Gang History Podcast

SECOND STOPSET IN GANG VIOLENCE PODCAST:

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I’m Lindsay and we’re talking gang violence today. Gangs have been around for centuries in one form or another.
By definition, a gang is a group of people who through the organization, formation, and establishment of an assemblage share a common identity.
According to trusty wikipedia, in its current usage it typically denotes a criminal organization or else a criminal affiliation. In early usage, the word gang referred to a group of workmen. But more often than not- it carries a negative connotation.
American city gangs for the most part seem to have spawned from racial tension. During World War I, tons of African-Americans came looking for work in the city of Chicago.
This led to increased tensions between workers of different races a eventually a race riot broke out in 1919.
More on the race riot coming up and we’ll uncover a bit about the little talked about subject of white gangs in the city.
But you gotta stick around because right now I have a live track heading your way about life on the streets. So without further ado, here’s Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson and their live version of “Can’t Say Goodbye” performed on last year’s American Idol event Idol Gives Back on Dorm106.