"The murders and shootings have been afflicting certain Jersey City neighborhoods a ..but 21st Century provides HOPE to our Youth.

Poet, Melida Rodas made history in 2013 when she was chosen by The City of Jersey City to serve as inaugural poet. She recited her poem “The

Updated: Jul. 02, 2013, 3:45 p.m.|Published: Jul. 02, 2013, 2:45 p.m.