Robert Yummy Sandifer

Robert “Yummy” Sandifer was an 11-year-old Black boy growing up in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, surrounded by crowded housing, family instability, and the constant presence of street gangs. From early childhood he cycled through neglect, abuse, and short stints in juvenile facilities, drifting further from school and deeper into the streets. His nickname came from his love of cookies, a small, almost tender detail that stood in stark contrast to the life he was leading. By the time he wa ...

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