PBS CONVERSATION: , 'The Other Wes Moore'

SUMMARY

Judy Woodruff talks to Baltimore native Wes Moore about his new book, 'The Other Wes Moore' which explores the stories of two inner-city young men who share the same name, but lead very different lives.

WES MOORE:
I think expectations play a -- play a huge role.
And, as Wes even said to me, where he said, you know, if people expect you to do well in school, you will do well in school. And if people expect you to graduate, then you will graduate. And if people expect you to be on the corner selling drugs, then that's what you will do as well.

You know, one thing my mother always says -- and I think it's accurate -- is, kids need to think that you care before they care what you think. And I think, for so many kids, particularly ones who are growing up in very precarious environments, many kids don't feel like many people care about them and care about their future.

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