3 Instances when Los Angeles Gang Members were called on by Political Leaders for Support

There are three times within the last year that politicians and local leaders called on Los Angeles street gangs and gang members for support of a recent agenda. 00:00 - Three recent times politicians asked for gang members to lend some type of support. 01:09 - Cynthia Gonzales' Call to Action: A clip features former Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzales questioning why major gangs like 18th Street and Florencia 13 aren't doing more to "protect their turf" against federal ICE raids, sparking a debate on whether politicians should encourage gang mobilization for social or political causes. 12:37 - Rogelio Martinez’s Appeal: Long Beach mayoral candidate Rogelio Martinez is shown making a direct appeal to gang members, suggesting they have a role to play in the community's political landscape. 14:43 - Jackae Rae TV Interview: Further context is provided through a clip of Martinez’s interview on Jackae Rae TV, where he expands on his stance regarding street organizations. 21:37 - Chicago's Political History: The discussion shifts to Chicago, detailing a long-standing history where gangs have transitioned into political "community organizations" to work alongside city officials. 21:59 - Hal Baskin’s Legacy: The video highlights Hal Baskin, a former gang member who became a prominent community leader, leading to an honorary street naming in his honor in Englewood—a symbol of the blurred lines between street life and civic leadership. 36:07 - Mayor Karen Bass & Press Interaction: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is seen involving community intervention workers (often former gang members or "peacekeepers") in official press conferences to address public safety. 37:12 - LA Crime Data Announcement: The segment concludes with Mayor Bass announcing a drop in citywide crime and homicides, crediting the city's partnership with these community-based gang reduction and youth development (GRYD) programs. Join channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHPFwv4YFLehTMkkxSAyHg/join 🔥SUBSCRIBE to Street TV: http://bit.ly/2bVAU47 ***** To listen to entire episode: 🎙🎙Streets and Scholars Podcast 🎙🎙 w/ Alex Alonso every Thursday ➡️Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3NMDcQD ➡️Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Q8Tci3 ➡️ iHeart: https://bit.ly/3aCwwq0 ************* 🎙🎙Listen to Street TV Podcast 🎙🎙 ➡️ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3i9ezxv ➡️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/341hxPg ➡️ iHeart: https://ihr.fm/33zIqe5 ***************** ▶️ SUBSCRIBE to Street TV: http://bit.ly/2bVAU47 ✏️ Gang Forums: http://www.streetgangs.com/billboard 🗣 Discussion of Oldest Blood Gangs: http://bit.ly/2bt5LmH *************** SUPPORT US 💰 cash.app/$streettv 💰 Donate Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/alexalonso101 💳 Purchase signed Long Beach shirt: http://bit.ly/2c0VjkZ 💣 Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/streetgangs 📕 Merchandise, Books, DVDs & Magazines: http://bit.ly/2bQe9ws ************************************** FOLLOW StreetGangs 📺 Youtube: http://bit.ly/2bVAU47 🔴 Facebook: http://bit.ly/2bt6jZO ✅ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2bYJxII 🔵 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2bvfBGz FOLLOW: Street TV 🔴 Facebook: https://bit.ly/2RtIIyg ✅ Instagram: https://bit.ly/2s07jvV FOLLOW: ALEX ALONSO 📺 SUBSCRIBE to Youtube: http://bit.ly/2cIsxJ9 ✅ InstaGram: http://bit.ly/2bt6uo2 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.alonso.101 🔵 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2bswYsP 📫Email: https://bit.ly/2EYcLYO **************************************** EQUIPMENT USED 🎥 Canon 5d Mark iv - https://amzn.to/2LPKt5g 🎥 GoPro Hero 4 - https://amzn.to/3q9w0Co 🎙 Zoom H6 audio recorder - https://amzn.to/2G3RDzr ♦️ Canon Lens EF 16-35 f/2.8L III USM lens - https://amzn.to/2S0gZmk ♦️ Canon Lens EF 24-105 f/4L is II USM Lens - https://amzn.to/2XACj31 🎤 Sennheiser ME66 ShotGun mic - https://amzn.to/2S30ENX 🎙Sennheiser Wireless EW 100 ENG G3 mic - https://amzn.to/2LIz9b7 ************************************* 🎥 Directed by Alex Alonso: http://bit.ly/2cIsxJ9 ************************************* #streettv #streettvfilms #streetgangs #alexalonso #alexalonsointerviews #straightpoliticking #losangeles