On this date in 2008, the Stacy Peralta-directed documentary, which delves into the everyday life of the Crips and Bloods in the ghettos of America and why the gang narrative is so alluring to today’s Black youth. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Surf and skate based director Stacy Peralta took a serious look at the […]
In 1992, a truce was announced by Crips and Bloods to deter the gangs from killing each other after the acquittal of four police officers in the beating of Rodney King in Los Angeles the year prior. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information What later became known as “The Watts Riots” was at the climax of […]
As we reflect on this week’s events in Baltimore regarding racial tension – and therein, a truce that was announced by Crips and Bloods to deter more violence from tearing up the city – it is important to remember that the very same narrative was occurring at the very same period of time 23 years […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Gang protocol takes precedent over an otherwise simple classroom interaction. While in class, an alleged gang member can be seen addressing another student writing on the board. In the video clip, which you can see above, he approaches the classmate and asks, “What is that?” Another student can be heard […]
