Racial Tension Between Blacks and Mexicans In SoCal
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- In California's prisons and streets, a complex and often overlooked racial dynamic has been brewing for decades. The tension between the Mexican and Black communities is a stark reminder of the deep-seated issues that plague our society. Despite being marginalized groups, they are often pitted against each other, perpetuating a cycle of mistrust and hostility.
In California's prisons, the divide is stark. A 2019 report by the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice found that while African Americans make up only 6.5% of California's population, they account for 27.3% of the prison population. In contrast, Latinos, who make up 38.9% of the state's population, comprise only 44.5% of the prison population. This stark disparity is a result of systemic racism, with Black individuals disproportionately targeted by law enforcement and subjected to harsher sentencing.
On the streets, the situation is equally dire. In Southern California, gangs have long been a source of tension between Mexican and Black communities. The Bloods and Crips, two of the most notorious gangs in Los Angeles, have a long history of conflict with Mexican-American gangs like the Sureños. This rivalry has led to numerous gang-related killings, assaults, and other violent crimes.
However, it's not just gangs that are driving the divide. The long history of racial tensions between Mexican and Black communities in California dates back to the early 20th century when Black Americans were forced to flee the South and settle in Los Angeles, leading to clashes over jobs, housing, and social services. This historical context has created a sense of mistrust and hostility that continues to simmer beneath the surface.
The divide is also perpetuated by societal factors such as economic inequality, lack of access to education and healthcare, and political marginalization. In California, the economic benefits of gentrification have largely benefited white communities, pushing out low-income communities of color, including Mexican and Black families.
To address this issue, we must acknowledge the historical trauma and systemic racism that has fueled the divide between Mexican and Black communities in California. We need to work towards creating a more equitable society where all communities have access to equal opportunities, resources, and services.
please know immigration reform doesn't benefit Black America ..
DEI also doesnt benefit non-black minorities.
@@AspiePilo82 if that's what you offering you can keep it because those DEI employees working on that bridge that fell were not Black
Blacks are being replaced
@@valerie-e9i lmfao that was 6 men compared to millions who receive affirmative action, you ususally dont receive affirmative action for a job like construction there already filled with minorities
@@AspiePilo82you’re not a minority, you’re a wanna be white
san diegan mexican-american here, never been in any beef with my melanin-rich bros... i will say though, the only time I've ever been called a "Pollo" (slang for undocumented immigrant) was by a black kid in middle school. I think he didn't know what he was doing. nothing but love since.
Thank for sharing
Nobody cares about your experience, racism still exists. That's his point.
Phoenix mex og here, sir. Your points are very well taken. I think the black/mex tension is pretty much at the street gang level. Examples: 1) Most hispanics and blacks in Latin America share a common history of colonialism, and 2) many young in these new generations (i.e., "millenials") seem to have transcended color, which is very refreshing. The tension, I agree, is at the gang level. In term of prison sentences, it's part our own fault, and the vestiges of racism well baked into our society. The real tranformation will happen when we really are unified and really understand the truth.
Very well said and on point! Thanks!
Mexicans are descendants of Spanish Colonials.
I would mostly agree. I wonder if Trump wins, will he start a race war between Latinos and black Americans.
@@CorneliusBowserSr Mexicans are extremely anti-black. I believe they unalived Vincente Guerrero for freeing the slaves. Also I believe the Mexicans clicked up with Aryan Bhood. Isn't the AB a WS group???
Black Americans are not angry with anyone but tbis is about Black Americans..and that voye blue no matter who has destroyed our Black communities..
The only racists in America that I see now is the blacks being racist against everyone else.
yeah right. They think everybody is racist. Biggest victim card pullers.
How could you be wrong if it was actually your experience?
I think the problem is more gang related than race related on the streets. People generally get along even though all races have a minority of racist within.
Right I think it is the gangs because the tension is not as bad in Texas especially in the Houston area with large numbers blk and Latino
I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL THERE WAS BEEF ONE SIDE OF SCHOOL VS OTHER SIDE
From my experience 70-80's was not that bad. I'm from L.A. though it could've been different in S.D. I was locked up in the 90's but I heard it was really bad on the streets in L.A. in those days.
I think your right. I made that comment before listening. I grew up in those days prison/South Rider/gangculture at an early age.
Yep from Imperial Valley. People gotta have more heart for each other.
It's real big in south Florida
Big and dangerous
Florida got mexican and black beef? That's probably a lie.
@caseymccray1387 real bad in south Florida,
South Florida barely even has Mexicans what the heck are you talking about? Dangerous? You’re making up stuff.
There’s barely any Mexicans in South Florida
Mexican is not a race. It is a nationality.
You’re right because most modern Mexicans are mixed with Filipino and Asian … the real indigenous Mexicans look black American ….the Mayans had dread locks and tattoos
@@8beatking Filipinos and Asians? Don't talk nonsense hahaha Mexicans (most of them) are a mix of indigenous people, Spaniards and even French, the last names of most Mexicans are Spanish and my first last name is French
Evidently if you say that the gangster rap, and the fact that young kids know all the gang signs but can't pass a third grade math quiz is racist,
Why can’t blacks ever pronounce Mexican ? Love to say messican but never say DMS or Malcom S
The same reason why Mexicans can't pronounce vacation or job.. it is just their accent.... " I'm going to take bacation from my yob"
Do not confuse friendly with friends ..
You miss the 90 s was the worse ones between us mexican and blacks
Same to you buddy
There not Mexicans there Chicanos, there Americans
Sam thing
There are Mexicans, there are Mexican-Americans, there are Americans, the latter are homosexuals.
All that you said is incorrect…
Blck and Brwn are not enemies in prison.
Listen to this closely.. you don’t respect an enemy, it’s on site with an enemy. Surenos give blcks respect as the blcks give surenos respect.
When something jumps off both sides get busy then we talk and show the same respect to each other and resume program.
Fact.. the reason surenos are often the ones to rush into kicking things off is because blcks have bloods, cribs and non affiliates. Surenos don’t.. what I mean by that is if a sureno actin up we have no issue handling our own. Now when a blood acting up, the cribs often don’t handle it or other way around so that puts surenos i a position to handle business and thing jump off.
Last thing I will say all the channels you mentioned are no good all Pc I respect what you doing but if you wanna reach out to the youth dealing with trash Pc will make it worse and harder
Thanks for sharing.
People...this is all a test 👽
YOU TALK TOO MUCH ABOUT NOTHING.
I lived in Van Nuys, California a suburb of Los Angeles in 1975 and the racism, dislike, or hatred for each other was between the blacks and the Mexicans. The whites weren't involved at all. Unlike Washington State where I've lived most of my life my school had a fence all the way around it, and you couldn't leave unless school was over or you lived close enough and had a pass to eat lunch at home. The students stayed separated by race whenever they could like when eating in the cafeteria, during a game, or school assembly, just like in prison.
Thanks for sharing!
and please know most of them are lairs too
Xianity is European not of Africa!
Middle Eastern
You need to study way more mr.stanford. This is not BET. Life here in the western hemisphere does not start after africa bombata. Go back to to the late 1400's. Our beef is that old. Study old "man."
@@GerardoChacon-f2w thank you for sharing, you make a valid point.
I’m grateful to see an old age.🙏🏾
😊what does that mean .. don't sound educated dummy
Divide and conquer the masonic way. The creator of realities
Jail House race politics just isn't sticking with Gen Z.
💯
I grew up in South LA early 70s my first year in Jr highschool I had to run home to avoid getting my ass kick more than Once I got beat up but after that everything was cool every time we got into a fight our black friends would have our back
Wrong 70s-80s not even close 90s violently graphic!
nobody cares
Remember the Alamo!
Stop sowing division.
Totally agree.
I. Came. Two. LA. In. 1987. It. Was. Bad. Drive by s. 24-7. I live. In. The. 40s. My. Home.