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34 - GET DOWN OR LAY DOWN: How Street Organizations Proliferated in the Late 80s and Early 90s May 22, 2023

Rodney "Hotrod" Phillips is a former member of the infamous "Low End" (Lower Southside) street organization, the Del Vikings. He discusses who the Del Vikings were and their organizational structure. He talks about the dissolution of the Del Vikings and how they were absorbed into the Black Disciples and Gangster Disciples street organizations. Mr. Phillips is currently a violence interrupter and works in Chicago with young people to help reverse some of the the suffering in the inner-city.
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33 -The Tale of Two Titans: King David & Boss Daley | Dr. Lance Williams Apr 30, 2023

Dr. Lance Williams is a professor and youth advocate who specializes in Chicago history. His research has focused much on Chicago street organizations. In this episode, Dr. Lance compares the social background and power-base of the leaders of Black street organizations and the leaders of Chicago’s political regime during the 1960s. He also discusses how Black migrants from the South impacted Chicago’s street culture, the signficance of Mayor Richard J. Daley’s ("Old Man Daley") Irish roots and affiliation to White street gangs, and many other topics. Dr William's new book can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/King-David-Boss-Daley-Disciples-ebook/dp/B0BNW6Q43B
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Episode 32 - Former General of the Black P. Stones, Now Chicago Peacemaker - Saddiq Ali Mar 26, 2023

Saddiq Ali is a former member and governor of the infamous Chicago street organization, the Black Peace Stone Nation (BPSN.) In this episode, we discuss his evolution away from gang culture, the role of faith in making that transition, his current business endeavors and how it relates to fighting violence-culture in Chicago. Saddiq also explains his relationship with Kevin Gates, his pivotal role in King Von's final arrangements, Lil Durk, Jeff Fort, and much much more.
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IG: @baahirimports
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31 - Tavares Briggs Feb 11, 2023

Tavares Briggs is an aldermanic candidate for Chicago’s 6th Ward. In this podcast, Tavares discusses his experience as a lifelong Chicago resident from the South and West sides. He is a lead educator within Chicago Public Schools and a leader within multiple community organizations. The topics in this podcast revolve around Tavares’ activation as a public servant and pursuit to politically represent the 6th Ward.
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30 - The Formation of the Disciples & the Chicago Political Machine Oct 11, 2022

The Formation of the Disciples & the Chicago Political Machine
Dr. Lance Williams is a professor and youth advocate who specializes in Chicago history. His research has focused much on the history of Chicago street organizations. In this episode, Dr. Lance, Ali, Color1, and GLC discuss how European descendent immigrants in the mid 1900s and Black migrants from the South clashed upon arrival, missed opportunities doing the tenure Mayor Richard J. Daley’s reign, “King” David Barksdale’s rise, Larry Hoover’s true affiliation with the Black Stone Rangers, and many other topics.
Dr. Lance Williams
His new upcoming book can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1633887863/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_5EZYRJXEEMYG49P8BY17_0
Color1
IG: @colorone
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GLC
IG: @glctheism
Tw: @GLCtheism
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29 - Peter Cunningham & The Youth Speak Jun 12, 2022

Peter Cunningham is the executive director of Education Post, a Chicago-based non-profit communications organization promoting education reform. Previously, Cunningham was president of Cunningham Communications, a Chicago-based communications company serving public, private, and nonprofit sector clients.
In this episode, Ali and guest-host Peter talk to Chicago youth about their migration away from street life into becoming contributing members of their community. Wesley and Darius discuss their life on the far southside and westsides of Chicago, gun control, the violence epidemic in the city, utilizing therapy to work through their trauma, the importance of having male role models in their lives, and their take on how better living conditions could be fostered in many stigmatized communities.
Twitter: @PCunningham57
https://www.edpost.com/stories/author/peter-cunningham
https://www.chicagocred.org
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28 - Global Silicon Valley May 20, 2022

At the 2022 Global Silicon Valley + ASU Summit. Founder of CRED and former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Ali, and Big Durk share a panel to discuss violence in Chicago. CRED participant, Antonio illuminates with his experiences growing up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago.
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27 - Big Durk Returns (Part 2) Apr 26, 2022

In his return to The Chi Podcast, Big Durk discusses the importance of being present with family, creating the family environment he never had, Islam as the primary transformative force of his life, losing his beloved son – D Thang to gun violence, learning how to forgive and move forward, and on Larry Hoover’s push for education.
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26 - Big Durk Returns Apr 26, 2022

In his return to The Chi Podcast, Big Durk discusses the importance of being present with family, creating the family environment he never had, Islam as the primary transformative force of his life, losing his beloved son – D Thang to gun violence, learning how to forgive and move forward, and on Larry Hoover’s push for education.
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25 - Curtis Toler (Part 2) Mar 08, 2022

Curtis Toler is a former leader of the Black Stone Rangers, Chicago-gang truce negotiator, and an expert on gang culture and violence prevention. In this episode, we discuss his path toward the streets, how he changed his life around, and ways to effect change with youth living in similar circumstances that he came from.
https://www.chicagocred.org
IG: @CurtisToler
Tw: @TheCurtisToler
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24 - Curtis Toler Mar 08, 2022

Curtis Toler is a former leader of the Black Stone Rangers, Chicago-gang truce negotiator, and an expert on gang culture and violence prevention. In this episode, we discuss his path toward the streets, how he changed his life around, and ways to effect change with youth living in similar circumstances that he came from.
https://www.chicagocred.org
IG: @CurtisToler
Tw: @TheCurtisToler
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23 - Bo Deal (Part 2) Mar 03, 2022

Bo Deal is a Chicago legend within hip-hop as an artist, business manager, and advocate for peace. He is well known for his multiple appearances on BET’s 106 and Park, Freestyle Friday, and his affiliation with 1017/Brick Squad Monopoly record label. Bo discusses how his dedication to his family encouraged him to build a positive environment for himself, which led to Bo building a successful music career and supporting the music dreams of younger Chicago artists, such as Chief Keef and FBG Duck. Bo Deal provides his perspective on drill music, the impact of youth violence, and how he promotes peace in the streets.
Instagram: @bodealbsm
Twitter: @BoDeal
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bo-deal/331985890
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO2C7k2r
Str8Drop Uncut Podcast: Str8Drop Uncut - YouTube
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22 - Bo Deal Mar 03, 2022

Bo Deal is a Chicago legend within hip-hop as an artist, business manager, and advocate for peace. He is well known for his multiple appearances on BET’s 106 and Park, Freestyle Friday, and his affiliation with 1017/Brick Squad Monopoly record label. Bo discusses how his dedication to his family encouraged him to build a positive environment for himself, which led to Bo building a successful music career and supporting the music dreams of younger Chicago artists, such as Chief Keef and FBG Duck. Bo Deal provides his perspective on drill music, the impact of youth violence, and how he promotes peace in the streets.
Instagram: @bodealbsm
Twitter: @BoDeal
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bo-deal/331985890
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO2C7k2r
Str8Drop Uncut Podcast: Str8Drop Uncut - YouTube
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21 - Larry Roberts (Part 2) Mar 03, 2022

Larry Roberts, Jr. is a legendary entrepreneur and celebrity barber from the southside of Chicago, known for Larry’s Barber Colleges. Larry actively reduces recidivism by establishing free barber schools within Cook County and other Illinois jail systems. His discussion provides insight on how he uses his craft to educate, employ, and promote economic wealth.
Instagram: @larrysbarbercollege; @larryroberts_jr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larrysbarbercollege/
Website: https://www.larrysbarbercollege.com/
Donations: https://my.simplegive.com/App/Giving/datafoundation
Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/larrys-barber-college-inc/id1528356362
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20 - Larry Roberts Mar 03, 2022

Larry Roberts, Jr. is a legendary entrepreneur and celebrity barber from the southside of Chicago, known for Larry’s Barber Colleges. Larry actively reduces recidivism by establishing free barber schools within Cook County and other Illinois jail systems. His discussion provides insight on how he uses his craft to educate, employ, and promote economic wealth.
Instagram: @larrysbarbercollege; @larryroberts_jr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larrysbarbercollege/
Website: https://www.larrysbarbercollege.com/
Donations: https://my.simplegive.com/App/Giving/datafoundation
Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/larrys-barber-college-inc/id1528356362
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19 - Royce White (Part 2) Mar 03, 2022

Royce is a former NBA player and community activist. His story details his trials and triumphs as a student athlete and how that ultimately led him to his professional destiny. In addition, Royce discusses his work within civil rights in the aftermath of the George Floyd tragedy as well as the importance of mental health.
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18 - Royce White Mar 03, 2022

Royce is a former NBA player and community activist. His story details his trials and triumphs as a student athlete and how that ultimately led him to his professional destiny. In addition, Royce discusses his work within civil rights in the aftermath of the George Floyd tragedy as well as the importance of mental health.
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17 - Steven Hawthorne (Part 2) Mar 03, 2022

Steven is a program manager for IMAN, and the first juvenile in Illinois that was sentenced to natural life in prison without the possibility of parole. Mr. Hawthorn details his life experience growing up in Stateway Gardens-public housing project. He also discusses the tragedy that led to his natural life conviction as a minor. While in prison, Steven reconnected with his father, whom was serving a sentence on death row.
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16 - Steven Hawthorne Mar 03, 2022

Steven is a program manager for IMAN, and the first juvenile in Illinois that was sentenced to natural life in prison without the possibility of parole. Mr. Hawthorn details his life experience growing up in Stateway Gardens-public housing project. He also discusses the tragedy that led to his natural life conviction as a minor. While in prison, Steven reconnected with his father, whom was serving a sentence on death row.
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15 - GLC (Part 2) Mar 03, 2022

GLC is a Chicago hip-hop pioneer that has partnered closely with Kanye West, Jay-Z, and other artistical titans. In this episode, we discuss GLC’s Chicago upbringing, the effect his upbringing has on his art, and his message to the youth coming up in the city he loves.
IG: @glctheism
Tw: @GLCtheism
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14 - GLC Mar 03, 2022

GLC is a Chicago hip-hop pioneer that has partnered closely with Kanye West, Jay-Z, and other artistical titans. In this episode, we discuss GLC’s Chicago upbringing, the effect his upbringing has on his art, and his message to the youth coming up in the city he loves.
IG: @glctheism
Tw: @GLCtheism
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13 - Arshay Cooper (Part 2) Mar 03, 2022

Arshay Cooper is a Benjamin Franklin award-winning author, the protagonist of the critically acclaimed film “A Most Beautiful Thing,” a Golden Oar recipient for his contributions to the sport of rowing, motivational speaker, and activist, particularly around issues of accessibility for low-income families. In this episode we discuss Arshay’s life as a rower, the doors it continues to open in his life, and what he sees as his life’s calling.
https://www.arshaycooper.com
IG: @ArshayCooper
Tw: @arshaycooper
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12 - Arshay Cooper Mar 03, 2022

Arshay Cooper is a Benjamin Franklin award-winning author, the protagonist of the critically acclaimed film “A Most Beautiful Thing,” a Golden Oar recipient for his contributions to the sport of rowing, motivational speaker, and activist, particularly around issues of accessibility for low-income families. In this episode we discuss Arshay’s life as a rower, the doors it continues to open in his life, and what he sees as his life’s calling.
https://www.arshaycooper.com
IG: @ArshayCooper
Tw: @arshaycooper
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11 - Fred Hampton (Part 2) Mar 03, 2022

Fred Hampton Jr. is a political activist based out of Chicago and is the son of slain Black Panther Party leader, Fred Hampton Sr. In this Episode, we talk about Fred Hampton Jr.’s current work, the legacy of his father, and necessary steps to empower communities across America.
http://chairmanfredjr.blogspot.com/
IG: @officialchairmanfredhamptonjr
Tw: @ChairmanFredJr1
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10 - Fred Hampton Jr. Mar 03, 2022

Fred Hampton Jr. is a political activist based out of Chicago and is the son of slain Black Panther Party leader, Fred Hampton Sr. In this Episode, we talk about Fred Hampton Jr.’s current work, the legacy of his father, and necessary steps to empower communities across America.
http://chairmanfredjr.blogspot.com/
IG: @officialchairmanfredhamptonjr
Tw: @ChairmanFredJr1
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9 - Malik Yusef (Part 2) Mar 01, 2022

Malik Yusef is a multiple Grammy Award winning artist, poet, and writer. In this episode we discuss his early life growing up on Chicago’s Southside, his relationship with music and how it shaped his life, and his infamous and incredible connection to the classic movie, Love Jones.
IG: @malikyusef100
Tw: @malikyusef
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8 - Malik Yusef Mar 01, 2022

Malik Yusef is a multiple Grammy Award winning artist, poet, and writer. In this episode we discuss his early life growing up on Chicago’s Southside, his relationship with music and how it shaped his life, and his infamous and incredible connection to the classic movie, Love Jones.
IG: @malikyusef100
Tw: @malikyusef
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7 - Luol Deng (Part 2) Mar 01, 2022

Luol Deng is a South Sudanese retired Chicago Bull, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. In this episode, we discuss Luol’s life as a child refugee, his upbringing abroad, and his experiences transitioning to American life as a professional athlete.
https://luoldeng.com
IG: @LuolDeng9
Tw: @LuolDeng9
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6 - Luol Deng Mar 01, 2022

Luol Deng is a South Sudanese retired Chicago Bull, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. In this episode, we discuss Luol’s life as a child refugee, his upbringing abroad, and his experiences transitioning to American life as a professional athlete.
https://luoldeng.com
IG: @LuolDeng9
Twitter: @LuolDeng9
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5 - Dontay "Big Dur" Banks (Part 2) Mar 01, 2022

Dontay “Big Durk” Banks - aka Abdul Haqq is a life coach with Chicago CRED, and the father of performing artist Lil Durk. Big Durk gives insight on coming of age in extreme poverty to gaining wealth and leadership as a Gangster Disciple (GD). Big Durk also discusses his incarceration, which is where he transitioned into the spiritual leader, Abdul Haqq.
www.chicagocred.org
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4 - Dontay "Big Durk" Banks Mar 01, 2022

Dontay “Big Durk” Banks aka Abdul Haqq is a life coach with Chicago CRED, and the father of performing artist Lil Durk. Big Durk gives insight on coming of age in extreme poverty to gaining wealth and leadership as a Gangster Disciple (GD). Big Durk also discusses his incarceration, which is where he transitioned into the spiritual leader, Abdul Haqq.
www.chicagocred.org
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3 - A Westside Story Jan 20, 2022

Darius hails from the westside of Chicago, and he illustrates his experience growing up in the Austin community. Darius’s story entails family trauma and how greed turned friends into foes.
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2 - Danny Lee (Part 2) Jan 20, 2022

Danny Lee is a former Black Gangster Disciple who discusses his transition as a youth from the southside of Chicago to incarceration. He highlights his friendships with Larry Hoover, whom is credited for elevating Danny’s mentality from “gang-banging” to Growth & Development.
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1 - Danny Lee Jan 20, 2022

Danny Lee is a former Black Gangster Disciple who discusses his transition as a youth from the southside of Chicago to incarceration. He highlights his friendships with Larry Hoover, whom is credited for elevating Danny’s mentality from “gang-banging” to Growth & Development.
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