrow and triumph.” Also read the insightful essay titled: “When? Where? How? And Most of All Why? Our Youth Embraced The Gang Culture In South Los Angeles.” Authored by Haki Askari “A must read essay for those who want to know the truth” “A historical road map on how Los Angeles Social clubs, Revolutionary Groups and African American gangs were formed in Los Angeles.