Tears in the Bayou - The Streets of Houston
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- Опубліковано 12 гру 2024
- "Tears in the Bayou" is a gripping and eye-opening documentary that delves into the heart of Houston, Texas, unmasking the turmoil within the city's inner core. While Houston boasts an impressive reputation, home to countless Fortune 500 companies, the film uncovers a darker reality-a city grappling with an alarming surge in its murder rate.
Through poignant and unfiltered real-life accounts, the documentary introduces us to resilient individuals who have survived life-threatening incidents, bearing lifelong physical and emotional scars. We bear witness to the heart-wrenching narratives of parents who have lost their beloved children to the ruthless clutches of gun violence-over 4,194 lives tragically cut short in the last 15 years alone.
As the film paints a vivid portrait of their day-to-day struggles, we witness the profound transformation these broken families undergo after such devastating loss. Houston, plagued by relentless shootings spanning back to the 1980s, stands at a crossroads: can it find hope amidst this turmoil? Or will the tears shed by shattered families merely dissolve into the vastness of the bayou, forgotten and unaddressed?
"Tears in the Bayou" stands as an urgent call to confront the underlying issues plaguing one of America's greatest cities. In the face of adversity, it challenges us to question our collective responsibility and explore the possibility of finding solace and redemption in a city long haunted by violence. This documentary beckons us to contemplate whether Houston's heartache can pave the way for a hopeful tomorrow, or if it will continue to bear the weight of countless shattered dreams.
Written and Produced by: Rico King
Project Manager: Carlos Harrell
Narrated by: Deric Muhammad
Produced by : Black King Entertainment
Productions@blackkingentertainment.com
www.blackkingentertainment.com
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This epidemic is happening in every city across the country. My son was shot and killed 2 1/2 years ago. Not gang related, not drug related. He was set up by people he thought cared about him I think. Trial for the shooter is coming up so I don’t say much about it. Our young men. Our sons, dying and going to prison. I feel every word these families said. The agony is beyond words. His girlfriend called me and my younger son and I went over there to an empty block just to find him unconscious and bleeding. I’ve felt despair, rage, unforgiveness, loneliness, flashbacks, insomnia…it goes on. I hope these people are ready for the consequences of murder. They’re not! They get arrested and worry more about their not guilty pleas. They don’t have guns in prison. It’s heartbreaking. You can grow up in a neighborhood and still make it. We have a choice. They made the wrong choice! Clout chasing! My son and all of these people are gone for nothing! Pray for this lost generation!
"If I can't feed my family and this man can feed his, one of us gotta go." The dumbest thing I ever heard in my entire life smh.
Right!!!!
Frfr 🤞🏾💯
I’m listening like if you see this man working feeding his family why not let that be your motivation to want to do the same! Just an excuse to kill someone sad sad sad!!
Trimzby Cartier exactly brother I was thinking the same thing how stupid was that statement! This is a mentality and a choice that's why I can't feel sorry for these fools....these are not black people these are niggas!
it might be the dumbest thing u ever heard and i can kinda feel u...but the reality is thats just how some dudes think when they at they lowest point. in reality, thats not just a black thing thats practically lowkey the american way. even in business "if we aint got and u got, we gon take"...i agree though it is backwards n sad but like they say "is what it is"
Born & raised in Houston. Dropped outta HS in 10th grade. Served in the Marines and Army for 11 years. Now I’m a ER nurse here. Please stop shooting each other.
Edit: One year later and seeing this for the first time. Thanks for the likes. I love Houston. I was born and raised in Alief. To those people doubting me, I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1998. I dropped out of HS in the 10th grade. I went to Tomball junior college. It’s called Lonestar College now. The Marine Corps accepted my GED plus 15 college credits. I have the DD214’s and the medals to prove it. I’m not saying this to convince the people who think they know the military or my story. I’m saying this because I want young men and women to know that they can still make it if they don’t finish HS. It will be hard, but you can do it. God bless. Semper Fi.
Nine more years and you would have been able to retire, why you stop?
A marine saying not to shoot people.... The irony
@@shouldntfckwitme3737 Protecting the country.
Anthony Le
It’s called GED
Thanks for serving 👍🏽
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” - Albert Einstein. A great quote to live by.
Galatians 5:13-26, My brothers and sisters, you were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other."
Albert Einstein was fucking his cousin. Thin he left his cousin for his cousins daughter. Not great values
@Vin Gasoline Thats DMT brother. They're brain is releasing a chemical thats gets them high and lets them have a peaceful trip on their way out. doesn't happen to everybody. The dope thing is that you can buy DMT on the dark web or from a really connected dealer and have that same trip. I heard the shit is life changing.
problem is that we live in world that conflates success with value, so a lot of people really don't know the difference.
If you really want things to change, as sad as it is to say, activists need to address this first and foremost before we try and fix anything else. The only way to get regular people to want to help is by addressing their wallets. The drain that street violence weighs on our tax dollars enormous, hospital bills, nobody has insurance, everybody who isn't selling drugs is on government benefits, lack of community owned busniesses. If we can fix the hoods, we can fix America.
I can't believe this documentary still doing #s, I had no idea it would get this big when I sat down and gave my story 💪 I appreciate yall
The problem is us, I grew up DIRT POOR, never thought of robbing or stealing, went to bed hungry many of nights as a child. I started working at the age of 9, delivering store flyers or returning bottles for money. No father, family on WELFARE. I always worked, and stay out of trouble. It's about the choices in life that you make. I could have join a gang and sold drugs, like some of my friends. I chose another way, kept PRAYING to GOD to help guide me to a BETTER WAY. The first time I PRAY TO GOD, TO NEVER LET ME GO TO BED HUNGRY AGAIN, that was the last time in my life, that I went to bed hungry. As a married father of one, there was a time when my whole house was unemployed, my wife and I, my son and the CAT were all unemployed. GOD MADE SURE MY STOREHOUSE WAS FULL, MY FAMILY HAS LACKED FOR NOTHING. GOD HAS BLESS ME AND MY FAMILY. FROM HARD WORK COMES GREAT BLESSINGS. GOD BLESS.
Amen
Seriously doubt your life has anything to do with fairy tales m8.
Grow up and realize its YOUR choices that has shaped YOUR life.
@@ChrisTian-lf2oh You worry about your life, and live yours, and I will live mine. GOD BLESS.
Praise the Lord, you have the answer! You didn't reject God's calling on your life. It's not about temple, pastor worship. It's about believing in Him and trusting Him. It's about a personal, intimate, heart-to-heart, relationship with Him through His Son!❤Stay connected to the source of righteousness and may He (God) continue to bless you & your family mightily, as you bless others with your testimony for His glory!💗 ("...the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." - Revelation 19:10) ~ hug
@@ChrisTian-lf2oh Exactly! And he chose to trust and connect to our creator. God knows what you need before you even ask Him. It's His good pleasure to provide our needs. No "fairytale" just reality!
I truly hate this mentality of being from the hood you gotta get it how you live....TF. I'm from the gutta. Lower 9th ward New Orleans. Ain't come from shit, ain't had shit, etc. I was a teenager mother X'2......Went to school, went to college, gotta career, open my own business and my older kids are following in my footsteps (minus the kid part). Them two kids I had...One in the navy, the other is about to graduate college. Cycles can be broken. Period. People have to want better to do better.
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Yes exactly right! I dont know you but I am proud of you!!
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@KKKrazy KKKaren unfortunately you're still in New Orleans. Lol. You are 5hrs away and everyone that left for "Katrina" went straight to Houston. You're not missing a thing. I actually live in Slidell now.
@Fish Sandwich Thank you. Its a lot of us though, its just not exposed the way it should be. Even though I grew up poor, I was raised by my parents. Which, they didn't play that "thug" shit. Now I have 4 children. All of which has the same father. My 23 year old is in the Navy, 21 year old graduated college but is at home trying to figure it out. 18 year old just graduated high school, and 16 year old with a year left to do. ALSO, I'm not a grandmother. I thank God for showing me the way.
Born and raised in H-Town... blessed to have made it out the hood... love it here... wish many more can overcome and beat the odds...
They have to want it. There's struggle and sacrifice to move up.
I'm omw out OG I made it!
@@southernguru1455 ❤️💪🏾🤘🏾
Much love, God bless. Bless up bro, you one of the lucky ones
See that's the issue @rawgangsta .. it wasn't luck it was ( his choice to rise up and move out ) .... Everyone has the same choice !!
Any grown man that cry on camera for his friend truly had love for him. He knows you loved him and he loved you. Hold onto that because it's special. Alot of niggas don't have friends like that. I don't. And to the father who lost his son. Your son is in a better place. He's with God. Keep your faith man
Common denominator, no father in the house. My brothers, my fellow human beings, we as fathers, are vastly more important than people want to acknowledge.
God made us the leader, you are so right. Without a leader the rest will perish.
Agreed
No father in the house, is not what makes you indulge in this kind of stupidity. I didn't have a father in the house with me, either... but my mother would have beaten the shit out of me or worse, before ever allowing me to demonstrate this type of ignorant assed behavior.
Richard Russ exactly!
Richard Russ or you could raise minimum wage so mothers don’t have to work all day. Most them had no one present in their homes because parents were working to much. Raising wages also allows kids to work a normal job instead of turning to crime.
I watch all kinds of documentaries. The ones with money......big productions, professional narrators, music etc. Without all that, this is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen of our people. Hands down You let the people talk. Let them express their reality. Crisp audio and visual. Well researched with no annoying loud, dramatic and distracting music. Well done.
For the people , by the people - Black King Ent
@@BlackKingEnt Damn right. All day luv.
Well said, I agree wholeheartedly...!
This was one of the best docs I've seen in a while, and I've seen 1000s. It evoked every range of emotion - anger, angst, hopelessness, sadness, despair, hopefulness, inspiration, informative - I'm ready to mobilize. The brother with the bowtie must be protected at all costs.
I appreciate this documentary and this needs to be seen by everyone that's a minority or from a bad or impoverish area. This is real, and though this wasn't my reality growing up, an I cried alot watching this. It was such a reality pill to swallow I kept having to pull away from it. Great job to the creators and for showing everyone the raw Truth, society would say shame on these black people for this killing robbing and hang banging, but my I was in grief because they won't understand this has become a way of life, and everyone would have an opinion without understanding, what would you do, when you grow up living and seeing this all your life, ans on top of it being in poverty, how do you stop it, especially when nobody would take the time to redirect or grab one by the hand and pull them up, I had no idea it was the bad. And my.heart goes out, I want better for my brothers and def can't stand the Killing of one another or the idea you have to live ready to die, or kill to survive. Tears fill my eyes at the idea. And that the fact there is no change or relief for them no help, and no way to change it, this is almost more deviating as watching what's going on in the Ukraine right now, they deserve better. And so do these brothers that are just trying to live in a world where it's get or be got!
The statements about not having jobs available is BS. I served 15 years(17-32 years old) in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. When I was released, I moved back home to Ca and then migrated to Houston. At first lived in North Borough Woods Apt(Greenspoint}, and I was working at the Greenspoint Marriott. From there I worked my way to supervisor and saved money. My spouse at the time and I were rearing our newborn. I worked at the Tubular Steel in Katy and went on to make enough to where we ended up buying a home in The Woodlands TX. Success is a mentality. I have since moved back to San Diego and I am a Pastor who works to change the community. I don't get paid because God called me to do this assignment. My point being, Success is a mind frame. You MUST CHOOSE TO LIVE!!!
First of all thank you for sharing your story yes you are right if a person wants to make it he/she will make it happen. Right here in the great USA I just watch a video's of people that grew up in the USA when they were kids got into trouble there whole live's them went to prison when they got realised straight to the air port and deported back to the country they were born from. What I saw was all bad they didn't fit in a few were sent back to Tonga island stuck living in a hut it brought them back to reality with nothing. The other guy got deported to deep in El Salvador where he got killed two months after he got deported. You can watch the video's on UA-cam.
Stay blessed and keep on working hope nothing but the best for you and your family.
@richard mccann you got that right I listen to rap music just to hear what they are talking about I was blown away what these kids are listening to and glorifying. I am okay with my 80's on back music.
Imma be real its my be bullshit to you but live in 5thward and find out your self...and you fought for what these pakeha's to posses you from the real Houston have been a war zone USO don't get it messed up
Speak Mr! You damn sure is right! Mind set! Motivation! You got 2 want 2 change! Jobs is out here 4sho
Admire u
I am a former Houstonian watching this and I am sobbing. My condolences to all of the families effected.
@Carol Chidester sobbing for HUMAN BEINGS
I'm their with u
Just because you're from the "hood", it doesn't define who you are nor does it determine your destiny. YOU define who you are and where YOU go. It's not where you come from but where you're going. May their souls rest in peace. My condolences to all of the families who lost someone to gun violence. Guns don't kill people,: hatred, lack of self love, lack of guidance, lack of education, lack of discipline and lack of respect kill people.
You should not speak on nothing if you live in a gang banging place you force to bang when you have people banging on you and shooting at you you going to bang the hood unless your parents move
In American stopping acting like you don't no
@@comptoncompton526 Compton Compton I can speak on whatever I choose to. I'm speaking from what I grew up seeing. I grew up in the heart of Memphis my guy. Joined The Gangsta Disciples at the age of 12. Been down for 19 years. Gtfoh.
@@comptoncompton526 You're right. I banged throughout college. And like I said it lacks self love, self respect and lack of knowledge. I did better because I knew better. Have a good day
@@comptoncompton526 and stop acting like you do know. Boy I tell you about these refined African Americans. Lol.
1:32
Instead of “one of us gotta go”, how about both of y’all stay and help each other survive. That’s how we win, we save ourselves.
that's not how capitalism works
@Wade Watts u a perfect idiot bro
Ercushka Kulmetov Take your commie shit and fuck off. Capitalism has nothing to do with what that man said. I am a capitalist and what he said is appalling. Capitalism can exist without this attitude of “If you have something I dont have I will kill you” , you know that, right?
Jesus fkn Christ.
That’s that retarded shit
@@donaldmack2307 yup ,tell that your own big companies who are raping entire states exactly that way,look at Chile ,Venezuela or Ukraine.And by the Way ,Communism is a political System while capitalism isn´t.And while Communism isn´t even forbidden in your constitution, capitalism as you have it today is...and there are reasons for it.Go and look what your founders thought about it.Ben Franklin would rotate in his grave if he would know that his face is on the 100 Dollar note.But i think that´s the sarcastic Way of the criminal Banksters to say:"Benjamin,Benjamin, do you really thought we would gave up that easy,now look at you-while slappin with one Finger on the 100 Dollar Bill.Which pretty much makes America easily a fucking joke.
We need more documentaries like this. Docs that show the.pain and damage, instead of glamorizing all the street shit.
😨😨😨😨😨😨😨
Preach
These stories have to be told from the perspective of the people who actually live it.
That’s why this documentary is so good! 💯
No only people from SURBURBIAN want to be there. We spend out whole lives trying to leave. I made it. You see glamorizing I see just another story.
These are the same ppl that glamorize sex offenders, prisoners, and cartel/mafia activity
Moved to HTX in '91 at the age of 19 and have lived all over this city.The one thing I know that has kept me safe is working, going home and staying the hell away from the club's and hood ass hangouts and gatherings.
and just to back door this comment. My father made move here to get me away from the Fort Worth gang wars plus he stayed on my ass because I was messing up bad. He told me make better choices. So I did. Some my closest potnas growing up are 4ever gone some are repeat felons. I was on the fast track in that lifestyle. I thank GOD and my dad that I am here today and able to guide my son on a better path.
Yea bro. I'm from Houston. I live in 3rd Ward off of Elgin. I love my people and the women. These niggas is just ignorant. You can live a very fruitful life down here. Just don't join a gang or associate with them.
@@jamesbrown-tv6ie what part of Fort Worth brother
And that's facts..but sometimes if it's your time it's your time.
@@k.anthony2399 I totally agree. A bunch of silly boys who never earned shit. Ignorance to the highest power. Forcing the world to acknowledge that they aint shit. Waste of life..
A OG that served 10 years told me that "your worst days on the outside are better than your best days inside". Think twice and take care.
Funny thing real shit don't get that many likes but bullshit flood the internet this the realest shit I've read and shout out to the OG that bestowed that knowledge upon u
@@gparker2388 Real recognize real. I'm glad someone else can appreciate and understand the true meaning of that statement.
@@godshelter211 right on✊🏿
Sounds like Big Herc.
@@mattseaman5397 I've heard of him, just haven't watched any of his videos yet but I'm definitely going to now. Sounds like he's got a lot of knowledge and wisdom to offer.
I’ve watched countless documentaries on murders, gang life, New Orleans, Chicago, New York, etc. This is hands down, the most in depth, thought provoking documentary I’ve ever seen. These stories, listening to friends & family members talk about their loved ones was not only heart wrenching but seeing these folks through their eyes really slammed the tragedy home. Listening to the moms made me grateful that both my children are safe & still with me. The survivors of shootings telling their stories was sobering. My heart goes out to each friend & family member; I will be praying for Houston. Thank you for sharing your stories, your tragedy & heartbreak.
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We pay while they’re growing up with EBT, housing, etc then when they finally grow out of the EBT on mamma they get it for themselves but now we get to pay for all the hospital stays and funerals. You ppl aren’t worth it!
@@bingmarshall6937 why are you wasting your time watching a video about the struggles of ppl who aren't worth it.. you ppl are obsessed!
Absloute madness!! So so sadz!!!!!!
@cray Smith #facts...they flaring right now
Being born and raised in Dallas Texas, this brought tears to my eyes mane. To all my brothers and sisters seeing this. I LOVE YOU ALL AND PLEASE STAY SAFE.
Fucc Dallas we talking about the 🤘🏽
I am a bald headed white male from South Louisiana and sit here @ 0500hrs in complete compassion for all in this video.
My demographics are inconsquential ... mentioned only to acknowledge that I could never truly appreciate the depths of such a life.
Retired from military of 30 plus years...I am left with complete pride of the strong men and women...leaders.
With an extended brotherly hand, my prayers are dedicated to you and yours.
May God keep you and bless you
Jay Joubert that was nice!
I know black and white Joubert from LA. God bless!
Jay Joubert Baton Rouge is starting to get worse than Houston
This was some real ! much love right back to you. We should work together instead of fighting one another.
Don't let a street fantasy blind U from the street reality. #WakeUp
*Bruh Bruh* that was best comment I've heard especially these so call gangsta rappers these cartoon characters smh
Stop believing in these rappers smh
Bruh Bruh Excellent fact!
The love of money is the root of all evil. If economics issues is the common denominator in all urban communities then it's time to eliminate the need for money. Sounds crazy but indigenous person have got to work together. African people are by nature communal. When their atmosphere is perverted with this industrial worldly substance and the resource and abilities to gain those substances are limited, then what you get is this world of chaos. It's time to study indigenous living. The industrious living doesn't work for impoverished people. Either go to school or grab a tool...whatever the case, it's insane to think there is anyway to not have casualties in the inner cities.
Danger is Real Fear is an Illusion
R.I.P. to all that were killed due to gun violence in around the world.
FAFAX ON FAX ON FAX!
I envy all dead 💔
The dead @ least in peace💚
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Wait a minute, guns commit violence? Are we talking about guns that think on their own? Wowzers
The violence here in Houston is just out of control. It needs to stop.
I'm from Dallas it's that bad in Houston? In 2021 ? Or is it worst since this video came out
@@JoJo-qj7vp it’s gotten a lot worse this past year. Started getting worse late 2019 early 2020 IMO
@Jay Danm unbelievable bro 600 ? I hope Dallas don't get like that
2020 houston became the new Chicago, bodies like never before. I was born and raised here.
@@JoJo-qj7vp It's worse now. Our murders are back up like they were in the early/mid 90s
I lived in Houston I'm back in New York. In the middle of this documentary I stopped it to look for an ex boyfriend I lost contact with years ago. I went back to Houston in 2014 looked for him, nothing.... Went online again today and found a obituary for him. I was hoping it wasn't him but then I saw his mamas name .... I'm soo sad. Now I'm rescheduling my clients.... I need a moment.
Folks be fighting over blocks that they dont own... smh.. #sad
If UA-cam actually starts putting ads on non-monetized videos by creators who never asked for them, that just goes to show how greedy this corporation can be. This thought is disgusting. UA-cam is essentially making free money off small channels and not paying them a single penny. Yes, these are small channels, but since there's so many of them, UA-cam will still make a huge profit off of this new policy. I don't care if UA-cam hates us now, it must be said by someone. I urge to our subscribers that we spread the message to all creators, and urge UA-cam to immediately repeal this new policy.
- Father
Word
Fighting over blocks that the HOUSING AUTHORITIES OWNS!
@@btx5740 Exactly
Saids who....all of what our ancestors built was taken....and thrown into money that the slave owners took so they future generations can build stuff
I'm 43 years old born and raised in Houston Texas, Houston never been peaceful. It been rough here not cool at all we lost as a culture as black people.
This is so sad. I'm here in Georgia and feel for yall bruh. We lost as a people...Only God/YAH can fix us
Bullshit. Houston is incredible. I stayed in sunnyside, 3rd ward, mo city, and I'm currently in greenpoint. If you mind your business, you good . Trust me
Im 45 and thats a lie there are several areas with no crime Houston is big as fuck
I love the hood
B A D Houston hell nah u trippin I’m from the west ik it dangerous every where in houston 💯
One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen! I’m from Houston and I’m still here. I pray we get it together.
This documentary was put together very well real talk.
Yes and you look kinda beautiful In your profile pic Valerie 😉 real talk- no disrespect
Very sad watching this, all those young men wasting their lives away on negativity.
Valerie B not really
#kane poe they spoke to try and keep younger people from being in the streets sometimes that more important than being gangster
U are right
Hands down one of the best documentaries I have ever seen in my life!! My bestfriend son was murdered this year and I started doing research to understand this life style that our children are gravitating to. Please wake up, Go to school, and get an education and READ READ READ!!!!! INCLUDING MYSELF. Thanks for this video I will be sharing and making my 2 daughters watch also.
If I cant feed my family smmfh how about getting a job or better yet don't have a bunch of kids if you cant even feed yourself.
I would say most of these people have mental health problems, and don't understand how to get ahead.
Lol no shit
@@trustbro6414 true like honestly kids just make things a little harder,I mean at least you got a family but it's a lot and it just be better when it's yourself because it's you but with a kid you should take care and provide for them and some can't do that.
STFU
Thats how it is in the streets. He ain't lying.
Grew up in Africa.Live in St Louis,Mo.All I see in America is just opportunities.I cannot judge my brothers who were brought here long ago but have been caught up in this mess.Sometimes,you gotta run your own race.This gang thing kinda slows you down.I was too poor in Africa to even think about not making it in this country. Life is beautiful and nobody is justified to take another.
For every 3 cents a life is taken a memory is destroyed we are like one-way computer and if you take bits of memory out here and there it will be one crap computer and no one will want to use it they will destroy it and throw it in the rubbish if anything we can do better we have to
Hi Gitonga, my how ever many great grandfathers was a Revolutiary soldier here and so our family has been here since the beginning. My wife, like you, is also an immigrant from Philippines. Anyways, I just wanted to say it's nice to see that you have a wonderful perspective and appreciation for our Country. Praying The Lord God be with you here.
I was born in Ghana but been raised in Houston since I was 3 this the kind of life I've been used too I've been to prison before and now I'm finally going back to Africa for the first time and I feel like as black man we really need to help and uplift each other instead of killing
IT BREAKS MY HEART TO HEAR THESE CHILDREN TALK AND THEY CAN'T EVEN ENJOY BEING A CHILD BLACK WHITE LATINO MEN WE ALL NEED TO CHANGE FOR THE CHILDREN LIKE PAC SAID LEARN TO LOOK AT EACH OTHER LIKE BROTHERS AND NOT DISTANT STRANGER'S I KNOW IT'S HARD I BEEN TO PRISON 4 TIMES AND I RAN WITH THE ALMIGHTY LATIN KING QUUEN NATION AND I HAVE BEEN PART OF THE PROBLEM I AM HOPING TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION NOW ONE LOVE
@not much leg hair you ain't even got leg hard no testosterone having ass bitch 😂
I'm happy to see people like you exist
This statement deserves 1000+ likes my dude
John Capio I salute you man for real it takes a real man to recognize his own faults and learning from those lessons to become a better person 💯❤️ praying for you and your future accomplishments🙌🏽
Too many caps. Write normal
poverty is the devil and it makes people do ungodly things.
Money doesn't make happiness
@Jack Shrader tf you know what and how it feels I'm from the streets and yeah poverty and struggle do make a human do things. That's how this system works for some . While rich on the fortunate love lavish ai t bout shyt on the other side so before you speak on what you dont know step on the streets and see if going hungry and wanting nice things dont make you do some shyt boi
no people are the devil
I will say this. if the government shut down last longer than expected and these people have no income at all. They will do things that they never thought they would do to keep food on the table and a roof over their head.
@Jack Shrader they make not kill people but they are bitter on the inside and this effects the dynamics of the household.
On February 16 of 2019 we loss my nephew Davonte R. White. He was in the car with some of his other friend here in Houston at the corner of West Montgomery and Little York when he and his other friend was shot in the back seat of the vehicle that they were in. After he and his other friend was shot in the back seat of the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle drove him and the other friend to the fire station and dumped them and drove off, my nephew did not survive. So to all of you claiming to love the streets so much I am here to tell you that the streets are not going to love you back. Stop with this nonsense, stop hating on your own kind and try to build each other up.
rip Davonte R. White.
My condolences my brother
I was born in Houston in 85. My family moved to Dallas in 91. Not sure which city has higher crime, but I love Texas. Peace y'all.
Houston for sure
@@SuperHtownswag 252 murders in Dallas last year. 300 murders in Houston. Too high for both cities. They're on pace to be higher this year too.
The real reality is that GOD needs to be first in the lives of all of us ......not religion .....2 TIMOTHY 3 AND MATTHEW 24
Religion represents how somebody sees God or has a connection to God. I think you're saying religion, but really should be saying what you mean through another term.
@@chriss4357he did, u just don’t understand. He made his point just look at it
I have no words, I have tried, I'm Australian, just know I see you
very well made.....i can tell alot of personal hard work went into makeing this docu....i lost my cousin 28 years ago he was shot and died in my arms last words he ever said was help me mike....i was truly touched a few times in the docu...it brought back alot of emotion ....i will prey for the families ......again well made
When ppl see a family eating, they don’t see the struggle, hard work & sacrifice that produced that food. They just see the reward of hard work. The formula for survival is the same for most of us. It’s irksome to here that “if your eating & I’m not.....) bs because the majority of us struggle to have the things we have. The guy in this film said “they catch felonies” like it’s a cold or they’re victims of the felony. I wanted more than my parents & the ppl in my neighborhood so I studied, worked 2 jobs, went to school & slept 5 hrs a day for 5 yrs. 5 yrs is all it takes! If I can do it, anyone can. They just have to want it. If I sold drugs, the end game wouldn’t be “being a drug dealer”. They’re in love with that fast money without work effort but the trade is the high risks of jail & death. Gansta Rap/gun culture is the tool that a portion of our ppl use to commit self genocide. If we want others to respect us, we have to respect ourselves. What good are Jordan’s, chains & cars when your soul is lost?
You're so correct. I'm glad you used your brain and hard work to better yourself. We all have the opportunity to make it in this country, as long as we have our health.
And they call you privileged.
I started to watching these documentaries to help educate myself on something I know nothing about. While growing up my folks had their own struggles ... we were poor like most of us in the flyover states, but I knew I was I safe to go outside & ride my bike. I believe so many people in this country have a strong opinion on shit they have NO idea about. They have NEVER lived in these kinda neighborhoods. This is like the 8th or 9th doc in the last 3 days....so thank you for putting this out. Maybe more people like me who don’t know will take a minute learn & try to understand rather than judge & honestly slander these young folks with no education as to how this could happen. We need BIG changes in this country. As a white woman with a mixed child who raised by parents who taught me to love everyone & accept anyone who loves you back, I pray more people will start reaching out across these lines that have drawn for us & say NO MORE! NOT TODAY! Help each other & love Thy neighbor. NEVER stop educating yourself ... that is where the understanding & change will come from. Peace to these families & the friends. Thank you.
I would like to first express my deepest sympathy, to every family or friend represented in this documentary..I went through school with one of the father's, on here and i remember when his son was murdered, tragic and senseless..I would like to say to Mr and Mrs. George Kemp thank you for all that you are doing to make the community, aware of the gun violence and numerous murders, stealing our sons and daughters..Thank you for not closing yourselves off from society, instead you are giving of yourselves to help others..I never met your son, however he is the mirror, image of his dad, if he was anything like his parents i know in my heart, he was an awesome, young man because you both raised him to be..I have a son, and i'm not ashamed to say this is a fear i have daily, getting that phone call.. I am praying for your continued strength and courage as well as my own. May you and your family remain Blessed!
We are looking to have ALL parole Offices either holding G.A. meetings there or sending any and all convicts with a gang jacket to a G.A. meeting 90 meetings in 90 days. Same as AA. We ask that all concerned help to create a G.A. meeting in their community. All necessary literature is free in the G.A. website.
That was a dumb logic “if I see you feeding your family and I can’t feed mine” ni??@ it’s called working for what you need. That’s how you end up dead dipping into somebody else situation.
Do you live in Atlanta? You look familiar
@@michaelhines4600 lol wuddup bro
Straight player hater, can't stand jealous people like that
Or a foodstamp card. Don't forget about that.
@@starjunkie2804 yea that happens when our people glorify being street. I’m with the 21st century it’s time to go out and get it the legal way. Feels better not looking over your shoulder. But a lot of us don’t see it that way.
" more black men are in prison today than were enslaved in 1850 ", wow a strong statement .
'cus there is a lot more of them now.
Rap music.
@@Attilah23 that doesn’t make a difference when an ALARMING amount of Black fathers and sons and uncles are incarcerated.
Black men are leaving their community unprotected.
@Beam4Life nope. Ignorance.
@No Pill 4 me this is true. African men in 1850 in America were emasculated in different ways.
The white man has ALWAYS feared the African man, which is why the methods used during slavery were so brutal. They had to do REAL PSYCHOLOGICAL damage in order to instill fear in the Africans they enslaved.
It’s all evil.
Such an excellent documentary that a regular person made. Amazing
This documentary brought tears to my eyes. Pain in my heart. I lost 4 cousins in one summer and I live in a quiet more so small town. We all grew up in St louis surrounded by negativity and drama. Looking out thr window could cost you your life. The fact that we all moved to this small town and I lose them says alot. You never know brothers and sisters. We need to do better. Man this video will forever be in burned in my memory. I'm sorry and my heart is heavy for every last victim. May god have mercy on the killers soul. The Lord knows what to do and retaliation is an endless cycle. Man I'm sorry for everyone in these devilish times. If anyone sees this back me up. Respond. How can we do this to one another.
Kirk Donnelly amen
Man Grandma said it best “Thats the Devil”
Being a sociology major and a criminology minor from Atlanta, this documentary was interesting to see. It was also heartbreaking. It's a sad reality out here in many of America's inner cities. Violence is never that far away in these neighborhoods. I do find it interesting however that there were comments about gangs contributing to the violence nowadays and how back in the day, there weren't any gangs in Houston. Though one murder is one too many, the homicide rate has dropped significantly in Houston and in many other cities around the country compared to their peak in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. I read that Houston peaked at about 700 homicides back in 1981 which is literally double the amount of what it tends to get today. I hope that the homicides and violent crime continue to decrease. Houston is a great city and doesn't deserve to have this level of violence. The parents, family, friends, and loved ones of those killed don't deserve to experience their pain either...
And this is all just third ward n a lil bit of southwest
I just think that this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the many great contributions of the African American community and their culture to our society.
Their peaceful and generous nature makes them ideal neighbors, lending testimony to their exceptional family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. Their commitment to academic excellence enriches our schools and serves as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as a people.
Real Estate values are fueled by the influx of African Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nurturing of these communities, an example of all they have acheived by their enthusiasm for self-improvement through hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creative drive we would be poorer as a nation.
The most ignorant shot I ever heard of he's feeding his family and I can't feed mine one of us gotta go
ua-cam.com/video/GdXbeSYjVnw/v-deo.html another hood classic
He’s talking about the streets and it’s dumb
He soft jus ask the man for help on how he getting his and if he say no get a job
Crazy ass shit
@@ryantharpe3288 : facts!!!
I've been shot. I also lost my only brother due to gun violence. Losing him feels like I have a hole in my soul with a nausea feeling. Hurts every time I think of him. Its like living with a amputated limb. You'll never be the same. After living on earth. We are going to appreciate heaven so much. Gotta keep pushing though.
Dude said his mom never knew what time he came in as a child because she had to many kids to look after 😥
Sounds like someone should have closed their legs
I just can't understand the casualness with which these people have kids! Smh
I agree with the comments below---young girls--keep your legs closed--and be more careful about the young men you associate with. Why are all these young people not in school or college or a techical school.
@@kati1017 why judge? You ever thought maybe she didnt have a father figure and was looking for what she thought was that father figure? That's what's wrong with us right now, we're too judgmental. Show empathy and understanding instead of looking down on others less fortunate than you
@Jonathan yet you're doing the same shit... you don't know what people go through on a daily basis. You don't know what someone's mental capacity is. You're assuming people are letting shit slide bc I choose not to judge some people.
You don't just kill one person you kill a whole family, 😭
The problem is lack of father(enforcers) in the home. Once us black men take responsibility we will start to see progress
I agree but after awhile you have to look in the mirror and change what is not working.
I say banning all fire weapons 100% all types is the only solution, and if somebody gets caught with a gun he immediately gets 50+ years behind bars. This way America will be like European countries in a matter of 2 years
@@reallyshiesty2436 criminals would still have guns either way still see it in places that have humans will always find a way to kill each other ,I'll keep mine
Our fathers are either in jail ( a slave) on drugs (a slave) or dead. Now our kids are growing up with anger issues. Fuck around and get prescribed some shit that fuck’em up even more now no one wants to deal with’em. Those same kids get in these streets and get their hands on a gun and well u get the picture. I feel that we as black men should be better neighbors to each other. Because if u watching what’s going on in ur neighborhood u know this kid just lost that male figure in the house or that the mother is working two jobs because she has no help at home. Hell YOUR kid probably plays with that same child or at least goes to school with’em. It takes a village.
i always saw it that way until i realized the bw had partnered with wm to make sure bm have no power... in the home and certainly no over their sons...ask the 1950's, a welfare ✔ and the requirement that no man be in the home. I think you have seen this yourself being a b American so now i have to just call you a liar probably raised by a single bw to look at bm as the boogeyman.
That was amazing documentary I lost a child and I pray for Houston and the world I’m so thankful for you making this movie thank you
Born and raised in Arlington, Tx just me and my mother and my oldest sister, lived off motel after motel, slept in the streets with no food nor anything to cover, I pray to god our next generation don’t go thru that I went nor kill each other for food and money 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thats going to be the new normal.
@@endgame6979 Only if you let it ugh 🙄
Every city every state...stop the thug culture
@55 Blocka but in Africa we don't blame other people or other races for our failures. We know that WE are our own problems.
Houston is the worst right now they are tryin to get a "thug ahead" of LA, Atlanta etc. Too much chuggin cough syrup and chiefin' and keefin' or whatever.
John Knipe stop the KKK, skinheads, and hells angels.
@Father Noel 😂
JenniHenny when was the last time you’ve seen any of those not on TV?
17:40 I cant help but break down into tears hearing the fear in this little boys voice... he should be focused on school, sports, and making friends, but instead, he has to worry about surviving his own neighborhood. its not fair.
It’s what he’s being taught,are you even from Houston?
Weak... y’all cry over everything
I used to work at the middle school that serves the apartment complex he lives in. That complex is no joke! He is not playing when he is talking about the gun shots. It is sad. I had 4 kids shot in 5 years. 1 fatally after I left. It was so sad.
Our black men are lost. Not just in Houston. As a black man, this breaks my heart.
Our black men are being killed before they’re even born. Blame the conditions and not the black man
@@Anonymous-gy4lp
I ain't dead..... I'm RESPONSIBLE for myself and my family's future....
No blame game here💯
@@tonygaines15 you probably had a stable enough environment at a young age
Black men admittedly are lost to some extent (generally speaking, though many are woke) .. but who wouldn't be? We are living in a strange with strange people living under a racist system designed to oppress and distress us. We don't own gun factories or poppy fields, neither the ships or planes to import them in.. So how do they get into our neighbourhoods? I
@@Anonymous-gy4lp
CHAOS fromm day 1.... Washington DC.....
I'm sorry...this has to be one of the most painful docs I've seen in a while. I'm from STL, and the murder rate here is staggering as well. it's been almost 20 years since I permanently left the hood for the burbs; not to be insensitive to others, but I feel blessed and fortunate for that opportunity. I just could not imagine putting the people who care for me through that much pain.
gregory griffin big ups Mr.Griffin it’s heart breaking
May God continue to bless you and your journey my brother keep your head up
@@antwanjones679 No doubt, G... Peace.
gregory griffin I'm was born In East St. Louis but moved to Houston when I was 9. Houston was live. We lived on the SW side in Alief.
Bro good looking for getting out of the hood. How do your homeys feel about this, do you you still see them?
They just don't value life. They all talk about feeding their families, but I didn't see any of them looking like they missed a meal.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Not true travel the world and you will see worse black, white or Asian. Seen the slums of the eastern block to the people who live on top of the garbage in the Philippines. Even Italy can be scary I have served or over 20 years in the military (I love my profession of flying). Life is about the choices you make I have friends that lived on park avenue but the drug bug got them, This is just one view look deeper at mans inhumanity to each other.
@@breakingdragon22 thank you for serving our country. We have our rights and freedoms only because of you and others that fought and died.
Arizona Papa very much appreciated I’m at the end of a great career I will miss my people and the missions but it has given me an opportunity to see the world as well. Although our country is not perfect from what I have observed it’s one of the best places on the planet to be. Life is about the choices you make people talk about how hard the ghetto is there are places on this planet where the so called gangster, pimps and hustlers would not last a minute. I was just in Spain and saw a whole group of individuals who live in buildings that reminded me of the Bronx in the 70’s no running water no electricity It looked like a scene from mad max but still they strive to survive. We all need to be happy for what we have not for what we don’t have in this country, and be happy you were born or immigrated here.
Nor talking about getting a JOB!!!
This was so well made, many of us in Houston don't realize these things are going on in our city.
Agreed. Born and raised in Houston. A few years ago my family moved to Humble . I never knew Houston was like this.
Black America when are we going to WAKE UP?
Never wake up bcuz it never ends 😱😈😈😈
Aisha Carter never
Never ever
Hinzel 77 and whoever else this applies to... The easiest thing to do is deny the truth... It's crazy how people deny the truth but stand up for all of the lies... Atleast until they come face-to-face with undeniable power of God to receive the conviction for denying the truth! The world cannot move forward to become a race free and equal place until the problem at hand is solved which is only able to be done by learning our history and figuring out the reason that got us here. A good hearted white person will admit that history and his bad spirited ancestors are the sole reason why black people are so screwed up... For those of you who do not want to admit what the problem and keep the carousel going... Hence there is a judgement for you!
You know in your heart that what your people done was totally wrong and to sit here and act like it is okay is only prolonging the healing of this world!
Your people are doing exactly what God hates and that is committing sin against his chosen people...
this world should be in harmony but instead we have people like you who deny the truth and don't understand why Black America is in the state that is in now.. I repeat... for those of you who do understand what is going on but still choose to act like you don't see it and deny it... you are going to hell and burn for a very long time.
As much as it hurts to accept the truth... YOU MUST understand that your people are the reason why not only us as black people are messed up... This problem goes all the way back to when your people killed Christ...the world is messed up because of your people And for those of you who do not repent but know the truth you will go to Hell Without a question of a doubt because the most high God is all of our God just remember that. God hates what you have done to his people and he hates what you have caused this world to come to...
Hinzel 77 if you did not read the whole text that is your loss of knowledge from the truth...
If you think that slavery is the only sole reason why our race is messed up then maybe you should go and pray for understanding... "Inferiority" look that word up... Just a few examples: Schools were good when they were segregated... But since the segregation law was ended and blacks were allowed in they let the schools go to crap and then private schools were put up of course but the blacks couldnt afford it. Even Before that Black people were poor and did not have education's and were thrown in jail for just trying to learn how to read.
Also, the genius plan of having a nation of people with no education sobthat they would have to depend on welfare and handouts to survive... But of course there were stipulations to receiving the welfare. Those stipulations were to take the black father out of the home.
We all know without a responsible man in the household to give the boy proper guidance... He is likely to become disrepectful, disobedient, definitely emotional, kill each other, disrespect our women because we have not had a man to show us how to treat one. and do all types of other wickedness it comes. The only thing comments like these let me know is that lots of people are still ignorant and need to figure out why things are how they are before speakimg on it because it is deeper than slavery.
It goes all the way back to Christ... If you can still feel proud of what your people have done... and it reaches all the way back as far as them killing Christ then you have a real problem and it is something that you must take up with God yourself.
shooting each other over a little bit of nothing
Over nothing
EVERYDAY Life!!!!
Crabs 🦀 in a bucket
@@sharonjackson268 yep pulling each other down in a cycle happening for decades. Like the guy said if I cant feed my family he’s got to go. Lol what a bunch of bull shit. Take a fucking bus outta there and find a new area to go instead of killing your own friends and brothers in the community that are just like you. Total bull shit. 🙌🏼
I will NEVER give up on My people. A change is gonna come and it WILL begin WITH US.❤️🖤💚
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I love it!#truth
Within all of us
The Democrat plantation has quite the stranglehold
Wow, this documentary had me balling my eyes out and I am just beyond emotional . My heart really goes out to all of those mothers . That is STRENGTH. May God be with you !!!!!!
Damn people got no heart no soul no love no more. Sad cold world we live in . God forgive us all🙏🏽.
you know wad imz sayin.....you know wad...
All Empty shells . A void. Emotional dereliction and moral decline .
The word ethics dos not exist and forget genuine values .
Humanity left the room a long time ago.
Not all people
Your people live like that, the rest of us don't.
@@ChameleonMD123 so true, everyone has a choice to succeed in life legally.
"We all poor as fuck, no money for food no money for anything" but more gold teeth than I've had hot dinners.
😂😂😂
That's cuz they got their priorities in order?🤣🙃😷
these guys are straight out killers danggg killing the innocent what a World we live in
Is Houston maynee the Grillz Town
@@AayoRayo you're funny @ ReYo 🤣🙃😷
You're thinking how many ounces are there? How much an ounce? And probably has a public defender lmao
Here in Africa, we are making a big difference, we think positively. Nothing like gun violence round here, despite the high level of poverty, we still survived. We get education, we can go extra mile to get education, that's why you see us coming to America. I guessed u guys are opposite of us, start doing something positive with ur life today. I weeped like a baby when I watch this video. My brother and sister you can still make us proud. You have value this life God has given you. Peace.
Please...let's not forget about what happened in Rwanda and all the civil unrest in Africa.....yall killing each other just the same,just for different reasons
Make who proud? If u don’t get the f*ck outta here! Y’all selling us off for bracelets and bangles definitely don’t make us proud of y’all! You got a lot of nerve bruh. Y’all sold millions of Africans to the English Spaniards and Portuguese and got nothing to show for it!
@@kacey5324 can u believe this clown? 😂😂😂 u read that??
@@clockwork9825 I really don't think he has the self-awareness to realise how condescending his 'message' comes across! You're not tripping my man, it's way off base!
You sound very insensitive as if your bragging. I guess this video didn’t effect you one bit. Oh I forgot most Africans think they are white
This was so well done, but so painful to watch. My heart hurts for these lost lives- these shattered families.. I cried with these injured and deceased’s loved ones- especially the Mothers. I struggle to find the words to describe my pain. My precious child was murdered in a family community park on a sunny Thursday afternoon just a few miles from our home. I never even imagined my life without him. We didn’t know this guy- we had no problems with anyone. He just wanted to take a life- “catch a body”. That murderer killed my whole family that day. And for what? So he could brag about it on SC. I will never understand this. The loved ones- the ones who have lost their son, bro, classmate, sister, cousin, neighbor, friend… they are the brave victims, and I admire them for sharing their pain in this documentary. It’s so poignant, and powerful. Thank you, and May God bless you and yours richly.
I'm from Houston born and raised. This stuff breaks my heart
Unfortunately, kids grow up to be different things. You can raise all 5 of your children the same way and one is gonna grow up to be a successful person, one might be a drug dealer, one might be a gang leader, one my end up going to prison, etc. It’s unfortunate that children probably raised in a good household go down these roads.
To understand the streets of Houston, this is a MUST watch movie!
@Frankie Raman well fuckem.
Omg the guy that got shot in the head/eye by his own cousin and in front of his child was heartbreaking 💔💔💔
The sad truth is the people that need to watch this the most wont
Yeah lol.. I'm watching this in rural Spain.. a murder here is.. uh...what's murder again?
I guarantee you with 1.5 million views....some of those viewers were hoodlums.
Days of thunder I didn’t realize Spain was like that
We are worth so much more brothers and sisters.
Mike Bailey no you are not
Look here,Im a white boy , i grew up in Alief ..in the swat.. SINCE I WAS 5 YEARS OLD // brookglade, synott, dairy ashford..spice lane ...rodeo square...i was the first white boy in BD ..yuh, we was bangin back .then ... being dumb asses .. i hate the things I did.. i wish I could take it back .
@First Account you shut up, turd!
The best thing I heard in this great documentary is "Get into books." 138:28
There's a universe of joy, peace, strength and wisdom in books. I hope these kids follow that advice.
Beautiful documentary. It was really tough reliving a lot of these stories but they need to be told. Prayers to all the families represented here. #RIPDiggy #RIPBam
Why would someone kill someone else because of jealousy, what do they gain? Ask him how he got there and do the same. It should inspire you not create hate.
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They’re possessed by demons, the devil was jealous of God.
Like Mike Dee did to Pop just sayin
Why ask when its easier to take...that’s the mentality they have. And don’t tell me...no ones hiring shit.
I work at BK for years to feed my kids. Gotta start somewhere. I rather work hard then to rob, steal or kill someone bc they have it better than me. JEALOUSY & LAZINESS is what it is.
Bars
One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Alief in the house baby!!
trae tha truth
@@CueroSlim class of 98
Wise words from George Kemp. My heart breaks for these parents. People always look at me crazy when I say my parents are my best friends. But its true. Hopefully, youngens will watch this and actually HEAR it! Props for making this video!
Oh my God..... This is REAL. I watched this and i was completely moved. I realized that as a black male who has even been shot that I can relate to this over and over again. I also realized that there are many more like me in every black neighborhood Its not where you are from but its where you at.
Now at 48 years old I can honestly say that as a youth in my era I seen this coming. I was lucky enough to have a father to point these things out to me. I also can see that no Republican nor Democrat did a damn thing about it ! They seen the crack epidemic chew away at generations , they seen young fathers who were first time felons get sentences beyond measurable amounts and Instead of producing counseling programs they locked them up to produced more "license plates" for the mass production of new cars which sent ford and GM out on their asses. to sum it up .... " American greed has no boundaries". My country of which i served has morphed into a GREED DEMON who will resort to devouring itself when the lust of wanting more arises. Just look around.
I have PTSD. NO , not from serving in the Marines but from living in America as a black man experiencing what i've experienced. From going to work at jobs where you know that you are not welcomed, From looking at the news and seeing another person shot who has the same complexion as mines, from hoping that the police won't shoot me on a routine traffic stop, going to these funerals and hearing the screams of hurting mothers and watching strong men of faith weep with helpless looks on their faces.
i remember a congresswoman from California named Maxine Waters tried to warn us about the poisonous lyrics that was being placed into "urban" music but she was called a hater in so many ways. Now look..... Is your son in his early 20's ? is his pants falling off of his ass ? Is he "on the block?" or where's your daughter right now ?
It hurts me .... All of these "kids" in this documentary was good kids gone too soon. Yeah some appeared mischievous but that was due to lack of role models being present.
Look , we see what's happening now and its up to us to fix it. As a Marine its easy to get on a rooftop with a snipers rifle and put dope on the scope about a mile out and start pickin off these rotten apples who"s destroying our families, but if i did that I'd be no better than them cause they don"t know better. Even though some of these young black men are serial killers. I KNOW.
May God be with each of you through our generations of mourning. may love and peace be with you.
im 38 and back in 95 my dad went to jail for attempted murder and was locked up for 20 years so i used to carry a 22 revolver and a sawed off 12 gauge but i put all that shit behind me
Thank you brother for sharing this really touched me soul as much as this Documentary did I hope all is well. 💯
@@silentstorm2932
Thank you my beautiful black sister. I also thank God for giving me the uncanny passion for my people. However I am a firm believer in "self betterment", and "Each one teach one". Knowing better is the sole factor in doing better.
Take care 😉
@@oldmanwitagun1285
You're mad... For what ? Cause you're ignorant. Probably supporting the current administration. .... Probably not as economically sound as you would like to be..... Wife probably left you ... I can go on but why
Take care and learn to love yourself
@@saraneal4790 😂😂😂
I don't agree with the comment about if I'm starving and my homeboy aint, one of use gotta go. That's not ya homie
right .. damnnnn 😁🤘
Yea they need to watch out for homeboy
"Friends ya know, they turn enemies
When u stacking big paper, collectin tha cheese.
We just some Gs on a mission, nah, we ain't trippin. Always pack the gat, can't ever be slipping..."
R.I.P. FAT PAT 🤟
He didnt say his homie tho....😒
Dude this people are just lazy there is work in Houston and good paying jobs without education I mean good paying jobs
If college is not for you then join the military or go to a trade school.
right somthen thats what my brother did went to the NAVY and got his masters!!! get out of the rat box!!
or start a business, u forgot the most iomportant thing
Fuck college
Fuck the military got us adopting the white politics and fighting the rich mans wars
Start a legitimate business or invest in one.
This is so incredibly sad, Especially when the moms are forced to accept their baby is gone, Im so sorry to each and everyone that lost a loved one to senseless violence, We need to bring Jesus back into the family unit from the start 😢
Just cause u gt Jesus in ur life dnt mean shit ik plenty of pple who who go church every Sunday an bad shit still happening to them
Jesus religion wars prison and things like on this video or what is keeping everybody behind I'm assuming you know about everything after Jesus but look up who is Jesus really with the operative word being really or else the algorithm will give you junk the basics
@@yayobadazz92 I hear what you are saying, but we don’t know what those people you know what they do after church, their life. The only thing we are reading is one side story.
@@divercity1lovemedianetwork Jesus is not the person you think he is first off look up the timeline of the last letter in the alphabet it does not coincide with jesus's timeline it was after Jesus that's the last letter in the alphabet was created it has absolutely no significance until you look it up also Jesus is not the one who you think he is it's not a bad thing but it just ain't so 10 to 20% of the Bible has been compromised by man's hands if you have a problem with proof look at the handwriting look at the lettering that is by a man's hand and machine unless you are totally gone he will recognize that also to drive that point home looking to see who the Arthur of the book is why would his name be on the bucket instead of God's oops religion and the way that it is created today is designed to enslave people to make them do what you wish in the name of God and the so-called Jesus in the Bible it says do not worship other men do not worship false idols they worship Jesus they worship Mary and they worship the cross what's going on there time to do some homework bro bro really really there's much more out there and the way of proof that I could tell you in a few moments on UA-cam I always ask questions the ruler does not give a heck what you know because he is the ruler I mean just simple thinking do you care about what a person that is everything you knows even if he learns it from you probably not what makes you think that God would care about someone that is millions of years younger than him merely surviving off of his basic protocol not even mature enough and wise enough to speak to him personally a relative baby and a man's world
@@eddav8089 it's no bt to it like I fucking said just cause somebody have Jesus in they don't mean u sound dumb as hell so pretty much u r saying just cause somebody have Jesus in they life nothin should or going happen to them
I won't never be or feel the same after this video I've thought I've change but after this video I feel like there's a even better me out there I really appreciate the people who made this thanks #ILoveHTownMyCity
Alfonso Regalado I pray for your betterment 🌸
@@FbuaryDmon God is Good
Not only am I from houston....I recognize and know people in the video. This is sad 😔😔
SuperWavy FACTS
I knew Bird!
Real shit Los my boy from bacc in the gap
Im a person that is totally alien to this type of environment. Ive been through some of life’s hardships. Normal shit. But not this violence. It’s hard to relate. I really wish these young men could not pull a trigger.
Right.
Excellent documentary. Filled with truth, real life and inspiring commentary. Thank you for shining a light on this critical component of Houston life.
Things have gotten worst
@Zap Rowsdower lol ur neighborhood is soft compared to any hood in Houston, mf teens be killin and robbin out here
this city does not play
Based on stats alone, the reverse is true. Murder rate and count, or crimes in general, was much higher in the 80s than it is now.
Blame ourselves. The whites provoke but, we cant play into the whites hand
@@terrelljackson6476 he’s talking about compared to when the video was released.
@@sflenterprises
In 2024, things have really gotten worse!!!
This by far is the best well Documented Documentary I have seen in a while thank you for sharing every young and old Black or Brown human being needs to see this and stay woke! 💯
i agree ... its good .. you take care, god watch over you - - RR
It's the 5th time I have watched this documentary, and anytime it hit different. It really hurts to brothers and sisters going through such pain...😔😔😔
May GOD bless all the people in this documentary. My heart goes out to all the families that lost a love one.
They lived by the gun and they died by the gun . What goes around comes around
Your heart doesn’t go anywhere. Lay off the virtue signaling
Its weird... They kill each other over nothing but then at the funeral they are so emotional... It does not make sense
Low intelligence
Y’all are so slow if you don’t get what’s going on
"Out of control" fonz Carter
You watched this who documentary and that's all you got out if it? They are emotional because they are loosing loved ones to violence in the streets. "They" are human and have feelings.
@@AsencionNo father's
Ok I lived in mount Vernon New York for ten years....FURTHERMORE, when I say all these bloods and crips gangs moving in the area....I save and went and got my Commercial driver's license and get the hell out of there..six years later...Best choice I ever made in my life lol.....
congrats bro... my bro went to the navy and got a masters!!! stay at it!!!
Michael smith word!
There needs to be a documentary like this for every city. Young kids need to see these stories and know what the path of picking up a gun will take them.
The constant reminder is right outside the front door. Making a hundred of these shows won’t make a bit of difference. The choices one makes will make a difference.
Especially ATL, Oklahoma, Dallas because first 48 stories are always mostly there and Florida
Heartbreaking fact.
This documentary could have been done in every north american major city...
STOP THE VIOLENCE.
KNOWLEDGE REIGNS SUPREME.
7:08 to 7:27 Rip Alief360 victim of htown streets!!
It aint that hard to make it in h-town. Just get a job
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@Steve Kazmarek Goodness gracious
even if you are a non felon? This what most of the brothers, in tis video, is complaining about...feel me
It ain’t that easy when you a convicted felon I still got a felony I can’t even apply for a job yet
this doc is one of the best I have ever seen….
Thank you.
52:13 Andrew shot and killed defending a group of women who was being "harassed" not worth it. RIP Andrew
lmao wow ok
fuck andrew
@Jimmy Strudel keep eating Strudel laced with Meth Troll your stupid comments are not wanted here----
@@Pennys1 Go back to your racist channel Troll
STFU
That mothers cry for her son sent chills through my body I often think of her. No mother should feel that pain 💔
"We struggling these days to feed our familys" whilst talking through 24 carat gold teeth
I know right, I be laughing at these wanna be gangsters mentality
@@devonr7497 still would have been better to use that $10 feeding her kids
😆 these guys funny biggest crooks talking bout life hard tattooed head to toe gold chains on these dudes need to be put under the jail.
There’s a difference between a nigga and a black man. One demands it the other earns it
Golds legit cost no more than 250-1k, lol chill.
I come to rewatch this about my beloved home city every so often . we have come so far and I know we still that far yet to go. I write this as my own cousin has fell victim to gun violence since last time I watched and it is so erie that I was in a whole different mindset the last time I watched this.
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This is why im grateful to have known my great grand parents and inherit a book from our family elders thats made it 500years and through slavery. This is one of the reason i don’t support rap period. As a whole its destroyed the youth. One of the reasons why i home school my 4 boys. Teach them real American history factual brown and white history. All these tats on these beautiful brown skin brothers and sisters , my parents always told me thats for people who don’t have color on their skin, who wanted color. We know how to hunt, make clothing, breast feeding, not to steal, work for what you have/want cause everyone i know that stole are still broke and in the same situations. Parents don’t know how to be parents thinking their daughters and sons at 14& up are still kids, not really knowing that they are young men and young women at that age. Women don’t teach their daughters in how to find certain qualities or what kind of qualities to look for in a man. Women are quick are to use formula which goes bad in an hour but the women themselves wouldn’t eat food that goes bad in a hour. Men not teaching sons how to hunt and take care of their family. 17:40 how does that man sit their with his two brothers or sons and not have their hair groomed? You gotta take pride in yourself, if you look like crap then chances are you feel that way as well.
Facts
Man bro I needed that good read. Thats amazing getting that book past down to you 500 years and every thing you spoke on are pure facts keep doing yo thang ✌
Flash Gordon its ignorant for you to blame this issue on rap music... and hunting? Nigga it is 2019!!!! niggas are killing each other due to a lack of opportunities instead of teaching the children they aren't going to need in 2019 teach them to OWN THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND BE THEIR OWN BOSS.. THAT WAY THEY TAKE BACK THEIR COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE JOBS FOR THEIR PEOPLE BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WHO DO NOT LOOK LIKE YOU THAT ARE OPENING UP BUSINESSES IN YOUR COMMUNITIES ARE NOT GOING TO HIRE YOU THEY ARE GOING TO HIRE THEIR OWN! SO NOW THE SOLUTION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND BUSINESSES FOR YOURSELF THEN YOU CAN PUT YOUR CITY ON IF EVERYBODY IS EATING THERE IS NO REASON TO KILL EACH OTHER .. rap music actually saved alot of people because some of these rappers brought people with them from the hood and provided jobs for them and opened up BUSINESSES and affordable housing for their COMMUNITIES so your argument on rap music is invalid
Jayson William very true!
Nasty Bastard oh heck ya i went to baylor university i hated it out there