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Nya B. is the author of “94th & Racine: The Roots of Me” and “94th & Racine: The Growth of Me.” She is working on a third, “94th & Racine: The Evolution of Me.” Photos provided by Charisse Barnachea

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Sharonda Brown, also known as Nya B, grew up on the South side of Chicago in what she described as a chaotic home. There was substance abuse issues and alcohol issues. As a result of that, one of her behaviors was anger and she would get into fights. She ended up becoming a mother at 16 years of age.