By Kevin Parades My first moments in United Playaz (U.P.) were amazing. When I walked through the doors, I saw a bunch of students laughing and working. Many of these kids that I knew were in gangs, and I wouldn’t expect them to be their doing homework. Out of their mouths I heard, “Ms., can you help me with my homework, it’s due tomorrow?” It made me feel like anyone can be welcomed there without being judged.