What is the complete title?
The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream
Who are the authors of the Pact?
Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt
When did George begin to think about being a dentist?
After his visit to the dentist at University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark
Where did George spend his childhood?
Stella Wright Housing Projects
What happened to Jenkins on the playground?
Fell through the planks and knocked himself unconscious.
Who was the dominant figure in Jenkins' life?
His mother. Ella Jenkins Mack
Why was Jenkin's mother so desperate to leave the Muhammad Ali Avenue projectS?
She was a proud woman, raised in Warrenton, SC, to fend for herself
Where did Ella Jenkins work?
financial customer service representative for Chubb Insurance Company
Who was the father figure in Jenkins' life?
the dad of his friend. Shahid Jackson
What was Jenkins' first job?
groundskeeper at High Park Gardens (their apartment building)
Why did Jenkins' enjoy school?
3rd grade teacher, Viola Johnson made it fun and instilled in them that school was imporatnt
Where did Jenkins attend school?
Louise A Spencer Elementary
What was the name of Sam's mom?
Ruthener Davis
What could Ruthener Davis not do?
Read
Give a small Synopsis of Davis's family?
Mother born 1933 to poor farmer. Married Kenneth Davis at 15. Hadkids- Kenneth Jr., Roselene, Fellease, Sam...more later on. Moved north to Newark
What was the decade of 1980 famous for in Newark?
Level of violence and crime unprecedented
When was Davis born?
January 19, 1973 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark
What did Davis's mom do for the community?
Sweep the streets because she could not afford giving money to the church
When did Davis's parents divorce?
When he was eleven
What was unique about Davis's youth home?
Mother had an open door policy for siblings and fanily
What happened to Davis's older brother Kenny?
Went into army, married, Ruthie died, turned to alcohol
What happened to Roselene?
suffered from a mental problem
Who was Davis closest to?
His sister Fellease, later changed name to Fenice
What was Fellease's achilles heel?
Her drug addiction
What happened to Carlton?
Lost interest in school. Was put into special education program, graduated in 1904
What was the drug of choice in Dayton Street Project area in the 1980s?
Crack
What happened to Noody, Davis's best friend?
Got a scholarship to play baseball but didnt keep it and returned to the projects
What did Reggie teach Davis?
Kung Fu lessons. Tried to keep the kids out of trouble
How did Davis defend his grades to his friends?
Said he cheated
Where did Davis attend middle school?
University high- the most prestigious in their district
When did Sam and George meet?
7th Grade
What was the University High's graduate percentage?
85-90% rate graduates completed college in 4 or 5 years
Why did schools such as University High and other School within a School program exist?
Research in 1960s showed that public schools were not prepareing students to accept jobs beyond menial labor
What was protested April 1990 ?
Despite the overwhelming black population, the schools were not permitted to teach african american history
What did Rameck do to his biology teacher?
Silly Stringed her face as a prank. She threatened to file criminal charges
What is the story of Rameck's stepbrother?
Was really smart. Was teased. Grades dropped Invited to be exposed (possibly motivated) to college life
Why was Rameck angry at the white crowd gathering around their arguement?
-He was confirming their worst stereotype -One of the boys was disrespecting him.
Did the white boy he assaulted press charges?
No. He was arrested though by the South Orange police
Who decided Rameck's fate at the school?
Board of University administrators
what did Rameck that he landed in trouble for during his freshmen year?
He stole a sweatshirt from the campus store
What book inspired both Carla and Rameck?
Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black boys
When did the boys begin clinical rotation?
third year in South Jersey
Who was Na-im?
George's childhood friend met at Stella wright housing project dropped out and was arrested moved in with him
What did Garland do?
He was failing school so he changed his grades on the report card to trick their mother
who taught George how to drive
Rameck showed the influence of a male role model
What did Dr. Nicholas require of his male students?
Must wear a tie to class Rameck was worried because didnt know how Asked Jason Karns for help
Why was Rameck worried when he was pulled over?
Edison cops dont like black people
What did NJ's consent decree do?
Agree to overhaul state police to end racial profiling and avoid civil rights lawsuits by US Dept of Justice
How was Rameck and his friend Dex treated when they were stopped?
Were frisked and car searched without consent Was arrested
What was Rameck charged with?
Interference with a police officer and possesion of a deadly weapon
What was Sam's motto?
Determination Discipline Dedcation No one can tell me that i cant succeed
What does Ujima mean
collective work and responsibilty
What mentorship program did the guys begin?
Ujima
what program did the guys start recently?
Three Doctors Foundation
What did the guys do musically?
Recorded a few songs for a few rappers thought they had a chance with Bad boys Record
What was offered to Rameck that made him almost break the pact
a job as a teacher of biology
What did they need to do to qualify for Access Med
minimum composite average of 3.2 on 4.0 system over 3 yrs Only rameck and sam made it
What is the make or break course?
Organic chemistry
Who was Dr. Linda Hsu
their biology teacher helped usher rameck and sam through med school
Why does Sam think he needed to be doctor
Saw the relief in the eyes of people in the ER It was his purpose