Ron Wilkins: Self Hatred, Cultural Disorientation, Poverty & the ‘Gang’ Phenomenon

Long time activist, Freedom Fighter and original LA Gang member (Slausons) Ron Wilkins gives an excellent and insightful breakdown of the ‘gang’ phenomenon. He digs deep into some of the pressing issues around self-hate and cultural disorientation… definitely some words grow on.. -Davey D-






The “gang” phenomenon among black youth can be attributed to three principal causes. Without a political decision from society’s rulers to forthrightly and comprehensively address these causes or pillars which initiate, fuel and sustain the growth of “gangs” and their resulting carnage, the problem will worsen. The other force capable of resolving this crisis, and unquestionably the most significant one is our youth themselves, the street toughs who have been recruited into the “gangs”.It will require that they commit to reclaiming themselves as conscious African people and forging themselves into community builders and assets rather than continuing on as self destructive self haters, predators and liabilities.

Self Hatred, Cultural Disorientation, Poverty & the ‘Gang’ Phenomenon