Sunday, April 23, 2006

BBC News
I almost cannot believe there are over 50 gangs in Compton, no wonder Compton wants peace and quiet. There is so much anger among the people who have to live there. That’s its almost as if they are stuck and have no choice, family is keeping them,(Also referred to as Gang brothers and sisters) who are they going to go to the police officers? There are not enough officers to control anybody and protect themselves, let alone protect an individual. There needs to be more care in Compton, more government attention, more officers, protection, and security. I have never been to LA, but all I hear is great things and how big it really is. What if I never took this class and had no idea where and what Compton was, I could be endangered for not knowing if I were to visit South LA.
One comment I will make is Compton residents and the father Stan Bosch should worry about fixing their community to make it a better place but it seems they are trying to make a publicity out of there city. If Compton gets a better name that means another city will have a worst rap for the gangs. Eventually some other community will have to be the city of gangs. I would focus on activities to keep younger kids out of gangs.
Gangs are created by people who have ran away from family, people who have been, bored, hurt, abused, violated, scared, homeless, dangerous, These people join gangs to feel wanted, needed, and powerful. The reason so many younger kids get recruited into gangs is because they don’t know any better. The biggest issue with gangs is once you’re in there is no getting out. There needs to be something better out there to keep kids away from gangs.

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Black Voices In hip HopGraffiti: Art or Vandalism?

Graffiti does not destroy the walls or the trains; Graffiti is a way to express, and for others to see their great art! Politicians, the government and powerful people have ignored the streets, one too many times. Ignoring these problems, and turned away will cause more ignorance and trouble. What are they waiting for Will they help someone other then the ones who have it all before things worsen? I would gladly offer my room wall for someone to come and paint something meaningful. I enjoy "graffiti writers". People can go into their houses to avoid graffiti, because it’s not going anywhere, if anything people are spreading the news and making it an event to get together and find graffiti to view!