DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- In two years, Zion Robinson will be a voter in the Bull City. He has lived in the Cornwallis Road community with his family for 10 years. From his 16-year-old perspective, he shared the issues he believes plague the neighborhood.

"Drug abuse, gun violence , and things not getting fixed around here," he said.

He was among many teens in the audience who took part in a community conversation that covered a number of issues affecting them and their families. One of the issues referenced was potholes not being fixed.

"It damages the cars and has folks walking further. It has us thinking we are not cared about in this community," said Lashauna Lundsford, who used to live in Cornwallis.

This community is looked down on and doesn't get a lot of support or care about i

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