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Bruce Mikka of PVP Playboys and Ventures 1966-1976 Interview.
Interview with one of the original 1960's and 1970's PVP Playboys and Ventures member Bruce Mikka, conducted by yours truly last summer when Bruce rode into town from Arizona. This is a historically packed interview as I grew up nearby and added additional aspects which Bruce did not know about. We're very fortunate to see this video, as the logistics of getting an old timer like Bruce, who was 70 years old at the time of recording, out to the neighborhood wasn't as simple as it sounds. He offers us a glimpse into the past of the East Village neighborhood before it became what it is today, unrecognizable by some standards. Pay close attention to his every word, as there is much to reflect...
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Insane Popes of Kolmar Park and Dickinson Park Interview with early 1970’s member “Jake”.
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Last summer, Jake offered to spend the day walking around some of the North Side Insane Popes former hoods, such as Kolmar Park, Dickinson Park, Larkin’s old block on Kilpatrick, Lennies Grill on Western Ave & Roscoe, and his old apartment on Western & Peterson.
1990 C-Notes Chicago Gang at Mitchell Schoolyard playing football.
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C-Notes and Y-Notes at Mitchell Schoolyard playing football in the early 1990's. Organized by a long time neighborhood fella, Carmen Mustari (Rest in Peace🕊️), you can see Stanley “Lucky” Brock (Rest in Peace🕊️) wearing the black Daytona Beach motorcycle shirt and Big Franco P wearing the University of Illinois shirt. Big Franco P was a stand out football player at Gordon Tech High School who m...
1982 Chicago Police TV Special around Logan Square, Edgewater, Little Village and Chatham.
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Filmed in 1982, hosted by Joel Daly, this TV Special focuses on the Chicago Police Department while on patrol work within the Chicago streets, released in 1982. Street scenes were filmed around Logan Square, Belmont & Broadway area, Edgewater, Little Village (1924 S. Trumbull), and Chatham. Produced by Victor Aronovich, Directed by Frank Bianco, Executive Producer Elizabeth Richter.
1963 Chicago Gang TV Special on Morgan Deuces Leader Job "Crazy Tony" Gonzales from Pilsen.
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September 13th, 1963 "Lee Marvin Presents Lawmakers" TV Show Pilot episode on the Job "Crazy Tony" Gonzales of the 18th St Morgan Deuces case study. Lee Marvin, known for his main role in "M Squad" (1957-1960) as Chicago cop Frank Ballinger, returned to producing TV police programs in 1963-64 to conduct a series where various Midwestern police departments brought attention on older cases where ...
1974 Chicago Gang Documentary on Racial Divisions, Gaylords, Insane Popes, and Ridgeway Lords.
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1974 Documentary on Chicago racial lines amongst residents. Kilbourn Park, Palmer St (Gary Mason can be seen), Reinberg Gaylords as well as "Weasel" of the Kolmar Park Popes, around Schurz High School get interviewed, as well as Ridgeway Lords at 31st & Keeler. Also, the workers at Schwinn Bicycle Factory on Wabansia & Kildare give their perspective on the labor force relations between races. D...
Young Lords of Lincoln Park 2024 Documentary.
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A WTTW produced brand new documentary on the Young Lords Organization, which was started as a Puerto Rican youth street gang led by José “Cha Cha” Jiménez in the early 1960’s. Eventually became a Puerto Rican political organization that fought against gentrification and displacement in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood in the 1960s. They fought for affordable housing, child care, health servi...
North Ave & Leavitt Association House near Wicker Park, Puerto Rican concert summer of 1980.
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North Ave & Leavitt Association House near Wicker Park, Puerto Rican concert around the summer of 1980. This concert was organized by a local Orquesta group, who offered to perform at the youth center for free. Notice the rule for "No Club Sweaters" was announced right at the beginning. Big thanks to Mike L Bangles for digging this video up a few months ago.
Lathrop Project Latin Kings “Folks Ain’t Shit To Me” 1993 Rap Song
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Lathrop Project Latin Kings “Folks Ain’t Shit To Me” 1993 Rap Song
Leavitt & Schiller Insane Unknowns 1977 Interview Chicago
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Leavitt & Schiller Insane Unknowns Interview from 1977 with members Lil Future, Slim, Cricket and others. Discussing a burned down corner store building on Leavitt St, chatting with 14th District CPD Officer Mercado and also explaining the West Town race relations between the Black community and Puerto Ricans. Cricket, who can be seen talking to the Officer in the Paddy Wagon, was sadly killed ...
1968 Latin Kings of Division St Studs Terkel Interview
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1968 Latin Kings of Division St Studs Terkel Interview with members Hector “Bones”, Benjamin, Jose, Victor, Harry, Carlos and Rapia, discussing Puerto Rican issues while living in Chicago, and various club/gang conflicts with the Playboys, Gaylords, Chi-West, C-Notes and others. The audio was produced in the late 1960’s, we only know this because the 1966 Division St & Damen Ave Riots get menti...
Two-One Boy and Cullerton Deuce Interview from 1983.
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John “German” Ramberg a former 21st St Boy and Cullerton Deuce gets interviewed in 1983 about his history on the streets, he explains how after he got shot by the Satan Disciples he had to take a step back from the street life. The second Two-One Boy is Miguel Gillagan.
Chicago’s Roberto Clemente High School Gang Movie 1979 News Report
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NBC Channel 5 Evening Special on the 1979 Roberto Clemente High School short film based on the War of the Insanes (Insane Unknowns vs. Insane Spanish Cobras). The film director was Steven Negron, who coincidentally has the same last name as the Spanish Cobras leader at that time, Ralph Negron.
Almighty Ambrose Interview with members Santana, Vito, Greek and Bobby from 1980.
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Almighty Ambrose Interview with members Santana, Vito, Greek and Bobby from 1980. Greek was killed shortly after this interview, he was a former Imperial Pope from Cullerton & Paulina. Much thanks to Dominick Demario Foster for providing the cover photo and Gil for sharing the Ambrose history with me. Bonus footage from Dvorak Park at the end.
BLVD Latin Kings at Spry Elementary School in 1981.
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BLVD Latin Kings footage of them hanging out at Spry Elementary School in 1981. Notice the wall tribute to King Boogaloo, the first Inca of that section. Also notice the Party People tag.
Benito Juarez High School Interview near Frans BBQ & Beef Stand on 21st & Blue Island in 1982.
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Benito Juarez High School Interview near Frans BBQ & Beef Stand on 21st & Blue Island in 1982.
18th Street Interview from 1979/80 with Satan Disciples, One-Nine Boys, and Unknown Gangsters.
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18th Street Interview from 1979/80 with Satan Disciples, One-Nine Boys, and Unknown Gangsters.
West Town 1980 Gang Graffiti Special within Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Wicker Park.
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West Town 1980 Gang Graffiti Special within Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Wicker Park.
Latin Souls of 55th & Halsted Leader “Savage” Documentary 1973
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Latin Souls of 55th & Halsted Leader “Savage” Documentary 1973
Almighty Bishops of 18th Street in the summer of 1974 Documentary.
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Almighty Bishops of 18th Street in the summer of 1974 Documentary.
West Town 1976 Arson Channel 2 Special Chicago
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West Town 1976 Arson Channel 2 Special Chicago
Kool Gang of 18th & Halsted in Pilsen, Chicago late 1970’s Interview.
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Kool Gang of 18th & Halsted in Pilsen, Chicago late 1970’s Interview.
Armitage & Pulaski Hermosa, Chicago 1986 Gang and Neighborhood Video
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Armitage & Pulaski Hermosa, Chicago 1986 Gang and Neighborhood Video
Almighty Ambrose Chicago Gang Disco Party in Pilsen 1979
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Almighty Ambrose Chicago Gang Disco Party in Pilsen 1979
Miniature Satan Disciples of 18th & Oakley 1977 Interview featuring Little Man and Crazy Tony.
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Miniature Satan Disciples of 18th & Oakley 1977 Interview featuring Little Man and Crazy Tony.
Windsor & Hazel Harrison Gents in 1977, Uptown Chicago
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Windsor & Hazel Harrison Gents in 1977, Uptown Chicago
“What’s Out There For J.R.” Logan Square Chicago 1990’s
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“What’s Out There For J.R.” Logan Square Chicago 1990’s
1957 Chicago Juvenile Delinquency National Broadcast Special filmed in West Town.
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1957 Chicago Juvenile Delinquency National Broadcast Special filmed in West Town.
Exclusive Interview with Hector “Deeno” Reyes of Wild West Latin Kings
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Exclusive Interview with Hector “Deeno” Reyes of Wild West Latin Kings