Hey Peter, the next time you come to Atlanta, look me up. The Grill Warrior will take you around to the best BBQ joints in Atlanta. BBQ is my specialty. I am a certified BBQ judge and a pro-class competitive BBQ champion. Love your videos..
I travel there frequently and for the most part It’s good people, but with any large city…You need to know where you are or be with folks that do…Real Talk. Forever Vigilant 🇺🇸🙏🏼😎
I went to Atlanta some years ago and visited every part from rich to poor and everything in-between. I'm a bald headed white dude from Oklahoma and I got nothing but Love from everyone I encountered. Love Atlanta!
That guy is elevated through experience, that's how this life works.. We grow wise through pain and humbling experiences. We grow strong too. People that hide in comfort don't develop. Much respect and love.
Wow. Kodakk is seriously a role model. Guy is insanely emotionally intelligent and aware. Huge shoutout to him for being so welcoming and enthusiastic about showing you around!
I would like to thank Kodak for being a good representative of the culture. He articulated himself well and didn't let this become a mockery of all struggles and shortcomings 💪🏾
The shotgun homes were not slaves homes. That's the Sweet Auburn area and residential structures weren't built until post Civil War. It is an historical area though and one of the first centers of black wealth in Atlanta post Reconstruction.
@@jerrellbrewer5114 Arnt shotgun homes alot smaller? I thought the slag word shotgun homes came from where you can open the front door and shoot right through the house, then out the back door. If im wrong that I would like to know the real meaning of the term.
That "STOP BEING AFRAID TO BE YOUR MF SELF" hit hard! ❤ Gave me tears! Love yourself and who you are! Anyone don't like it , remove them from your circle...
Kodakk is a Doll!! He was a great tour guide - so much knowledge & swag!! Such an incredibly astute young man! As well - the young man that had been shot & went through so much - he is so wise for his age as a result - I loved hearing what he had to share. And thank you to sweet Gutta for taking us around! One Love Everybody ♥
Kodakk one of my favorite people I’ve seen on this channel so far. Funny, insightful, smart, def seems like he’d improve the mood of anyone he’s around
This is gonna be a most watched channel going into 2023. You're showing so many places I'd really consider wanting to move to once I get my finances in order.
Kodakk and Gutta did a great job as tour guides - Kodakk is definitely passionate about the good and historical sides to the city and that´s important when it comes to showing Black people in the media - there´s so much to talk about other than gangs and crime.
Kodakk and gutta remind me of the nice folks who gave me the same warm country hospitality when I moved there. This city has tons of passion and loves to show it
A “shotgun house” is a narrow home that doesn’t have hallways. The term comes from people saying you could shoot a bullet from the front door to the back door without hitting anything else. It’s not necessarily a “slave” home. It’s a style of house.
Thank you! I was coming to say this too. And you don’t have to worry about the houses being torn down like he was thinking. Those are owned by the National Parks Service along with every house right there near MLK’s home to maintain the look of that block.
Also, the reason they're built like that is because of an odd quirk of colonial-French property-tax. Basically, instead of being charged tax relative to the square area of a house, it instead charged in relation to the amount of house that faced the street.
Kodakk is right about companies moving down south from California. In San Francisco an $800K home is a shack. In Atlanta an $800K home is a luxury home in a gated community. 2 to 3 times the size of a home in San Francisco. Thank you for sharing Peter.
Absolutely!!! In some areas of GA and AL, you can spend $250K and get a super large, nice home with a lot of acreage. But, it sucks that people moving in drive the prices up for the locals. I believe it should be like college tuition, if you’re coming from out of state, rent or the sales price should be higher & if you’re local it should be “normal” or discounted to a degree.
My dad and brother remodeled the house of MLK he showed in this video. We are so honored to be a part of restoring his beautiful home!! I wish I could put a pic on here! My dad passed away now, but he was a big big part of building GA... P.s. Shot gun homes were for railroad and mill workers.(I live here and this is a good side,for sure.its definitely worse than this anywhere else)
I live in Nashville - so unless he wants to do an expose on bar owners downtown getting rich off of not paying the musicians OR the total gentrification of the City.... then it wouldn't be worth it.
Your ethnographic approach to these interviews only restores my faith that MSM is overplaying the division card. All factors aside, Peter shows us people see people. Such pure interactions. Thank you for your work
I love Kodakk’s energy and outlook!!! He’s right, people/companies moving in to other areas is great, but not when they start tearing down buildings that have historical or cultural significance to the area. If you move into another area, you need to learn about the culture and adopt it in some way to become part (or be a partner) to the area. You’ll get more support from the community as well. I live in AL an hour from ATL & I’d love to spend an afternoon with Kodakk just talking about the South, our cultures and life philosophies. He’s really inspiring! I also loved watching you twerk with everyone!!! 😂 That was fan-frickin-tastic!!!
Kodakk is a very relatable and likable guy, and let’s not forget intelligent! His knowledge on Atlanta history gave me goosebumps. Hats off to you sir!
love your videos, peter. you dont pretend to be anything you arent. you dont ask stupid ass questions. you DO provoke honesty in people with your questions and you respect those you visit no matter who they are. very good stuff.
I’m a Georgia native and grew up in Kennesaw and I have to say that this was such a powerful documentary. I enjoyed the tour and of course the twerking 😂. But I was so inspired by the positive energy that everyone had. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting but it seems that more people are aware of how the world has been set up to make us fail but more and more people are aware that we need to come together as one and not let the ones that think they’re in control try to continue to divide us on every level. It’s just so refreshing to see the love. Thank you all for the inspiring words. Love and light to you all. ❤
I love the way he articulated his perspective on life, this is why you cant judge a book by its cover. He hads locs, gold teeth and he is INTELLIGENT. Everything he mentioned about life, even the most simple things is so TRUE.
Peter this was a fantastic episode. Thank you for this video. I don't know how you manage to find such interesting and knowledgable people but they truly brought a great perspective of Atlanta.
You know, a lot of white people couldn't do what Peter does because they are so quick to judge because how someone dress, talk, or look, that most would never learn anything about certain people to even make proper judgment. Ignore = Ignorance 🤷🏽♀️ Peter is a smart man.
Beautiful city , genuinely good people . the thing that caught my attention the most was the emphasis that was made about respect for eachother . this world needs more of that! 👍👍👍
You mean a crime-infested city. Crime in Atlanta is equal to Chicago. Go watch a news reporter who showed the statistics. There is nothing beautiful about drugs, guns, violence, and people who don't want to earn an honest living.
You're either delusional or only went to certain locations because your comment couldn't be further from the truth. I'm from Atlanta and I know that is far from accurate.
Much love & respect to that boy Peter! 🤞🏾 I purposely didn’t show certain hoods because why bother dem folks they workin & police don’t do nun but arrest us so no.. I wanted to give another perspective other than the negative all the time so try to enjoy this from a positive point other than violence every 5 seconds 🤞🏾
I always wanted to see Atlanta. Georgia is green and beautiful. Hearing that young man talk about how he disregarded the gang tradition to start a fresh brotherhood with the friends who are actually there for him and them alone was inspiring.
Some of the dopest people I've met through my life have been from ATL. Some of the most talented people ive ever come across and kind as well. Glad you're doing these episodes from there.
I grew up an hour north of atlanta. I started coming to atlanta in the 90s. Moved here in 2000. A lot has changed. We have wild shit happen, but 95% of people are super kind and just working/chilling. People who are just scared of cities talk about all cities the same way
Appreciate the love shown to Atl pete, lived here my whole life. Lots of people obviously know about Atl but theres so much about the city thats unknown by most. Keep doin your thing man
@@hellaloud9224 Your prejudices have you blind. You need to go out more. Yes, above I-20 you find more wealthier neighborhoods, but South of I-20 you find million dollar homes also. Even near the challenged areas where the guy took their guest on the Eastside have very nice neighborhoods that can rival anything you see on the north side. Where do you think Peachtree City is? The entire metro Atlanta is nice.
@@hellaloud9224 So how far north of I-20 you want to say is Atlanta, because the city itself does not go further than Buckhead, and there are many areas above I-20 that are not so nice. I see you also taking Atlanta all the way to the airport which is not Atlanta either. The Atlanta airport is not in Atlanta dude. The Atlanta Braves new stadium is not in At;anta. So cut the crap dude. People in the entire region normally just say they live in Atlanta. Bellow I-20 in the city of Atlanta we have nice areas just as beyond the City of Atlanta. Your got that sick racist mentality about the people that live in this city. You betta check yourself.
Love the video, but as an Atlanta native with this video being titled Atlanta hoods.. They didn’t give you tours of the hood the struggles the real, it more tourists like. Memorial drive.. central is def a hood but the Atlanta side of Memorial is more of and accurate depiction of living in the hood, candler rd they didn’t show you toney valley, spring valley, mcafee. Edgewood they showed the beltline and little five points vs edgewood courts, kirkwood, East lake, compared to your other videos that really truly show what it’s like living in inner city hoods/projects this video did not do Justice. It was great vibes it showed the energy and spirit of Atlanta but not the hoods..
11:11 This man is speaking truth. There’s a lot of positivity just in being alive. That’s the right attitude. And in order to have access to opportunities, you gotta KNOW you do without a doubt, and take action when the inspiration hits you. And even if you don’t get exactly what you expect, at least you’re moving in the right direction, and nothing but good can result from that.
You have a unique skill to be a part of any group and show their lives without judgement! Great stuff from the Amish, to the hood, to the rich, you show it all and it’s raw!
Statistically speaking, it makes a huge difference if people grow up in a two parent household vs. single parent household. He said it didn't make a difference which is just simply not true.
yes it is true...because i have seen people with one parent households get further in life because of the love in the house vs the indifference and lack of love that also comes in two parent households or the violence two parent households can have.. so statistically it can be true also.. your stats are always derived by your sampling..so hence if you ask a group of soda "A" drinkers if they like soda "A" then you have legitimate stats with the yes's but you still do not have a real overview of said products love by consumers.. the same as sampling politician "Z" supporters and asking if you like politician "Z".. true stats and facts but not really.. as there are always angles when it comes to stats and opinions and beliefs and numbers and polls... so what is the truth to your comment?? it simple isnt there and simply not there... did you grow up in each situation??? nope... so how is it not true... that is just from your POV and beliefs in what you have been exposed to or what little you have dealt with in your life... others can have very different experiences that are very true vs your information or stats.. stats are just a gimmick to persuade the uneducated into a belief of what the people marketing or supporting those stats want...just propaganda to push an agenda or belief system upon others while making it seem legitimate.. and it may or may not be a truthful system..take the religions of the world and the stances each of them offer up for their legitimacy and what they deem as failures or falsehoods of the other religions and how they are or are not right... shrugs..there are no absolutes in this world when it comes to opinions as the demographics for info are always created by those administering the questions or creating the context.. stats prove me right on everything i state... so now what do we do.. i can back up everything with stats and now you also can.. who is right??? neither is the true answer..science proves this one easily or does it??? the chaos element and theory.. have a good one!! much love and respect...
No I think it would specifically be affected by what the parent/parents are like, not how many there are. If the parent doesn't bother to teach their child empathy and kindness and build on some learned intelligence then that child will be negatively impacted. Its similar to parents who are violent, aggressive and rude either to a child or Infront of them to others, that child will be impacted by that and often becomes aggressive themselves.
@@wendyHew Being raised by a single parent is fundamentally detrimental to a child's upbringing. Especially boys lacking a mature, responsible father growing up. Boys need a father figure for guidance. Doesn't really matter how great your mom did raising you, you need the male influence. Learning how to be a man is not something your mom can teach you so if you lack a dad growing up, you either become a soft momma's boy or you go off as a loose cannon and learn lessons the hard way. That's hood culture in a nutshell. None of these guys had fathers growing up and the guys they do look up to as influences and father figures on the streets didn't have fathers themselves so it's a broken cycle that just continues to repeat itself. Obviously, having no father growing up is probably better than having a bad, abusive father growing up and same with mothers but that doesn't change the fact that the optimal upbringing for a child to do well in life is to have both a mother and a father and benefit from learning the values that both these people provide. Having generations and generations of no father figures and single motherhood is a big component as to why hood culture is the way it is and nothing ever changes for the better.
Peter, Thank you so much for the work you do. As someone who travels often for work, I know it isn't easy. But also, the emotional rollercoaster we feel as an audience must be 10 fold for you. So thank you. I wish our politicians would watch your channel and learn something.
I've been to ATL 2007 with a highschool exchange program from germany. We also visited the birth home of martin luther King but in the early evening. After we looked at the house our teacher told us we got 30min to walk around....so 25 white 17year old students no experience on how to act "on the streets" walked around there. I still believe it wasnt the smartest decision of our teacher...nothing happened but back then in the evening a lot of homeless and drug people were on the streets.
Loved what he said about respecting other peoples cultures. I believe that wholeheartedly. Respect and learn about other people and places besides where you are from.
"You can't avoid it, you just have to keep living." I LOVE THAT SHIT I lived in south west Atlanta Last summer to get out of my comfort zone and experience culture. It was one of the best things I have ever done. It was nothing but love and I respect that tremendously.
I'm half way thru the video and have heard some great comments from the dudes in the hood. " be yourself man" hit home for me. Being Irish can be a saving grace and a curse at the same time. Growing up in Oakland, Berkeley and Richmond was tough as a short blonde kid. Fight or get punked out. I was the whiteboy burning with the brothers and others. I wish some of the fighting spirit would go away though 'cause it is a curse. That's who I am man.
Alot of the people you have in your interviews are absolutely incredible. You can tell they are down to earth people. I wish I met more people like them.
I live in Atlanta, it has a cool vibe with the people. Everyone literally talks to everyone and every neighborhood has it's unique style (Midtown / Beltline / East Atlanta Village / Little 5 Points, Buckhead / West Midtown). ATLiens hustle yet are Southern down to Earth & are quick to connect with others
The term Shotgun home actually refers to narrow long houses common in the south. The term comes from the fact that they had a long straight corridor through them so you could use a shot gun to clear the house easily.
"Actually", where did you get that? some video game or B list movie? The design has been around for a couple centuries and it's building plan used in the north and south and dif parts of the world as well . While the term most likely emanated from the south , it had nothing to do with "clearing" a house with a shotgun. Shotgun houses have a front door in where the hallway runs straight thru to a back door which lets the air flow through from the front to the back or vice versa-- they were built on skinny lots that were longer than they were wide (usually 12 to 16 feet wide) ----- usually near mills or factories to rent to workers in the cities
@@GenX...MCMLXV so is the video correct? Were they slave homes? Thanks for the explanation, I'd never heard of shotgun home before. Thanks to Peter and his videos I've learned so much ❤️
@@natashakey9575 No, they weren’t “slave” homes. They were built after the Civil War. They were built for black mill workers. There are a bunch of little pockets in the heart of Atlanta, which were built as mill worker housing, with sharp lines dividing the white workers from the black workers.
@@natashakey9575 I knew they were old but not that old, so I looked it up. "493ABC Auburn Avenue The three double shotguns at 493 Auburn Avenue were built as workers’ housing in 1911-1912, just after the neighborhood shifted from white to black. They were behind an apartment house and close to Queen Anne houses built a decade earlier for middle-class whites. The 1911 deed created a perpetual ten-foot-wide alley, extending to the back of the lot, to provide access to the three “alley houses” and the back yard of the house next door."
"Not falling to all the media sh[;', and all that come along with it, because that's what's gonna steer you into thinking certain things that you shouldn't even be focused on like that. It's good to think about the world too, and don't get me wrong, but at the same time, we gotta get our mind and our mental right." This man just spoke beautiful truthful wisdom. Also I can't keep up with the level of truth and wisdom stated in this video, but I'll say, I want to go to Atlanta now.
@@jimoleander8393 if you've got something to say, how bout say it, instead of wrighting a cryptic comment.. Is Mopar the same thing as ATV's? I know those are huge there as well 👌
Black bike week in the Carolinas is off the hook. 👍 I know it’s a little above the ATL but during that week the southern bike culture floods the myrtle beach area. It’s dope.
Being from Sacramento it’s crazy to hear people all the way across the country talk about the gang activity out west. Groups you hear about growing up that are way more prominent than I ever realized.
My sis lives in West Sac. We're originally from near Watts and Compton. I left CA years ago and live in STL. All 3 (So Cal, Nor Cal, and STL) are so different yet the same...
i lived in south sacramento for two years, i felt pretty safe as long as i minded my own bussinese and was careful at night. That being said i got sucker punched in Sac twice, got harrassed by some black kids becouse i look white and Must have voted for trump (im not white btw, i didnt vote trump) and there were defenetly plenty of shady peeps and things going on, gun shots at night, lots of scary looking folks, helicopters on laud speeker shouting about missing persons bla bla. I had a friend of a friend who moved to Santa Rosa with some of my other friends and he was from Sac and would tell stories about the shootouts and robbing/murding they did. Plus it is HOT in the summer! Im glad to be out of there.
Wow. I grew up off Memorial Drive (the road with the water boys and the jail) It was safer during the 80’s. Sad to see it crime ridden. The first ever Home Depot was actually built across the street from the jail. Fun video to watch! Thanks Peter! PS. Next time have Killer Mike show you around.
@@lostsoulatl It was to the farthest left. I thought the tag office was on the right, but maybe they’ve taken over that entire building. I haven’t been over there in a while.
l live in North Atlanta and I'm tired of so much negativity about our city. Atlanta has so many great people, places to eat and things to see. Thank you Peter for making this video!
Amen Kip! Unfortunately I see a lot of those folks from outside the loop commenting negatively because it apparently makes them feel better about themselves to look down on others. Traffic can suck and I sometimes wish we had an ocean beachfront. Lol But other than that life is good… we have city and country, sunshine, trees/greenery for miles and the southern hospitality is real in these parts no matter where you go.
It’s crazy how we as black people accept everyone as they come but we get the worst rep smh. People fail to realize that if you’re being genuine and respectful you’ll never have issues with us. We all have degenerates in our diff cultures but they don’t represent who we are as a whole. We need to have more of these interactions so everyone can understand how we operate as a whole.
This is the most retarded shit I’ve ever read. Every race has good and bad people. Don’t act like all black people are as good as the people in this video. All white people aint the same either bro. There’s bad and good in all colors
The fact that you have to say “we” is an indication that you personally don’t want times to change and you see in colors. Your skin can be any color and you could disrespect someone. I think that if you can be genuine and respectful to everyone on this earth no matter where you are or what their skin color is, then we can all find out a little something about every culture. No need to isolate “we” or “us”. I wouldn’t just see you as a black person if I saw you on the street and I hope you wouldn’t just see me as some white guy. We live on the same planet, brother. And not everyone is out to get you, even if it feels like the world is against you. There are people out there that really respect cultures and love all people. God bless my friend.
@@kanyetwitty6471 Hello. Just wanted to let you know that Jesus loves you very much. He is coming back very soon and He wants you to be ready. Just go to Him as you are. You don’t have to be perfect. The only thing He requires is a full surrender of your life. Go to Him and give Him your life and everything. Once you surrender everything (from the heart). He will give you The Holy Spirit in His fullness. The Holy Spirit will then give you faith, the power to overcome sin, peace, fulfillment and above all, eternal life. You cannot do it on your own strength. It’s only by the Holy Spirit. And you get The Holy Spirit once you lay everything down, including your life at The Lord’s feet. He says in His Word “Not by might, not by power but by my Spirit”. People think Christianity is boring. That’s because they see it as a religion. Christianity is not a religion, but a personal relationship with Jesus Christ who loves you and gave Himself for you. Having a relationship with Christ is the most joyful fulfilling thing you can ever have. Jesus changed my life and He wants to change yours as well. The reason we are all here is to fellowship with and have a relationship with God.
@@kanyetwitty6471 I cant understand how white people can say that all afrodescendants are racist and THEY segregate themselves, actually, white people segregated, while black people were just trying to survive in the racist society we, white people, created. equals should be treated equally and unequals unequally. Its mostly not about you as person, but about structural racism and society. Sorry for any mistakes, i dont know very well how to express myself in english
That was adorable you twerking with the ladies. It's that open minded and light-heartedness touches the hearts. You're doing a great service... Kodakk was phenomenal in every respect....(Do you buy the foods or make offers for your hosts in the videos?) LOL..my bold but humble suggestion..I'm from a culture, hospitality equals love.
Peter, Frazier the Motivator is someone I personally know. He's one of the most positive people in ATL. I went to school with him when he lived in Jacksonville, FL. Everyone in ATL, please suppose him, and thank you, Kodak for the history tour.
Too funny-people not from he south always talk about how “green” it is. Not used to hills, all the trees... I Grew up in Atlanta, & couldn't ever live in any other state, although I transferred to the north Ga mtns ..This is another great video. Loved learning from these guys & how they experience life. Thanks for showing a side of Atlanta city life I couldve otherwise never seen.
I went during freaknik during the 90s..saw Tupac at the Underground the spring before he died...loved going to the jazz festival at Piedmont park 🌳 incredible memories
Whenever I go to a city, I love going on historic walking tours. Kodakk is the guide I would love to have. Going to parts of the city I would not think of going to and learning a ton. This guy is so cool. Great video. 👍
Dude I love your videos! You twerking honestly had me laughing out loud! You are a super cool guy and I love how respectful you are to everyone! Please keep up the great work!
I’ve lived in Atlanta for 7 years and it’s been great to me. You can really make it what you want. I have friends who hate it here bc they struggle to adapt to the culture and point to random this and that crime. If you embrace the culture and all the thing that make it unique, Atlanta can truly be a gem. It’s interesting to hear his take on the gentrification leading to desperation… I never really thought of it that way but it makes total sense. Lastly, don’t say “hotlanta” here lol. Makes locals cringe 😬
That was actually very smart of him to say that. It has happened in big cities in Texas when these big corps have moved their US headquarters especially from Caifornia where the salaries are super high to Dallas where cost of living is lower. It does drive real estate prices up and rentals as the new comers are flash with cash. Good for taxes and property owners but for someone trying to buy a house or rent, it can make things a little more expensive. And as he correctly stated most of the staff will be translplants and a few local hires.
In all honesty, Everyone who isnt some tech worker, influencer or is well off in terms of money absolutely despises gentrification. They ruin affordable neighborhoods, entire cities, ruins your local culture and traditions. It also kills off businesses that have been around for years or decades due to property taxes. Its viewed as an invasion and a blight upon many peoples lives, regardless of race. Doesnt matter if your white, black, asian or hispanic. When the Coastals decide your city or neighborhood is theirs, Its character, culture and its locals all suffer and eventually get driven off. Gentrification is basically the new colonialism, but mainly for tech savy or high income earning coastal elites(whom of which are of many different races, but treat said locals as beneath them while claiming to love them and their culture).
I have lived here my whole life so far unfortunately. Too many haters even in North Metro Atlanta. Dating is horrible here too and its basically a crime to be a true straight man but Atlanta is a gold mind for upper middle class to rich people.
@@realamericannegro977Dude, It's not a crime dude to be straight here. It's a strong alphabet presence. Lot of lame dudes tryna holla at women in a city of hustlers
I used to travel to Atlanta from NJ for 2 weeks out of each month on business. I did this for like 7 years. Boy, ATL has changed so much. They're building everything brand new and attracting lots of business. There's flights taking off from Newark NJ every 15 min back and forth from ATL. I tell ya, some of the most beautiful women of color I've ever seen are in ATL
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The kkk was founded in Tennessee. Just a historical fact, not a source of pride.
i live in Tennessee, what up peter
Thank you for bringing good content and showing People the truth on most topics media won't even touch.
Hey Peter, the next time you come to Atlanta, look me up. The Grill Warrior will take you around to the best BBQ joints in Atlanta. BBQ is my specialty. I am a certified BBQ judge and a pro-class competitive BBQ champion. Love your videos..
I travel there frequently and for the most part It’s good people, but with any large city…You need to know where you are or be with folks that do…Real Talk. Forever Vigilant 🇺🇸🙏🏼😎
I went to Atlanta some years ago and visited every part from rich to poor and everything in-between. I'm a bald headed white dude from Oklahoma and I got nothing but Love from everyone I encountered. Love Atlanta!
Nice!
why does race matter so much? everyone has to say that they the opposite of where they've been
@@MrApplesaucestuff it kinda matters to a lot of people, in a lot of places. The comment in question states that it didn't matter in Atlanta.
What you expect? Georgia is good ole country boy neck of the woods.
@@Lioness1499 bet you've never been lol
"Stop being afraid to be yourself" Nice one!
Straight Fact's on that One 💯.
I liked everything that guy said.
Shout out University of Arkansas! GO HOGS
That guy is elevated through experience, that's how this life works.. We grow wise through pain and humbling experiences. We grow strong too. People that hide in comfort don't develop. Much respect and love.
He’s spot on. He knows what people need. Not what the media try to say they want.
Wow. Kodakk is seriously a role model. Guy is insanely emotionally intelligent and aware. Huge shoutout to him for being so welcoming and enthusiastic about showing you around!
I loved him from the onset
Peter comes off as such a normal suburban dude but his comfort and positivity with everyone and everywhere is beyond normal lol. I love it
I would like to thank Kodak for being a good representative of the culture. He articulated himself well and didn't let this become a mockery of all struggles and shortcomings 💪🏾
The shotgun homes were not slaves homes. That's the Sweet Auburn area and residential structures weren't built until post Civil War. It is an historical area though and one of the first centers of black wealth in Atlanta post Reconstruction.
Thank you for saying this.
Those were not shotgun houses
Dead wrong 😑
@@jerrellbrewer5114 Arnt shotgun homes alot smaller? I thought the slag word shotgun homes came from where you can open the front door and shoot right through the house, then out the back door. If im wrong that I would like to know the real meaning of the term.
@@cadreyh3559 Yes that's correct. I grew up in one in the Mississippi Delta.
Peter is so sick man. I’ve learnt literally so much about the states through his documentaries. Keep doing your thing bro 👊🏽
Hello, fellow UA-camrs.
Me too
I'm sorry learnt is not a word, learned is.
@@SlumpdWiz both are legitimate words👍
@@SlumpdWiz ard you thick? Both are legitimate words.
That "STOP BEING AFRAID TO BE YOUR MF SELF" hit hard! ❤ Gave me tears! Love yourself and who you are! Anyone don't like it , remove them from your circle...
Kodakk is a Doll!! He was a great tour guide - so much knowledge & swag!! Such an incredibly astute young man! As well - the young man that had been shot & went through so much - he is so wise for his age as a result - I loved hearing what he had to share. And thank you to sweet Gutta for taking us around! One Love Everybody ♥
Lived in and around the ATL for 51 years. Thank God there is more good than bad and it’s nestled in beautiful forests and farmland.
You twerking at Twerk Chicken 🤣 love it! Your style of documenting different groups and cultures is amazing!
Pete can dance 🕺..Mad respect for Pete showing different perspectives of peoples lives without bias
stop having kids if you can't afford them
@@sha9543 Is that why your daddy hated you? Because he couldn't afford you? Awwwwww
Can he though? :)
They all belong in Africa.
@@sha9543 lol beat it troll
Respect these young brothers for being outstanding tour guides with an amazing perspective
Yes!!
Respect has to be earned…..
You set the bar ow if you respect these hood 🐀 🐀 🐀
*low*
Yes, for real!
"Know who you are! and be your fucking self!"
Winner of Best Quote of 2022!!!!
as long as that means making an honest living to support yourself legally...
Cliche asf but ok
Kodakk one of my favorite people I’ve seen on this channel so far. Funny, insightful, smart, def seems like he’d improve the mood of anyone he’s around
This is gonna be a most watched channel going into 2023. You're showing so many places I'd really consider wanting to move to once I get my finances in order.
Kodakk and Gutta did a great job as tour guides - Kodakk is definitely passionate about the good and historical sides to the city and that´s important when it comes to showing Black people in the media - there´s so much to talk about other than gangs and crime.
Do they work? Or sell drugs only?
Kodakk and gutta remind me of the nice folks who gave me the same warm country hospitality when I moved there. This city has tons of passion and loves to show it
their grotesque lifestyle includes collecting welfare and fraud.
@@Nafpaktos-Florida lmao boy I work! Creative director no drugs sold 😂
@@AtlantaHoodHistorian He’s been spending too much time on those sites bankrolled by the elite to keep the races divided and to keep them rich.
A “shotgun house” is a narrow home that doesn’t have hallways. The term comes from people saying you could shoot a bullet from the front door to the back door without hitting anything else. It’s not necessarily a “slave” home. It’s a style of house.
Thank you! I was coming to say this too. And you don’t have to worry about the houses being torn down like he was thinking. Those are owned by the National Parks Service along with every house right there near MLK’s home to maintain the look of that block.
Also, the reason they're built like that is because of an odd quirk of colonial-French property-tax. Basically, instead of being charged tax relative to the square area of a house, it instead charged in relation to the amount of house that faced the street.
I was going to say the same thing.
He's got the gift of gab...Fake it til you make it.
Houses in the south were designed that way so air would flow from the front to the back of the house cooling the rooms in between with the breeze.
Kodakk is right about companies moving down south from California. In San Francisco an $800K home is a shack. In Atlanta an $800K home is a luxury home in a gated community. 2 to 3 times the size of a home in San Francisco. Thank you for sharing Peter.
Facts.
San Fran rent and ATL pay
As usual Californians be ruining everything
Absolutely!!! In some areas of GA and AL, you can spend $250K and get a super large, nice home with a lot of acreage. But, it sucks that people moving in drive the prices up for the locals. I believe it should be like college tuition, if you’re coming from out of state, rent or the sales price should be higher & if you’re local it should be “normal” or discounted to a degree.
@@n8turejourney a more logical idea would just be to ban people that vote blue to come to these nice suburbs 😂
My dad and brother remodeled the house of MLK he showed in this video. We are so honored to be a part of restoring his beautiful home!! I wish I could put a pic on here! My dad passed away now, but he was a big big part of building GA... P.s. Shot gun homes were for railroad and mill workers.(I live here and this is a good side,for sure.its definitely worse than this anywhere else)
Kodakk’s take on being happy for being alive was absolutely beautiful. I love the South. You should definitely put Nashville on your list.
Nashville is a dump. Tourist town to the max.
🙄😂
don’t do thaat.. Nashville my foot! 🙄
God bless the South!
I live in Nashville - so unless he wants to do an expose on bar owners downtown getting rich off of not paying the musicians OR the total gentrification of the City.... then it wouldn't be worth it.
Love his positive attitude...there all GREAT people in all cultures...love the work Peter!
Hell of an episode. Props to Kodakk, man exudes such amazing energy!
Yes!
I need some of that energy!
I Agree brother
I like how he said the kkk was just part of the history and left it at that. Straight 💯
I agree, the young brother could easily become a lobbyist for his community!! He is very knowledgeable and is committed to his city!! Respect!!
Your ethnographic approach to these interviews only restores my faith that MSM is overplaying the division card. All factors aside, Peter shows us people see people. Such pure interactions. Thank you for your work
I love Kodakk’s energy and outlook!!! He’s right, people/companies moving in to other areas is great, but not when they start tearing down buildings that have historical or cultural significance to the area. If you move into another area, you need to learn about the culture and adopt it in some way to become part (or be a partner) to the area. You’ll get more support from the community as well. I live in AL an hour from ATL & I’d love to spend an afternoon with Kodakk just talking about the South, our cultures and life philosophies. He’s really inspiring! I also loved watching you twerk with everyone!!! 😂 That was fan-frickin-tastic!!!
Kodakk is a very relatable and likable guy, and let’s not forget intelligent! His knowledge on Atlanta history gave me goosebumps. Hats off to you sir!
Lived in Metro Atlanta all my life, cool to see you visiting our city and sharing it with the world.
Yessss.people don't see the real Atlanta and that's sad
This is decatur 90% of the time
Go downtown or west side or south side. 4th ward. Something.
@@dakotac9547 Ong
love your videos, peter. you dont pretend to be anything you arent. you dont ask stupid ass questions. you DO provoke honesty in people with your questions and you respect those you visit no matter who they are. very good stuff.
I’m a Georgia native and grew up in Kennesaw and I have to say that this was such a powerful documentary. I enjoyed the tour and of course the twerking 😂. But I was so inspired by the positive energy that everyone had. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting but it seems that more people are aware of how the world has been set up to make us fail but more and more people are aware that we need to come together as one and not let the ones that think they’re in control try to continue to divide us on every level. It’s just so refreshing to see the love. Thank you all for the inspiring words. Love and light to you all. ❤
I love the way he articulated his perspective on life, this is why you cant judge a book by its cover. He hads locs, gold teeth and he is INTELLIGENT. Everything he mentioned about life, even the most simple things is so TRUE.
Peter this was a fantastic episode. Thank you for this video. I don't know how you manage to find such interesting and knowledgable people but they truly brought a great perspective of Atlanta.
You know, a lot of white people couldn't do what Peter does because they are so quick to judge because how someone dress, talk, or look, that most would never learn anything about certain people to even make proper judgment. Ignore = Ignorance 🤷🏽♀️ Peter is a smart man.
Beautiful city , genuinely good people . the thing that caught my attention the most was the emphasis that was made about respect for eachother . this world needs more of that! 👍👍👍
I am also curious if MLK's home is occupied or a preserved landmark ?
The home is a historical landmark and provides tours. It is not occupied
@@Mitzeria1 thank you , I assumed so but wasn't sure.
You mean a crime-infested city. Crime in Atlanta is equal to Chicago. Go watch a news reporter who showed the statistics. There is nothing beautiful about drugs, guns, violence, and people who don't want to earn an honest living.
You're either delusional or only went to certain locations because your comment couldn't be further from the truth. I'm from Atlanta and I know that is far from accurate.
You appear "at home" anywhere you go! I love it!
Good job young man (Kodakk) explaining the "other side" of Atlanta. You represented our community very well. Thank you.
Peter... 14 minutes> Dude I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!! It's the spirit that you have and pure heart! Now that's a vibe!
That was dreadful 😂😂😂
Peter - you always find the best hosts to take you around to highlight the different cities and cultures. My hat's off to Kodak and yourself.
Peter be checkin' in in advance.
Lil homie in front of the store is fully aware of what's going out here. I wish him the best of luck.
Much love & respect to that boy Peter! 🤞🏾 I purposely didn’t show certain hoods because why bother dem folks they workin & police don’t do nun but arrest us so no.. I wanted to give another perspective other than the negative all the time so try to enjoy this from a positive point other than violence every 5 seconds 🤞🏾
You did a good job bro
@@CW0123 thank you bro fr fr
You're a cool guy frfr bro felt the good vibes thru the vid keep being great brother!!👊🏼👊🏼
I always wanted to see Atlanta. Georgia is green and beautiful.
Hearing that young man talk about how he disregarded the gang tradition to start a fresh brotherhood with the friends who are actually there for him and them alone was inspiring.
Peter is so real, he knows who he is, and he seems comfortable where ever he goes. I love his videos.
Some of the dopest people I've met through my life have been from ATL. Some of the most talented people ive ever come across and kind as well. Glad you're doing these episodes from there.
Peter I love your videos man. I really learn culture, places and language thank to you….. here you have a Cuban fan… take care
I can listen to Kodak talk all day long! ...very knowledgable and has a great perspective on life.
Ok. The fact that this starts with matching sunglasses makes me so happy!! ❤❤
I grew up an hour north of atlanta. I started coming to atlanta in the 90s. Moved here in 2000. A lot has changed. We have wild shit happen, but 95% of people are super kind and just working/chilling.
People who are just scared of cities talk about all cities the same way
Appreciate the love shown to Atl pete, lived here my whole life. Lots of people obviously know about Atl but theres so much about the city thats unknown by most. Keep doin your thing man
Atlanta also has some the nation’s wealthiest black people and neighborhoods -the whole city is integrated quite well. Very friendly place.
Only north of atl, anything south of i-20 is nasty af
You obviously don't know the southside. There are tons of nice neighborhoods south of I-20 stretching for miles and miles.
@@hellaloud9224 Your prejudices have you blind. You need to go out more. Yes, above I-20 you find more wealthier neighborhoods, but South of I-20 you find million dollar homes also. Even near the challenged areas where the guy took their guest on the Eastside have very nice neighborhoods that can rival anything you see on the north side. Where do you think Peachtree City is? The entire metro Atlanta is nice.
@@chocon8818 read before u speak bro
@@hellaloud9224 So how far north of I-20 you want to say is Atlanta, because the city itself does not go further than Buckhead, and there are many areas above I-20 that are not so nice. I see you also taking Atlanta all the way to the airport which is not Atlanta either. The Atlanta airport is not in Atlanta dude. The Atlanta Braves new stadium is not in At;anta. So cut the crap dude. People in the entire region normally just say they live in Atlanta. Bellow I-20 in the city of Atlanta we have nice areas just as beyond the City of Atlanta. Your got that sick racist mentality about the people that live in this city. You betta check yourself.
Love the video, but as an Atlanta native with this video being titled Atlanta hoods.. They didn’t give you tours of the hood the struggles the real, it more tourists like. Memorial drive.. central is def a hood but the Atlanta side of Memorial is more of and accurate depiction of living in the hood, candler rd they didn’t show you toney valley, spring valley, mcafee. Edgewood they showed the beltline and little five points vs edgewood courts, kirkwood, East lake, compared to your other videos that really truly show what it’s like living in inner city hoods/projects this video did not do Justice. It was great vibes it showed the energy and spirit of Atlanta but not the hoods..
I love this guy's energy. Super positive. It really is all about respect.
11:11 This man is speaking truth. There’s a lot of positivity just in being alive. That’s the right attitude.
And in order to have access to opportunities, you gotta KNOW you do without a doubt, and take action when the inspiration hits you. And even if you don’t get exactly what you expect, at least you’re moving in the right direction, and nothing but good can result from that.
Omg watching you dance is the highlight of my week 🤣🤣🤣 Get it boy
You have a unique skill to be a part of any group and show their lives without judgement! Great stuff from the Amish, to the hood, to the rich, you show it all and it’s raw!
Statistically speaking, it makes a huge difference if people grow up in a two parent household vs. single parent household. He said it didn't make a difference which is just simply not true.
You really think that guy got a proper education?
yes it is true...because i have seen people with one parent households get further in life because of the love in the house vs the indifference and lack of love that also comes in two parent households or the violence two parent households can have.. so statistically it can be true also.. your stats are always derived by your sampling..so hence if you ask a group of soda "A" drinkers if they like soda "A" then you have legitimate stats with the yes's but you still do not have a real overview of said products love by consumers.. the same as sampling politician "Z" supporters and asking if you like politician "Z".. true stats and facts but not really.. as there are always angles when it comes to stats and opinions and beliefs and numbers and polls... so what is the truth to your comment?? it simple isnt there and simply not there... did you grow up in each situation??? nope... so how is it not true... that is just from your POV and beliefs in what you have been exposed to or what little you have dealt with in your life... others can have very different experiences that are very true vs your information or stats.. stats are just a gimmick to persuade the uneducated into a belief of what the people marketing or supporting those stats want...just propaganda to push an agenda or belief system upon others while making it seem legitimate.. and it may or may not be a truthful system..take the religions of the world and the stances each of them offer up for their legitimacy and what they deem as failures or falsehoods of the other religions and how they are or are not right... shrugs..there are no absolutes in this world when it comes to opinions as the demographics for info are always created by those administering the questions or creating the context.. stats prove me right on everything i state... so now what do we do.. i can back up everything with stats and now you also can.. who is right??? neither is the true answer..science proves this one easily or does it??? the chaos element and theory.. have a good one!! much love and respect...
No I think it would specifically be affected by what the parent/parents are like, not how many there are. If the parent doesn't bother to teach their child empathy and kindness and build on some learned intelligence then that child will be negatively impacted. Its similar to parents who are violent, aggressive and rude either to a child or Infront of them to others, that child will be impacted by that and often becomes aggressive themselves.
@@wendyHew Being raised by a single parent is fundamentally detrimental to a child's upbringing. Especially boys lacking a mature, responsible father growing up. Boys need a father figure for guidance. Doesn't really matter how great your mom did raising you, you need the male influence. Learning how to be a man is not something your mom can teach you so if you lack a dad growing up, you either become a soft momma's boy or you go off as a loose cannon and learn lessons the hard way. That's hood culture in a nutshell. None of these guys had fathers growing up and the guys they do look up to as influences and father figures on the streets didn't have fathers themselves so it's a broken cycle that just continues to repeat itself.
Obviously, having no father growing up is probably better than having a bad, abusive father growing up and same with mothers but that doesn't change the fact that the optimal upbringing for a child to do well in life is to have both a mother and a father and benefit from learning the values that both these people provide. Having generations and generations of no father figures and single motherhood is a big component as to why hood culture is the way it is and nothing ever changes for the better.
@@zazz69ed boi said sooo much but really so little. Having someone give af about you is key, now double that. Get the picture?
That guy around the 16 to 18 minute mark was awesome. Born and raised in Atlanta, I love my city. Thank you for doing these videos!
Im from East Oakland and lived n Atlanta for a couple years too. Got Nothing But Love from Atlanta 👏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾
Peter, Thank you so much for the work you do. As someone who travels often for work, I know it isn't easy. But also, the emotional rollercoaster we feel as an audience must be 10 fold for you. So thank you. I wish our politicians would watch your channel and learn something.
I've been to ATL 2007 with a highschool exchange program from germany. We also visited the birth home of martin luther King but in the early evening. After we looked at the house our teacher told us we got 30min to walk around....so 25 white 17year old students no experience on how to act "on the streets" walked around there. I still believe it wasnt the smartest decision of our teacher...nothing happened but back then in the evening a lot of homeless and drug people were on the streets.
It was a pretty save area even in 2007, not much for teenagers to do right around there though
Sounds great lol.
I’m in London travling around American on my IPad😅with Peter every week .He’s the best of the best .Wow Atlanta is lovely and green .Love it
I used to live in Atlanta, walking through hoods definitely feels sketchy but you can meet some awesome people
Kodak really a glowing soul. His love for his city is so true he sees the good in the bad
Thanks for shedding light on the real Peter! And for truly bridging the gap. This videos are so enlightening. Thank you Peter!
This is by far one of your best videos. Keep it up.
Loved what he said about respecting other peoples cultures. I believe that wholeheartedly. Respect and learn about other people and places besides where you are from.
"You can't avoid it, you just have to keep living." I LOVE THAT SHIT
I lived in south west Atlanta Last summer to get out of my comfort zone and experience culture. It was one of the best things I have ever done. It was nothing but love and I respect that tremendously.
I loved that he said that because you can’t live life in fear, but at the same time yes, definitely take precautions.
one thing about atlanta. you treat people well, and most of them are cool right back. this young guy was an excellent rep for this city.
Kodakks insights, comments and observations are brilliant and 💯% on point.
The vibes were amazing. Everyone was so cool and down to earth.
The vibes are unmatched
I'm half way thru the video and have heard some great comments from the dudes in the hood. " be yourself man" hit home for me. Being Irish can be a saving grace and a curse at the same time. Growing up in Oakland, Berkeley and Richmond was tough as a short blonde kid. Fight or get punked out. I was the whiteboy burning with the brothers and others. I wish some of the fighting spirit would go away though 'cause it is a curse. That's who I am man.
as soon as you said you were irish the voice i was reading your commet with in my head became an irish man 😂😂😂😂😂
Once you get that dawg in you it don't come out lol
@@nousername2942 😂
Know who you are and be your efing self. Greatest advice ever.
The give us a break thing at the beginning sent me. He’s so right. We are constantly saying “we full, go home”
Alot of the people you have in your interviews are absolutely incredible. You can tell they are down to earth people. I wish I met more people like them.
Go out and meet people! 👍👍nothing is stopping you but yourself. Just put some effort in !
Can't wait to go Atlanta. Love the people and the accents1
I live in Atlanta, it has a cool vibe with the people. Everyone literally talks to everyone and every neighborhood has it's unique style (Midtown / Beltline / East Atlanta Village / Little 5 Points, Buckhead / West Midtown). ATLiens hustle yet are Southern down to Earth & are quick to connect with others
East Atlanta native here. Atlanta has gone to shit.. fr
Where you from?
Lol so sweet
But are they dangerous people? Like Chicago and baltimore gangs!!!
The term Shotgun home actually refers to narrow long houses common in the south. The term comes from the fact that they had a long straight corridor through them so you could use a shot gun to clear the house easily.
"Actually", where did you get that? some video game or B list movie? The design has been around for a couple centuries and it's building plan used in the north and south
and dif parts of the world as well . While the term most likely emanated from the south , it had nothing to do with "clearing" a house with a shotgun.
Shotgun houses have a front door in where the hallway runs straight thru to a back door which lets the air flow through from the front to the back or vice versa-- they were built on skinny lots that were longer than they were wide (usually 12 to 16 feet wide) ----- usually near mills or factories to rent to workers in the cities
@@GenX...MCMLXV so is the video correct? Were they slave homes? Thanks for the explanation, I'd never heard of shotgun home before. Thanks to Peter and his videos I've learned so much ❤️
@@natashakey9575 No, they weren’t “slave” homes. They were built after the Civil War. They were built for black mill workers. There are a bunch of little pockets in the heart of Atlanta, which were built as mill worker housing, with sharp lines dividing the white workers from the black workers.
Its not about shooting a fricken shotgun in a house. The hallway is long and straight like a shotgun barrel lol
@@natashakey9575 I knew they were old but not that old, so I looked it up. "493ABC Auburn Avenue The three double shotguns at 493 Auburn Avenue were built as workers’ housing in 1911-1912, just after the neighborhood shifted from white to black. They were behind an apartment house and close to Queen Anne houses built a decade earlier for middle-class whites. The 1911 deed created a perpetual ten-foot-wide alley, extending to the back of the lot, to provide access to the three “alley houses” and the back yard of the house next door."
"Not falling to all the media sh[;', and all that come along with it, because that's what's gonna steer you into thinking certain things that you shouldn't even be focused on like that. It's good to think about the world too, and don't get me wrong, but at the same time, we gotta get our mind and our mental right." This man just spoke beautiful truthful wisdom. Also I can't keep up with the level of truth and wisdom stated in this video, but I'll say, I want to go to Atlanta now.
Great glimpse into the real world as always. And mad love for Kodakk. He's really smart and has a beautiful attitude toward life.
Wow fantastic content! No one comes close to Peter in highlighting different cultures and lifestyles.
Don’t forget the car culture and bike life. Those are two parts of Atlanta culture.
Omg, that bike life 😳 that would be great.
@@PhiTonics don’t forget about the mopar community
The predominant culture is the sewer culture. Haiti 2.0
@@jimoleander8393 if you've got something to say, how bout say it, instead of wrighting a cryptic comment..
Is Mopar the same thing as ATV's?
I know those are huge there as well 👌
Black bike week in the Carolinas is off the hook. 👍 I know it’s a little above the ATL but during that week the southern bike culture floods the myrtle beach area. It’s dope.
Kodakk was a great person to interview. Wish that young man the best!
hahahah peter on the block dancing was such a good vibe
Gotta love Peter , UA-cam and the internet for bringing us all that! much gratitude from Montreal !!
Great to see the Baha'i centre in the background of one of the streets. Spreading the message of unity, positivity and spiritual empowerment! ❤
I love this guy. He would do well in Public Relations. Intelligent & street wise. Great video.😁
Being from Sacramento it’s crazy to hear people all the way across the country talk about the gang activity out west. Groups you hear about growing up that are way more prominent than I ever realized.
My sis lives in West Sac. We're originally from near Watts and Compton. I left CA years ago and live in STL. All 3 (So Cal, Nor Cal, and STL) are so different yet the same...
i lived in south sacramento for two years, i felt pretty safe as long as i minded my own bussinese and was careful at night. That being said i got sucker punched in Sac twice, got harrassed by some black kids becouse i look white and Must have voted for trump (im not white btw, i didnt vote trump) and there were defenetly plenty of shady peeps and things going on, gun shots at night, lots of scary looking folks, helicopters on laud speeker shouting about missing persons bla bla. I had a friend of a friend who moved to Santa Rosa with some of my other friends and he was from Sac and would tell stories about the shootouts and robbing/murding they did. Plus it is HOT in the summer! Im glad to be out of there.
There's gang violence on the east but its more quiet
Well done. Atlanta is a beautiful city with a lot of love and pride.
love seeing people love their city!
Wow. I grew up off Memorial Drive (the road with the water boys and the jail) It was safer during the 80’s. Sad to see it crime ridden. The first ever Home Depot was actually built across the street from the jail. Fun video to watch! Thanks Peter!
PS. Next time have Killer Mike show you around.
So it was a Home Depot before it was a tag and tax office?
@@lostsoulatl It was to the farthest left. I thought the tag office was on the right, but maybe they’ve taken over that entire building. I haven’t been over there in a while.
@@maureenahmed6960 ion even think home depot exist over there
It's not a bad area.
@latingunner yes home depot was there long before the tag office. Home Depot took up the whole strip there. Born and raised in Stn mtn since 77'
l live in North Atlanta and I'm tired of so much negativity about our city. Atlanta has so many great people, places to eat and things to see. Thank you Peter for making this video!
Amen Kip! Unfortunately I see a lot of those folks from outside the loop commenting negatively because it apparently makes them feel better about themselves to look down on others. Traffic can suck and I sometimes wish we had an ocean beachfront. Lol But other than that life is good… we have city and country, sunshine, trees/greenery for miles and the southern hospitality is real in these parts no matter where you go.
@@Tadaia Nah, it blows
@@joez3706 Then BYE! Move!
Never been, but I respect the state pride. I'm originally from NJ so I get it. Haters gonna hate
@@Tadaia I did move and say good riddance!
It’s crazy how we as black people accept everyone as they come but we get the worst rep smh. People fail to realize that if you’re being genuine and respectful you’ll never have issues with us. We all have degenerates in our diff cultures but they don’t represent who we are as a whole. We need to have more of these interactions so everyone can understand how we operate as a whole.
This is the most retarded shit I’ve ever read. Every race has good and bad people. Don’t act like all black people are as good as the people in this video. All white people aint the same either bro. There’s bad and good in all colors
The fact that you have to say “we” is an indication that you personally don’t want times to change and you see in colors. Your skin can be any color and you could disrespect someone. I think that if you can be genuine and respectful to everyone on this earth no matter where you are or what their skin color is, then we can all find out a little something about every culture. No need to isolate “we” or “us”. I wouldn’t just see you as a black person if I saw you on the street and I hope you wouldn’t just see me as some white guy. We live on the same planet, brother. And not everyone is out to get you, even if it feels like the world is against you. There are people out there that really respect cultures and love all people. God bless my friend.
@@kanyetwitty6471 Hello. Just wanted to let you know that Jesus loves you very much. He is coming back very soon and He wants you to be ready.
Just go to Him as you are. You don’t have to be perfect. The only thing He requires is a full surrender of your life. Go to Him and give Him your life and everything. Once you surrender everything (from the heart). He will give you The Holy Spirit in His fullness. The Holy Spirit will then give you faith, the power to overcome sin, peace, fulfillment and above all, eternal life. You cannot do it on your own strength. It’s only by the Holy Spirit. And you get The Holy Spirit once you lay everything down, including your life at The Lord’s feet. He says in His Word “Not by might, not by power but by my Spirit”.
People think Christianity is boring. That’s because they see it as a religion. Christianity is not a religion, but a personal relationship with Jesus Christ who loves you and gave Himself for you. Having a relationship with Christ is the most joyful fulfilling thing you can ever have. Jesus changed my life and He wants to change yours as well. The reason we are all here is to fellowship with and have a relationship with God.
@@kanyetwitty6471 I cant understand how white people can say that all afrodescendants are racist and THEY segregate themselves, actually, white people segregated, while black people were just trying to survive in the racist society we, white people, created. equals should be treated equally and unequals unequally. Its mostly not about you as person, but about structural racism and society. Sorry for any mistakes, i dont know very well how to express myself in english
It's true. All the people I always had problems with and beef growing up was the country version other white kids lmfao.
That was adorable you twerking with the ladies. It's that open minded and light-heartedness touches the hearts. You're doing a great service... Kodakk was phenomenal in every respect....(Do you buy the foods or make offers for your hosts in the videos?) LOL..my bold but humble suggestion..I'm from a culture, hospitality equals love.
Peter, Frazier the Motivator is someone I personally know. He's one of the most positive people in ATL. I went to school with him when he lived in Jacksonville, FL. Everyone in ATL, please suppose him, and thank you, Kodak for the history tour.
Too funny-people not from he south always talk about how “green” it is. Not used to hills, all the trees...
I Grew up in Atlanta, & couldn't ever live in any other state, although I transferred to the north Ga mtns ..This is another great video. Loved learning from these guys & how they experience life. Thanks for showing a side of Atlanta city life I couldve otherwise never seen.
Love his attitude. I lived in Atlanta in my early 20s. Reminds me of home back in TN. Greatly put together ♥️
I went during freaknik during the 90s..saw Tupac at the Underground the spring before he died...loved going to the jazz festival at Piedmont park 🌳 incredible memories
Didn't expect to see someone with healing crystals give a motivational speech
Whenever I go to a city, I love going on historic walking tours. Kodakk is the guide I would love to have. Going to parts of the city I would not think of going to and learning a ton. This guy is so cool. Great video. 👍
Peace ✌️ and Love 💞 from Tucson Arizona Desert 🏜️🙏
Kodakk's a great guide. Love your videos man
Dude I love your videos! You twerking honestly had me laughing out loud! You are a super cool guy and I love how respectful you are to everyone! Please keep up the great work!
I’ve lived in Atlanta for 7 years and it’s been great to me. You can really make it what you want. I have friends who hate it here bc they struggle to adapt to the culture and point to random this and that crime. If you embrace the culture and all the thing that make it unique, Atlanta can truly be a gem. It’s interesting to hear his take on the gentrification leading to desperation… I never really thought of it that way but it makes total sense. Lastly, don’t say “hotlanta” here lol. Makes locals cringe 😬
That was actually very smart of him to say that. It has happened in big cities in Texas when these big corps have moved their US headquarters especially from Caifornia where the salaries are super high to Dallas where cost of living is lower. It does drive real estate prices up and rentals as the new comers are flash with cash. Good for taxes and property owners but for someone trying to buy a house or rent, it can make things a little more expensive. And as he correctly stated most of the staff will be translplants and a few local hires.
In all honesty, Everyone who isnt some tech worker, influencer or is well off in terms of money absolutely despises gentrification. They ruin affordable neighborhoods, entire cities, ruins your local culture and traditions. It also kills off businesses that have been around for years or decades due to property taxes.
Its viewed as an invasion and a blight upon many peoples lives, regardless of race. Doesnt matter if your white, black, asian or hispanic. When the Coastals decide your city or neighborhood is theirs, Its character, culture and its locals all suffer and eventually get driven off. Gentrification is basically the new colonialism, but mainly for tech savy or high income earning coastal elites(whom of which are of many different races, but treat said locals as beneath them while claiming to love them and their culture).
I have lived here my whole life so far unfortunately. Too many haters even in North Metro Atlanta. Dating is horrible here too and its basically a crime to be a true straight man but Atlanta is a gold mind for upper middle class to rich people.
@@realamericannegro977Dude, It's not a crime dude to be straight here. It's a strong alphabet presence. Lot of lame dudes tryna holla at women in a city of hustlers
@@kapow916 Let me guess you are one of these "hustlers"? The real issue is men thinking they are hustlers for paying for coochie.
17:30 The best quote for life. Know Who U Are, and B ur Fokin' Self!
- Well said m8!
I used to travel to Atlanta from NJ for 2 weeks out of each month on business. I did this for like 7 years. Boy, ATL has changed so much. They're building everything brand new and attracting lots of business. There's flights taking off from Newark NJ every 15 min back and forth from ATL. I tell ya, some of the most beautiful women of color I've ever seen are in ATL