Choosing Change Over Gang Life As a former Rollin 60s Crip, I’ve witnessed the perilous trenches of gang life. It’s a tale that’s all too familiar – looking for a place where you fit in, only to find yourself trapped in a dangerous world. I’m telling my story to offer a beacon of hope to
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As a member of the Rollin 60s Crips, I know firsthand what a life of gang violence looks like. I didn’t grow up with a lot of money or opportunities, so joining the gang seemed like a way out. But it only led to a life of violence and heartache. The Lure of Gang Life:
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A Night of Tragedy at Embassy Suites Unthinkable Violence in Tigard Tigard, Oregon – A community’s narrative was irrevocably altered in the early hours of May 5, 2022. The Tigard Embassy Suites at 9000 Southwest Washington Square Road went from a peaceful refuge to a scene of chaos and loss. Gunfire disrupted the night, and
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Challenge stereotypes. Empower Black men through trade skills. Introduction Fam, we gotta talk about what’s real in our hood, beyond the beats and the fame. Our value as Black men ain’t just a statement; it’s the core of what we bring to the table, to our block, to our very essence. We got the power
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