"THE HOOD KNOWS..."
I just read the thread of comments from the original post, and I'm flabbergasted by many of the idiotic, ignorant and indifferent things that are being said... But, there mostly based upon the Pastor (Rev. Darrell Scott) whose representing the Trump Administration, "not being from Chicago"?!?
I PARTIALLY UNDERSTAND the so-called "street ethics" and "hood rights" that's fueling many of these comments about the insincerity and manipulation that they feel President Trump and his representative may have for engaging about this particular issue (rabid killings in Chicago); including speculations that his personal business interests may be at the core of his intentions for trying to resolve the issues?!? LUDICROUS!
But, WHAT EXACTLY is the Body of Christ (in Chicago) doing to avert these killings?
In DECEMBER 2013, I participated in a "cool down" in South Central Los Angeles with the principal OG's in the area, because of the growing number of killings during that time. We were told that the YG's were trying to flex their muscle in defiance of the OG's, by making a name for themselves in the hoods where they were gaining rank and status!
I was INVITED by Dr. Saundra Davis of Community Centers, Inc. (CCI) into the planning and coordination of the event, because of my heart for the hood and my presence in the region that was providing service to the pastors and churches; without actually having a traditional storefront church myself.
When I met and broke bread with (9) of the largest gangs in the Vermont Corridor, "Blue" and "Bear" introduced me to all the OG's, and schooled me on the happenings throughout their communities all over South Central.
As I LISTENED, I was AMAZED by all of the INTELLECTUAL and SOCIAL CAPITAL that these men had; including their deep insights, discernment and "street wise", on the PASTORS, POLITICIANS and PUNDITS in Los Angeles, the State of California and beyond!
I was ASTOUNDED by their knowledge of even MY WORK, without me even "knowing them" of ever running into them as I traveled and ministered by the grace of Almighty God, to the best of my ability!
WHAT I KNOW is:
- When the hood and underground movement knows that you're REAL, they will let you in, and they will guide you around the land mines and traps; as long as YOU stay uncompromising and true!
- When the hood and the underground movement knows that you're SINCERE, they will give you the ripe fruit, and tell you the best way to harvest in the communities they've spilt their blood and committed to protect for the rest of their lives!
- When the hood and underground movement knows that things are SHIFTING, they will charge their people to give a pass to the "do gooders", without EVER completely trusting them. Because, they KNOW the "white collar criminals" roll even deeper, and they refuse to be manipulated or falsely motivated by half-cocked political maneuverings! They will handle business, if the outside parties try to "pimp their people" or to politically muscle them to sell out those who are most vulnerable!
PRAY for those involved in doing outreach as their having conversations concerning the killings in Chicago!
I have an urban empowerment initiative called "KEEPING COMMUNITIES SAFE", that I hope can be a help in Chicago, and I will reach out to Rev. Darrell Scott too see how I can help! #WS-3
LINK: (https://www.facebook.com/cbschicago/videos/10155069723838338/)
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