My step-father was under him and did time with him in Pontiac....I'm 53 and I can sit and listen to an older gentleman like this all day....this new generation will never understand the struggles of the 60's and 70's...this is the Knowledge they speak of
He wasn’t a co founder though he probably was high ranking but he’s not a co founder it’s 2 kings and 2 princes…KING DAVID & KING LARRY….PRINCE TENNESSEE & PRINCE OLD TIMER….not taking anything away from my Brother Of the Struggle but those were the founder he probably was in the mix with them being one of the Original members
I was born in the early 90’s and I have some understanding of this era. I have studied a lot about what happened back then. I became interesting in learning about it when I seen how bad it is today with the current oppression and the racism that STILL exists. I needed to go back in time to see where we came from to see why we are where we are at today.. and it is truly sad what us black people have been through for the last 4-500 years. It just never ends.. it doesn’t stop.. they won’t leave us black people alone. They infiltrate our culture and everything we create and destroy it from the inside out. It is truly disgusting. They put us in the ghettos after segregation ended and never allowed black peoples to live in nice neighborhoods. They didn’t pay black people the same as white people. They put drugs in black neighborhoods to destroy us even more. And now today, the next generations are damaged by negative music that the racist elites also infiltrated and control and don’t want any positive music out, they only want us to put out negative music. They only sign artists who fit their agenda. They do not even look in the direction of a positive artist. They destroyed everything we ever had.. but we STILL prevail! And we will prevail and get back on our feet soon.. just like how black Wall Street was destroyed, we can do it again! And currently, many blacks people have successful businesses and soon many of us will have more control as we control real estate and huge chunks of the economic world. It is a slow and steady process.. but we will get back on top soon! The ignorant ones have to wake up and the ones who already have their eyes open need to help wake up their fellow brother and we need to work together. I have faith things will get better. We just need to keep working towards this ultimate goal.
@@allgasnobrakes919 I haven't heard of any youth being hung from any trees or dragged by a truck or spit in the face just because of the color or how about not being able to eat at any restaurant they want 🤷🏾♂️
When my nephew was being born back in the early 2000s I was in a waiting area at a Kansas City hospital and struck up a conversation with an elderly Black Man who was probably 90. He was telling me about when he was young man and the city was run by a politician named Pendergast. He talked about all the corruption and growing up back in the 30s and 40s. It was just fascinating and it really saddened me how much we lose when people like him pass away without documenting their lives.
Pendergast was more than just corrupt... he handpicked Harry Truman to be a politician out of a dare. He saw a poor grocery store bagger and said "I am so powerful I can make any idiot a senator". He promoted Truman to win his senatorship. Corruption abound. Once Truman was in Washington he fell into the vice presidency largely by luck. Then FDR died and all the sudden Truman is president, a grocery store clerk with no education was now president. Truman was then convinced by the military to drop the atomic bomb on Japanese civilians. He was not given the secret information on the nature of the bomb beforehand, since everyone knew he was an idiot they kept those details from him. He was tricked into nuclear bombing civilians by sick generals. After that he was again tricked into signing the act that formed the CIA and gave all oversight to the CIA to itself, not the president. That is why we have a runaway intelligence community who is spying and killing its own citizens. It all goes back to pendergast and Truman. The great shame of Missouri
I LIVE IN KANSAS CITY, KS AND I WAS A MEMBER OF THE CIGAR CLUB AT THE MAJESTIC STEAKHOUSE UPSTAIRS WHERE PENDERGAST HAD HIS SPOT... (THE WHOLE BUILDING) TUNNELS AND STUFF ALL IN THERE
That's so true what you're saying. There's almost no one left from World War II, either. It's scare to lose history like that, all history that was unfair, held people down, killed people, all of that. When no one is there to tell, the risk of repeating it is much bigger.
Straight up one of the realest interviews right here! Ike spoke a truth without preaching, selling anything or putting himself on a soapbox. More young people need to heed this brothers word. Respect to a true O.G.
Are you familiar with bro Razor Bey? He was one of the main 21. I believe he's a Sheik at this time. He spoke on a couple of videos on petty tupactv. Sharp! Sharp and still doing it.
I am 72 and a black woman. I understand everything he said. That’s nice you invited him, and you should be saluted cause the things he said you would have to be black to understand. But, his generation definitely would identify with what he said. But, what he said about Obama many blacks in his generation understand where he is coming from. A very important interview. Thank. you.
I've seen a lot of interviews. And this is definitely in my Top Ten. It really gets to the root of it and doesn't attempt to glorify the gang situation here in Chicago...but just really expose the layers you never really see or hear about it. Dope ass interview
You obviously have 100% ignorance when it comes to American history. You don't know anything about Malcom X or the Black Panthers. They were totalitarians, communists, and criminals, and like all communists, they justified murder. They murdered their own white bookkeeper to hide their crimes and corruption.
Except for the fact that most of what he said was complete bs. The ones keepin black folks down the most are those in the gang he helped to found. Blacks need fathers
My father went to school with this gentleman in Chicago I know him personally and he is down to earth and he is easy to talk to. He’s the main reason I’ve been in the GD’s since I was 12 and I’m 53 now and will always represent Growth&Development
man this needs to be all over the internet, on tv, on the radio; this is wisdom and enlightenment from real experience that happened not that long ago. so much has been lost in translation since then and it deserves to be brought back to light.
This man has saved my life, and added to my way to look at life where Unity and Love is a way of life, has been a positive role model before and after my father's passing. He Is Family, and it's real!
One of the many reasons I enjoy this channel. These people are allowed to fully tell their story without being judged or steered in a direction they don't want to go. Mark just listens and contributes just to keep it all going when needed. I wish the lamestream media would catch on to this concept. Great stories, educational and a fascinating person he is. Thank you Ike!
It seems to me that's how the majority of Black American males throughout America Love to Communicate with eachother by talking loud over the next whenever we get together to discuss some issues amongst ourselves that really do need to be addressed ! The meeting can seriously start off very Positive because the person doing most of the talking is very well Respected and everyone knows not to interrupt them while they're speaking but let it be someone else that has a plan that will work if he could just only get everyone to read the script and play their role ! Our People have been fooled into this modern way of thinking as long as someone is talking about getting a brand new car and buying some auto parts to add on to the vehicle then that person is talking about something but let that be a person talking about a plan to get more Black people to join together to do bigger and better things then they're all labeled by their peers as the ones who are usually not talking about anything period and they're not to be taken seriously !
@@suavelleadams5097THATS BRAINWASHING FLIP THE SCRIPT, DROP THT LOW VIBRATION, LOW FREQUENCY, NEGATIVE, KEEP TRYN, TWEEK IT, AND REFORM IT, POSITIVE OVER NEGATIVE ENERGY ✔️👍
"Learn baby, learn." I love that quote. It is a real pleasure to meet you Mr. Taylor. If I ever you meet you in person, I would love to shake your hand and thank you for what you have done for the community. I can listen to you for days. Mark, these interviews are what we need to help our youths to be a better versions of themselves.
this is one of my best interviews seen by you this far he is so open and candid and real and transparent. He does not hold his tongue. It’s so raw it’s so unedited again, thank you for not editing anything I love to be able to hear someone from the past and it’s still relevant, looking at this shows us how far we have came and also how much further we have to go . I am so excited to have known information about him. I only heard about Larry, but never him so that makes me so more grateful to hear his story. Thank you for this .
Here is one of the strongest brother, straight up gave this real interview right from his heart that everyone from the youngest to the oldest need to see this interview. Ike I truly Love you
0:24: 📺 The speaker reflects on the biggest changes he has witnessed in his lifetime, including the assassination and imprisonment of his mentors and heroes during the Civil Rights movement. 6:23: 🎥 The speaker reflects on the influence of hustlers and gangsters in the neighborhood and how it has affected the younger generation. 12:23: 🏢 The speaker discusses how property owners were cheated and displaced in Chicago, including the case of the United Center. 18:43: 📺 The speaker discusses their experience with renouncing their American citizenship, receiving government assistance, and serving time in prison. 25:00: 🔍 The speaker discusses racial issues and conflicts in the United States. 31:15: 🔒 The speaker shares their experience visiting a penitentiary and the changes they made to reduce violence. 37:08: 🔑 The speaker discusses the emotional and physical hardships faced by enslaved individuals and the impact it had on their families. 43:13: 🔥 The speaker talks about a community organization in Chicago and the conspiracy charges against its leaders after Martin Luther King Jr's assassination. 49:14: 🗣 The speaker discusses how wealthy individuals marry and have children to ensure that their accumulated wealth does not return to the community when they leave or die. 55:04: 🏀 The speaker discusses the importance of being better than the competition in order to succeed in basketball. 1:01:00: 🌈 The speaker emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusivity, including the LGBTQ+ community, in the Pontiac Brothers support Coalition defense fund. 1:07:09: 🤔 The speaker discusses the point system he uses when meeting new people and the potential for conflict. 1:12:49: 😡 The speaker expresses frustration over how a black organization used and then disregarded gang members once they achieved a certain level of success. Recap by Tammy AI
Please, please, please come back, Ike!! We need more of your oral history. Thank you, sir, for sharing what you did. We need more of your articulate, enthralling commentary. Thank you for the truth
Great interview Mark and being from Chicago I can vouch for Ikes statements. The city was intentionally divided and from my elders I was taught boundaries of segregation that black people could not go past without the threat of violence. He also made a great point that most people who have not endured systematic racism will be able to relate to and its this "just leave us alone." If you don't like a people cool, but why can't you stop bothering them?
This was a dynamic interview. I like that alotta brothers from his time period are coming to the light telling their stories. These are the men who were took from our community that we needed.
What they did in Philly , to fred Hampton jr , his wife and baby...What God...Many people only see his legendary status but not the historical/current status of this country. I felt every "just leave us alone". This man dropped Nothing but gems. What about our youth.
No Fred Hampton was murdered in Chicago, Illinois, February 4,1968 or d 69 on Monroe Street as he and his pregnant girlfriend slept in the wee hours of the night.
Ma’m Fred Hampton junior is his son and still alive and leader of the black panther party cubs I believe it’s called now Fred Hampton who you are talking about was killed in maywood a suburb of Chicago not in Philly
If you really listen to this man, his knowledge, everything he has seen in his life, and everything in the world around him that he has seen, is worthy of a book and a movie!
It's so awesome Mark's able to get some of the best interviews with such a variety of people. I've always been drawn to the darker corners of life out-of curiosity and excitement. I just love learning about everyone's lives that are so much different than mine.
I've been part of the Growth and Development Organization for 30+ years. I would not be the man, father or friend without the knowledge I gained from the literature as a child. I look forward to meeting the Honorable Co-Chairman someday. It would be a true blessing. Best interview yet for Soft White!! PML - 2-15-19
Mark, one of the most enjoyable and insightful interview you have ever posted. This is the black experience and needs to be shared and heard. His story about the black soldier who fought for the US people’s freedom…and still treated with no respect and racism…very same thing that has happened to the Indigenous peoples of Canada and the US. Thank you
So the "black experience" as you put it, is to start a street gang that leads to the death and imprisonment of untold thousands of black people. Weird.
@@greaterthansolomon-vv4hoas if blacks were the only group of people who have been treated poorly? The US treated them horribly for awhile, but there’s no need to punish the child for the great-grandfather’s crimes.
Perhaps some of us are unaware that unless you are a Black person you are not indigenous to anywhere. Indigenous implies that you were here before Black people. Let that sink in. See definition of indigenous.👊🏿🕎🕎⚔️🏹🪶🌽💜
Thank you for getting this interview Mark. He's an important figure in American history and unfortunately these men are here one day and gone the next, as they're getting older. This is an interview everyone can benefit from listening to.
Mark is doing a excellent job interviewing people who, otherwise wouldn't have a chance to share their experiences. Let's also give it up for Ike Taylor as well. Great information.
This MAN has more knowledge and understanding in his pinky nail than most have in their entire life. I feel blessed and have so much gratitude to have the opportunity to have heard this. I saved this video under education and knowledge. Thankful for this. 🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️💯
✡️ PML from Gary Indiana to OG Ike! Due to Growth and Development I now work, have a house, and take care of my kids! I don't have a record at all due to following the 1-16! Love to all the BOS/SOS worldwide ✡️
@@johnjones9065 lol see u on here internet banging y this GD own his own crib, got a job, and taken care of his family! I bet yo ass can't even buy a water bottle 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Mr. Ike for sharing not only your story but weaving the stories of others and highlighting the history throughout. Thank you Mark. There is always something in your interviews that teaches me, inspires me, and enlightens me.
Just got done watching this interview, Ike has giving so much insight on history tht some of us was blind too. Thanks for this one Mark very very informative interview.
I feel like he is what I’ve been missing my whole life. I grew up thinking I was GD when GD wasn’t cool. I’m 32 now and still feel connected but I know it’s because I lack discipline and mentorship. It’s the same reason I took interest in the NOI. Just wanting something bigger than me.
My dad was clean cut and educated with not even a traffic ticket, but he told me these same stories. And that was his slogan, “we can’t be good, we have to be better.” No lies detected
@@cjdunn5113I SEEN IT? FALSE ACCUSATIONS ✔️ THE SAME DRUGS THEY BRING OVER HERE, AND MAKE LAWS TO PROSECUTE THE OPPRESSED, THE SAME DRUGS AT THE DOCTORS OFFICE AND HOSPITAL ✔️ DRUGS? METH, OPIOD,HEROIN, WALKING AROUND LOOKING PURPLE DROPPING DEAD LIKE FLIES ALL ACCROSS AMERIKKA 🛑🤡
Thank you Mark for introducing Mr. Ike! So very interesting, I wish he would right a book so that it’s forever out there in print telling his story! Sending love and hugs to him
He is so honest. I love that about him. I understand why he denounces his citizenship but still had his SS card and collects his check. If he could get up out of here, he would. Love the stories. I wish I had uncles living. I have lots of hope for him. Eternal life will represent ONE LOVE.
I enjoy his story. But no he wouldn’t. He did 20 years at 22 years old. That was in the mid to late 60’s maybe early 70’s (he didn’t specify). It’s 2023. At the shortest time that was 53 years ago. Which means he’s had at least 30 years to figure out how to leave and he hasn’t. So what does that tell you? It tells me he didn’t and does not really want to leave. It doesn’t cost much for a one way ticket to another country and if you save up a thousand dollars or a couple thousand you can go start up ahead of the locals depending on where you go based on the USD conversion rates. He couldn’t do that in 30 years? Stop it. He’s still stuck in the street life and the past. He has valid grievances with the government, no doubt, but he ain’t going anywhere. Whether he admits it or not, he knows his best chance for success is here in America because other countries, to include the many countries in Africa, aren’t going to support him with federal assistance like they do here. He’s had 30 years to get his life together, and he hasn’t. He chose to continue living the way he does.
@myronmosley2167 yo7 must be a young dude to have that perspective....life throws all kinds of things at you you can't say he chose to live that way when you never been in another person's shoes
Wow! This was powerful ("Extremely powerful") - I learned more from this, than I did from a lot of my grade school courses. Thank you Mr. Ike Taylor for blessing us with your story, and sharing with us some very valuable history lessons. Respect! Salute!
I’m only 10 mins in and my heart is broken.💔They vilified these men. As a child, I feared them because of how they were portrayed. His story explains all that we didn’t know. I wish our youth could hear his story. This is history. I was just 10 years behind him. This is what happened in my hometown, Chicago.😢
You keep talking my brother. Because there are people that will listen and pay attention. Thank you so much for this interview. I got a lot out of this, that I didn't even know. I've been enlightened by you on this day . God Bless you. Keep up the great work s.
Again, thanks Mark. I love psychology and I love this channel because it gives you a glimpse into someone else's life, sometimes people we would never know or understand.
I enjoyed his insights and views- from his point of view and experiences. He is so right about the real injustices that have going on for a long time- and politicians promising and not delivering, especially Obama- as he pointed out near the end. Another great video, Mark.
Mr Taylor cannot say what's needed because *the enemy* always has a way of exploiting *any & every* effort at unification/development/growth of the African diaspora. One of the *most* substantive and informative interviews ive seen on the channel. Thanks for the upload Mark
@@HiGlowie You and people like you have no power so just keep quiet and stop trying to defend your evil brethren. If you are not hateful, then stay out of it
A housing worker had told me they tore down the buildings in Chicago promising to rebuild but didn’t leaving so many mothers and children homes less 😔💔
I appreciate and love how Ike kept redirecting the questions Mark asked pertaining to the gangs ,drugs, and lack of education. He spoke beautifully on behalf of our people. It was no fault of our own, but the government and their politics!!!! From slavery to now so we are the most hated... We have love, compassion, intelligence, morals and more so than our oppressors. The nice guys always finish last 😢 but we won't stop loving our being great. Thank you Mark for giving Ike a platform to remind me to keep going!
But how long will that explanation hold up? For another 200 years? If black ppl are aware they being exploited why do they keep falling into the same traps? At some point you have to acknowledge some level of accountability instead of blaming everyone else. No black ppl seem to have an answer to “how can black people rise up…” that’s very telling… Once MLK died it was over and it seems y’all have never fully recovered and have completely forgot the message he was trying to convey. It’s sad.
Everybody starts with 💯 points. Ike is speaking in my native tongue. That has always been my philosophy. I've never been an, "Earn my respect," guy. I've always been a "You can lose my respect," person. Folks look at you sideways when that pristine number falls. The upkeep of a perfect score is not my responsibility. The stanger has to maintainence his gifted percentage.
Ike Taylor I love you G I'm from Seattle Washington I'm BGD BUT MY HOOD IS ON 28TH SOUTH JACKSON IS GDN BUT I'M OLD SKOO LIKE YOU WE KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS LOVE LIFE LOYALTY KNOWLEDGE WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING
Ike, I’m a daily watcher but rarely post. I am compelled this morning, out of gratitude, out of respect and with love. Thank you for all you did in the community and continue to do. I can’t help but think how crazy it is that Florida is literally trying to rewrite black history and how shameful that is. Unsurprising and so shameful. Thanks for doing this interview. Inherited trauma as well as resilience and strength.
Good lord, get off the tel lie vision and stop believing the corporate press. FL is NOT erasing black history, slavery or anything else. Stop believing what’s put in front of you by the corrupt media.
I love the black history stories in events. This is why the elders are very important. They keep the stories alive to remind us of what we have already been through so that way we don’t repeat the process to remember what we are going salute to this OG! May God and the blood of our ancestors guide us!!! 🖤
That’s a wise, knowledgeable Brother full of memories good and bad. Someone I would love to sit around and be educated on life experiences then and now! Salute 💪🏾💪🏾
I wanna give this guy like a hug for being strong. You can tell hes been through alot. Being treated unfairly really can get someone to their core.... u can tell hes hurt.. i hope he sees its not as bad as it used to be... im white i love in a black community. Besides young kids and gins... everyone is amazing
Wow💙💙💙this was the greatest interview of our times. When I tell you Mr. Ike laid it out for the people he did just that! I feel so honored to have been blessed by this Scholar of a soul. I can't wait for him to come back. We need more of this great wisdom. He blessed generations with this video. When he said what he said about Obama I hollered😂😂😂. After all that knowledge I was not about to start questioning this Great Master! Phenomenal job 👏🏾! He set the record straight for anyone who have questions about the organizations...PERIODT!!!
he shud have a podcast,youtube channel or some kind of platform to help educate young blacks….he’s a legendary living library! plzzzzzzzz have him bak on!!!
I was just with Ike today. He sent me the link to this video. I am proud to know this great man me great leader. I learn something new everytime I'm in his presence.
This was an excellent interview. The topics covered truly went from A to Z. Mr Ike Taylor is a living testimony on how to never give up and always strive to make a difference. Giving hope to the hopeless is priceless wisdom, and vital for everyday survival. I wish you well on your continued journey to make a difference, salute Sir!!!
ThankYou for sharing Your story Ike. It reminds Me that things that are going on now (corruption, taking land & homes from people) was still a battle being fought when You were young. I'm glad You still have Your mind, your strength, and Your values. You stand for something important ~ and that gives Me extra hope this evening💚🌿
Nothin but PML to the whole movement. Not affiliated here but know brothers and sisters from the 5 and 6. 34 years old and respect and listen to the knowledge these old cats speak. Ive been locked up and I hung around nothin but the Folks because of the way they carried themselves and the organization within the organization. Very respectful and well articulated gentlemen.
Chicago is in dire need of some great leaders to help guide the youth properly in all aspects of unity,social justice, etc. etc. What J Mane had been doing by getting with Tay Savage making content with one another nad showing some type of unity but a lot more is needed. Prayers for the city of Chicago and its citizens!
Chicago is a buzz word for whyte supremacists. It's what they use to validate their dysfunction. When it's time to actually do something then you people are nowhere to be seen. Do you think these cowards targeting unarmed black people shopping peacefully(Jackson ville) or in church praying (Dylan Roof) amongst other incidents..... is because of Chicago? How about you clean up your own mess first?
They chasing money and trying to fill the void from King Von being killed. They understand the value of staying alive but they don’t understand the importance of the history of Chicago
My step-father was under him and did time with him in Pontiac....I'm 53 and I can sit and listen to an older gentleman like this all day....this new generation will never understand the struggles of the 60's and 70's...this is the Knowledge they speak of
He wasn’t a co founder though he probably was high ranking but he’s not a co founder it’s 2 kings and 2 princes…KING DAVID & KING LARRY….PRINCE TENNESSEE & PRINCE OLD TIMER….not taking anything away from my Brother Of the Struggle but those were the founder he probably was in the mix with them being one of the Original members
I was born in the early 90’s and I have some understanding of this era. I have studied a lot about what happened back then. I became interesting in learning about it when I seen how bad it is today with the current oppression and the racism that STILL exists. I needed to go back in time to see where we came from to see why we are where we are at today.. and it is truly sad what us black people have been through for the last 4-500 years. It just never ends.. it doesn’t stop.. they won’t leave us black people alone. They infiltrate our culture and everything we create and destroy it from the inside out. It is truly disgusting. They put us in the ghettos after segregation ended and never allowed black peoples to live in nice neighborhoods. They didn’t pay black people the same as white people. They put drugs in black neighborhoods to destroy us even more. And now today, the next generations are damaged by negative music that the racist elites also infiltrated and control and don’t want any positive music out, they only want us to put out negative music. They only sign artists who fit their agenda. They do not even look in the direction of a positive artist. They destroyed everything we ever had.. but we STILL prevail! And we will prevail and get back on our feet soon.. just like how black Wall Street was destroyed, we can do it again! And currently, many blacks people have successful businesses and soon many of us will have more control as we control real estate and huge chunks of the economic world. It is a slow and steady process.. but we will get back on top soon! The ignorant ones have to wake up and the ones who already have their eyes open need to help wake up their fellow brother and we need to work together. I have faith things will get better. We just need to keep working towards this ultimate goal.
And the Older generation would never understand with our youth have to deal with and go through… 🤷♂️
@@allgasnobrakes919 I haven't heard of any youth being hung from any trees or dragged by a truck or spit in the face just because of the color or how about not being able to eat at any restaurant they want 🤷🏾♂️
We'll never know because there's clearly been no effort to drop the knowledge
When my nephew was being born back in the early 2000s I was in a waiting area at a Kansas City hospital and struck up a conversation with an elderly Black Man who was probably 90. He was telling me about when he was young man and the city was run by a politician named Pendergast. He talked about all the corruption and growing up back in the 30s and 40s. It was just fascinating and it really saddened me how much we lose when people like him pass away without documenting their lives.
Pendergast was more than just corrupt... he handpicked Harry Truman to be a politician out of a dare. He saw a poor grocery store bagger and said "I am so powerful I can make any idiot a senator". He promoted Truman to win his senatorship. Corruption abound. Once Truman was in Washington he fell into the vice presidency largely by luck. Then FDR died and all the sudden Truman is president, a grocery store clerk with no education was now president. Truman was then convinced by the military to drop the atomic bomb on Japanese civilians. He was not given the secret information on the nature of the bomb beforehand, since everyone knew he was an idiot they kept those details from him. He was tricked into nuclear bombing civilians by sick generals. After that he was again tricked into signing the act that formed the CIA and gave all oversight to the CIA to itself, not the president. That is why we have a runaway intelligence community who is spying and killing its own citizens. It all goes back to pendergast and Truman. The great shame of Missouri
I LIVE IN KANSAS CITY, KS AND I WAS A MEMBER OF THE CIGAR CLUB AT THE MAJESTIC STEAKHOUSE UPSTAIRS WHERE PENDERGAST HAD HIS SPOT... (THE WHOLE BUILDING) TUNNELS AND STUFF ALL IN THERE
Facts! I live in KC!
That's so true what you're saying.
There's almost no one left from World War II, either.
It's scare to lose history like that, all history that was unfair, held people down, killed people, all of that.
When no one is there to tell, the risk of repeating it is much bigger.
What purpose would that be and documenting his "hidden" life do?
Brought tears to my eyes.. Thank You for staying strong brother. And Thank You for giving him an opportunity to be heard.
Straight up one of the realest interviews right here! Ike spoke a truth without preaching, selling anything or putting himself on a soapbox. More young people need to heed this brothers word. Respect to a true O.G.
All he did was cry victim and avoid ownership of creating one of the most evil organizations in history. KKK got nothing on GD's😆
Free Larry Hoover
Are you familiar with bro Razor Bey? He was one of the main 21. I believe he's a Sheik at this time. He spoke on a couple of videos on petty tupactv. Sharp! Sharp and still doing it.
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@@fentanyljones6956 put you in the dirt next to that evil monster
I am 72 and a black woman. I understand everything he said. That’s nice you invited him, and you should be saluted cause the things he said you would have to be black to understand. But, his generation definitely would identify with what he said. But, what he said about Obama many blacks in his generation understand where he is coming from. A very important interview. Thank. you.
I don't think people understand how important this interview is. So much wisdom and history in this!!!
So much wisdom and history. It's was definitely a lesson to me.
OG dropn some knowledge PML
Well share it 🤦🏿♂️
did already smh@@keep-grindin-up
Unfortunately none of these young cats gon listen or learn anything. They are focused on drugs and killing ops
This needs a part 2 because there's alot of history that hes talking about that people might not know.
I've seen a lot of interviews. And this is definitely in my Top Ten. It really gets to the root of it and doesn't attempt to glorify the gang situation here in Chicago...but just really expose the layers you never really see or hear about it. Dope ass interview
This interview is an important piece of American history and I hope many many more people will see this.
You obviously have 100% ignorance when it comes to American history. You don't know anything about Malcom X or the Black Panthers. They were totalitarians, communists, and criminals, and like all communists, they justified murder. They murdered their own white bookkeeper to hide their crimes and corruption.
Except for the fact that most of what he said was complete bs. The ones keepin black folks down the most are those in the gang he helped to found. Blacks need fathers
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How is it important, these guys help bring drugs in the community
Said the same. Excellent interview
I'm from Chicago. This interview is amazing and this Man speaks not one lie. GOD blessings to you Mr.Taylor.
Evelyn K. Davis from 🚜 Des Moines! 💃
My father went to school with this gentleman in Chicago
I know him personally and he is down to earth and he is easy to talk to. He’s the main reason I’ve been in the GD’s since I was 12 and I’m 53 now and will always represent Growth&Development
Folks ❤
East Boogie G.D.
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That's that OG Godfather of soul speak in the truth.
Man, atleast old school gangsters actually stood for something and moved with a purpose.
Lmao this guy is a crap bag. He needs to check his privilege
the child who isn’t embraced by his community may burn it down in order to feel warmth
No, no they didn't. They destroyed the black community.
@@hockstaa530lol stop.
Seems like all this guy stood for was crying about "da Whyte man"
man this needs to be all over the internet, on tv, on the radio; this is wisdom and enlightenment from real experience that happened not that long ago. so much has been lost in translation since then and it deserves to be brought back to light.
This man has saved my life, and added to my way to look at life where Unity and Love is a way of life, has been a positive role model before and after my father's passing.
He Is Family, and it's real!
One of the many reasons I enjoy this channel. These people are allowed to fully tell their story without being judged or steered in a direction they don't want to go. Mark just listens and contributes just to keep it all going when needed. I wish the lamestream media would catch on to this concept. Great stories, educational and a fascinating person he is. Thank you Ike!
That’s why❤💯👏🏾
It seems to me that's how the majority of Black American males throughout America Love to Communicate with eachother by talking loud over the next whenever we get together to discuss some issues amongst ourselves that really do need to be addressed ! The meeting can seriously start off very Positive because the person doing most of the talking is very well Respected and everyone knows not to interrupt them while they're speaking but let it be someone else that has a plan that will work if he could just only get everyone to read the script and play their role ! Our People have been fooled into this modern way of thinking as long as someone is talking about getting a brand new car and buying some auto parts to add on to the vehicle then that person is talking about something but let that be a person talking about a plan to get more Black people to join together to do bigger and better things then they're all labeled by their peers as the ones who are usually not talking about anything period and they're not to be taken seriously !
@@suavelleadams5097THATS BRAINWASHING FLIP THE SCRIPT, DROP THT LOW VIBRATION, LOW FREQUENCY, NEGATIVE, KEEP TRYN, TWEEK IT, AND REFORM IT, POSITIVE OVER NEGATIVE ENERGY ✔️👍
"Learn baby, learn." I love that quote. It is a real pleasure to meet you Mr. Taylor. If I ever you meet you in person, I would love to shake your hand and thank you for what you have done for the community. I can listen to you for days. Mark, these interviews are what we need to help our youths to be a better versions of themselves.
Exactly wtf how you not gunna call him out on that Mark? How are you 75 yrs old and still believe this bs
@james3440 stfu Nazis like you are the reason they even exist in the first place
he started a gang that has killed countless blacks. y the hell would u wanna thank him?
P.M.L Ike
@james3440🛑🤡
this is one of my best interviews seen by you this far he is so open and candid and real and transparent. He does not hold his tongue. It’s so raw it’s so unedited again, thank you for not editing anything I love to be able to hear someone from the past and it’s still relevant, looking at this shows us how far we have came and also how much further we have to go . I am so excited to have known information about him. I only heard about Larry, but never him so that makes me so more grateful to hear his story. Thank you for this .
JUST HEARD, FROM WHO?
Here is one of the strongest brother, straight up gave this real interview right from his heart that everyone from the youngest to the oldest need to see this interview. Ike I truly Love you
0:24: 📺 The speaker reflects on the biggest changes he has witnessed in his lifetime, including the assassination and imprisonment of his mentors and heroes during the Civil Rights movement.
6:23: 🎥 The speaker reflects on the influence of hustlers and gangsters in the neighborhood and how it has affected the younger generation.
12:23: 🏢 The speaker discusses how property owners were cheated and displaced in Chicago, including the case of the United Center.
18:43: 📺 The speaker discusses their experience with renouncing their American citizenship, receiving government assistance, and serving time in prison.
25:00: 🔍 The speaker discusses racial issues and conflicts in the United States.
31:15: 🔒 The speaker shares their experience visiting a penitentiary and the changes they made to reduce violence.
37:08: 🔑 The speaker discusses the emotional and physical hardships faced by enslaved individuals and the impact it had on their families.
43:13: 🔥 The speaker talks about a community organization in Chicago and the conspiracy charges against its leaders after Martin Luther King Jr's assassination.
49:14: 🗣 The speaker discusses how wealthy individuals marry and have children to ensure that their accumulated wealth does not return to the community when they leave or die.
55:04: 🏀 The speaker discusses the importance of being better than the competition in order to succeed in basketball.
1:01:00: 🌈 The speaker emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusivity, including the LGBTQ+ community, in the Pontiac Brothers support Coalition defense fund.
1:07:09: 🤔 The speaker discusses the point system he uses when meeting new people and the potential for conflict.
1:12:49: 😡 The speaker expresses frustration over how a black organization used and then disregarded gang members once they achieved a certain level of success.
Recap by Tammy AI
Thanks for saving my time! amazing summary with useful time Stamps! Love this tool Tammy AI? Where you get this?
Why did you do that? Let us watch this narrative unfold...he doesn't need help
@@jackiehart7913he feels important on the Internet
Thank you this was great!!
@@jackiehart7913 You don't have to use the timestamps or read comments if you don't want.
One of the best interviews on the channel! Dropped jewels. Thank you Taylor. And thx for having him Mark
Please, please, please come back, Ike!! We need more of your oral history. Thank you, sir, for sharing what you did. We need more of your articulate, enthralling commentary. Thank you for the truth
He deserves a part 2 ❤❤❤
U r gorgeous
Facts
This man has been a legend to me my entire life.
OGs like him earned respect. Today, Gs chase respect...
@@Al-Gore-ithmor pay for it🤦🏾♂️👎🏾
@@fijipj5450 true story.
Great interview Mark and being from Chicago I can vouch for Ikes statements. The city was intentionally divided and from my elders I was taught boundaries of segregation that black people could not go past without the threat of violence. He also made a great point that most people who have not endured systematic racism will be able to relate to and its this "just leave us alone." If you don't like a people cool, but why can't you stop bothering them?
They are perverted
I have never enjoyed a interview so much!!! Much love & respect Mr. Ike
This was a dynamic interview. I like that alotta brothers from his time period are coming to the light telling their stories. These are the men who were took from our community that we needed.
POLITICAL PRISONERS 👍
A million thank yous from me to you Mr. Ike... I truly hope this reaches our youth in the same way it hit me. ALL people need to hear this man speak.
What they did in Philly , to fred Hampton jr , his wife and baby...What God...Many people only see his legendary status but not the historical/current status of this country. I felt every "just leave us alone". This man dropped Nothing but gems. What about our youth.
They Killed Him Inn Maywood. A Suburb Outside Of Chicago Westside!!
No Fred Hampton was murdered in Chicago, Illinois, February 4,1968 or d
69 on Monroe Street as he and his pregnant girlfriend slept in the wee hours of the night.
@@stayready4fromdachi559NOPE ON THE WESTSIDE OF CHICAGO, NEAR THEIR OFFICE, HIS FAMILY FROM MAY WOOD, READ AND STUDY 👍
Yeah lady you wrong. He from Chicago. Yous a new fool
Ma’m Fred Hampton junior is his son and still alive and leader of the black panther party cubs I believe it’s called now Fred Hampton who you are talking about was killed in maywood a suburb of Chicago not in Philly
If you really listen to this man, his knowledge, everything he has seen in his life, and everything in the world around him that he has seen, is worthy of a book and a movie!
It's so awesome Mark's able to get some of the best interviews with such a variety of people. I've always been drawn to the darker corners of life out-of curiosity and excitement. I just love learning about everyone's lives that are so much different than mine.
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We love each other
@@modernmistyk4341 We do ❤️🙏🏽
@@modernmistyk4341 maybe ya never know. Lol
@@diannh2894 💙💙💙💙🙏🏾
This interview is priceless! Walking talking living historical truths based on experience, beautiful
When the ELDERS speak it’s in ALL our best interests to LISTEN 👂🏾💯
How many people have been murdered by guys like this
@@norman6694and they let you live
@@amiracle1269 God determines who lives, not criminals
@@norman6694by that logic whoever they killed, God willed it.
@@tyevonjefferson1126exactly 😂
I've been part of the Growth and Development Organization for 30+ years. I would not be the man, father or friend without the knowledge I gained from the literature as a child. I look forward to meeting the Honorable Co-Chairman someday. It would be a true blessing. Best interview yet for Soft White!! PML - 2-15-19
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I met him a few months ago and I love listening to him PML 💙
It's kinda of all over the place and I'm not mad at it PML
Mark, one of the most enjoyable and insightful interview you have ever posted. This is the black experience and needs to be shared and heard. His story about the black soldier who fought for the US people’s freedom…and still treated with no respect and racism…very same thing that has happened to the Indigenous peoples of Canada and the US. Thank you
This is not the "black experience." It is a black experience.
So the "black experience" as you put it, is to start a street gang that leads to the death and imprisonment of untold thousands of black people. Weird.
well that goes back to what dic gregory said. a jew wouldent fight for a german army, but blacks will fight for the usa.
@@greaterthansolomon-vv4hoas if blacks were the only group of people who have been treated poorly?
The US treated them horribly for awhile, but there’s no need to punish the child for the great-grandfather’s crimes.
Perhaps some of us are unaware that unless you are a Black person you are not indigenous to anywhere. Indigenous implies that you were here before Black people. Let that sink in. See definition of indigenous.👊🏿🕎🕎⚔️🏹🪶🌽💜
Thank you for getting this interview Mark. He's an important figure in American history and unfortunately these men are here one day and gone the next, as they're getting older. This is an interview everyone can benefit from listening to.
Your best interview yet! He’s the real one and gave the information raw. Growing up in Chicago he told no lies.
Mark is doing a excellent job interviewing people who, otherwise wouldn't have a chance to share their experiences. Let's also give it up for Ike Taylor as well. Great information.
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This MAN has more knowledge and understanding in his pinky nail than most have in their entire life. I feel blessed and have so much gratitude to have the opportunity to have heard this. I saved this video under education and knowledge. Thankful for this. 🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️💯
✡️ PML from Gary Indiana to OG Ike! Due to Growth and Development I now work, have a house, and take care of my kids! I don't have a record at all due to following the 1-16! Love to all the BOS/SOS worldwide ✡️
Gdk
GanGsta✡
@@lindajones3068 you not gd
@@johnjones9065 lol see u on here internet banging y this GD own his own crib, got a job, and taken care of his family! I bet yo ass can't even buy a water bottle 🤣🤣🤣
PML FAMO
Thank you Mr. Ike for sharing not only your story but weaving the stories of others and highlighting the history throughout.
Thank you Mark. There is always something in your interviews that teaches me, inspires me, and enlightens me.
Just got done watching this interview, Ike has giving so much insight on history tht some of us was blind too. Thanks for this one Mark very very informative interview.
I feel like he is what I’ve been missing my whole life. I grew up thinking I was GD when GD wasn’t cool. I’m 32 now and still feel connected but I know it’s because I lack discipline and mentorship. It’s the same reason I took interest in the NOI. Just wanting something bigger than me.
Would you be FOI?
@@haad32 idk what that is.
@@LosochillFruit Of Islam. The soldier sector of the Nation of Islam
PML Gangster
@@stacey3004 is it GA?
My dad was clean cut and educated with not even a traffic ticket, but he told me these same stories. And that was his slogan, “we can’t be good, we have to be better.” No lies detected
Period.✍️🏾
Sounds like self imposed prison lol. Get outta that tribal mindset, then the world will accept you.
Your words reek of ignorance.@@mikehawk120
@@mikehawk120you and I know that the statement you made was disingenuous.
@@thereformedrayray what does the D word mean?
Only if we can get an interview from Larry Hoover. Ike spoke like a true OG. I learned a lot from guys like him growing up in Chicago.
This is one of my favorite interviews from you Mark. The drug user interviews are interesting, but this man is sort of like living history
He is the truth ❤
He ison drugs. Fyi
@@cjdunn5113I SEEN IT? FALSE ACCUSATIONS ✔️ THE SAME DRUGS THEY BRING OVER HERE, AND MAKE LAWS TO PROSECUTE THE OPPRESSED, THE SAME DRUGS AT THE DOCTORS OFFICE AND HOSPITAL ✔️ DRUGS? METH, OPIOD,HEROIN, WALKING AROUND LOOKING PURPLE DROPPING DEAD LIKE FLIES ALL ACCROSS AMERIKKA 🛑🤡
Thank you Mark for introducing Mr. Ike! So very interesting, I wish he would right a book so that it’s forever out there in print telling his story! Sending love and hugs to him
“Right” a book? Oye…
I wasn't gonna watch this, but damn, 2 minutes in and I was smiling. So poetic and driven with so much purpose, hope, and vision.
He is so honest. I love that about him. I understand why he denounces his citizenship but still had his SS card and collects his check. If he could get up out of here, he would. Love the stories. I wish I had uncles living. I have lots of hope for him. Eternal life will represent ONE LOVE.
I enjoy his story. But no he wouldn’t. He did 20 years at 22 years old. That was in the mid to late 60’s maybe early 70’s (he didn’t specify). It’s 2023. At the shortest time that was 53 years ago. Which means he’s had at least 30 years to figure out how to leave and he hasn’t. So what does that tell you? It tells me he didn’t and does not really want to leave. It doesn’t cost much for a one way ticket to another country and if you save up a thousand dollars or a couple thousand you can go start up ahead of the locals depending on where you go based on the USD conversion rates. He couldn’t do that in 30 years? Stop it. He’s still stuck in the street life and the past. He has valid grievances with the government, no doubt, but he ain’t going anywhere. Whether he admits it or not, he knows his best chance for success is here in America because other countries, to include the many countries in Africa, aren’t going to support him with federal assistance like they do here. He’s had 30 years to get his life together, and he hasn’t. He chose to continue living the way he does.
@@myronmosley2167Well said!!!
@myronmosley2167 yo7 must be a young dude to have that perspective....life throws all kinds of things at you you can't say he chose to live that way when you never been in another person's shoes
This is probably my favorite interview you have ever done.
Thank you, Ike. Thank you, Mark.
Why because it backs up your liberal agenda?
Mine too
Mine three and I watch all of them. If whites could endure for even 100 years, what we have…
Wow! This was powerful ("Extremely powerful") - I learned more from this, than I did from a lot of my grade school courses. Thank you Mr. Ike Taylor for blessing us with your story, and sharing with us some very valuable history lessons. Respect! Salute!
This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen in a long time..
One of the best interviews. We need more of this to teach the real ‘history’ and lessons that this and future generations should know about
I’m only 10 mins in and my heart is broken.💔They vilified these men. As a child, I feared them because of how they were portrayed. His story explains all that we didn’t know. I wish our youth could hear his story. This is history. I was just 10 years behind him. This is what happened in my hometown, Chicago.😢
LISTENING TO YOUR ENEMIES?
Yes a history lesson! Would love a follow up with Ike.
i loved everything about this interview. thank you for sharing with us, Ike!
You keep talking my brother.
Because there are people that will listen and pay attention.
Thank you so much for this interview.
I got a lot out of this, that I didn't even know.
I've been enlightened by you on this day .
God Bless you.
Keep up the great work s.
Again, thanks Mark. I love psychology and I love this channel because it gives you a glimpse into someone else's life, sometimes people we would never know or understand.
My thoughts exactly.
You love psychology?
@@eastwood111you don’t?
Great comment
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He needs a book. An Audio Book. It will spread like wildfire.
Lol. For you.
“We was tryna go from “Burn baby burn” to “Learn baby Learn” “ man I felt that
I enjoyed his insights and views- from his point of view and experiences. He is so right about the real injustices that have going on for a long time- and politicians promising and not delivering, especially Obama- as he pointed out near the end. Another great video, Mark.
By far my favorite interview and I been watching for years now everyday consistently, I’ve watched this one 3 times already
This man is to be listened to TODAY and NOW !!
This is master class action right here.
I’ve seen many of these. This man cracks the top 5
This is a powerful interview for you brothas and sistas to hear!!!
Mr Taylor cannot say what's needed because *the enemy* always has a way of exploiting *any & every* effort at unification/development/growth of the African diaspora. One of the *most* substantive and informative interviews ive seen on the channel. Thanks for the upload Mark
If I met you in the street I’d give you peace. Everyone I know would give you peace regardless of what color you are.
Who are you talking about?
@@HiGlowiethat's just crazy wig wearing RUclips girlfriend from the hood so don't mind her cause I'm bout to kick her butt i apologize for her.
@@HiGlowiesounds good! Doesn't it?
@@HiGlowie You and people like you have no power so just keep quiet and stop trying to defend your evil brethren. If you are not hateful, then stay out of it
The J word?
WOW!! Great interview Mark!! This may be my favorite to date! Very true and insightful. He speaks lots of facts. Very deep!!!
A legend speaking facts of his black life👍🏿 Thanks Mark again for your platform ❤
A housing worker had told me they tore down the buildings in Chicago promising to rebuild but didn’t leaving so many mothers and children homes less 😔💔
WOW! Very eye-opening interview. Thanks, Mark, and Mr. Taylor for bringing it to us.
One of the best hours of education that I have ever been blessed with. Thank you, Mr. Taylor.
I appreciate and love how Ike kept redirecting the questions Mark asked pertaining to the gangs ,drugs, and lack of education. He spoke beautifully on behalf of our people. It was no fault of our own, but the government and their politics!!!! From slavery to now so we are the most hated... We have love, compassion, intelligence, morals and more so than our oppressors. The nice guys always finish last 😢 but we won't stop loving our being great. Thank you Mark for giving Ike a platform to remind me to keep going!
But how long will that explanation hold up? For another 200 years? If black ppl are aware they being exploited why do they keep falling into the same traps? At some point you have to acknowledge some level of accountability instead of blaming everyone else. No black ppl seem to have an answer to “how can black people rise up…” that’s very telling… Once MLK died it was over and it seems y’all have never fully recovered and have completely forgot the message he was trying to convey. It’s sad.
Nobody make you sell drugs these street guys often arrogant ignorant hard headed men
This was amazing! Please bring him back for a Part 2
Everybody starts with 💯 points. Ike is speaking in my native tongue. That has always been my philosophy. I've never been an, "Earn my respect," guy. I've always been a "You can lose my respect," person. Folks look at you sideways when that pristine number falls. The upkeep of a perfect score is not my responsibility. The stanger has to maintainence his gifted percentage.
Thanks to Ike & Mark! We need more stories like this. I definitely learned things I didn’t know & showed me a different angle on topics. ☮️❤️
@prisonforjohnnydepp5298what are you peddling?
Ike is a true OG! Thanks for interviewing him.
Ike Taylor I love you G I'm from Seattle Washington I'm BGD BUT MY HOOD IS ON 28TH SOUTH JACKSON IS GDN BUT I'M OLD SKOO LIKE YOU WE KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS LOVE LIFE LOYALTY KNOWLEDGE WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING
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Ike, I’m a daily watcher but rarely post. I am compelled this morning, out of gratitude, out of respect and with love. Thank you for all you did in the community and continue to do. I can’t help but think how crazy it is that Florida is literally trying to rewrite black history and how shameful that is. Unsurprising and so shameful. Thanks for doing this interview. Inherited trauma as well as resilience and strength.
I agree with everything you said
Same. I am moved by this soul and his perspective.
Right , the GD’s are just doing great things for the community
Good lord, get off the tel lie vision and stop believing the corporate press. FL is NOT erasing black history, slavery or anything else. Stop believing what’s put in front of you by the corrupt media.
How is Florida rewriting black history and what is the significant history of black people in Florida?
I love the black history stories in events. This is why the elders are very important. They keep the stories alive to remind us of what we have already been through so that way we don’t repeat the process to remember what we are going salute to this OG! May God and the blood of our ancestors guide us!!! 🖤
That’s a wise, knowledgeable Brother full of memories good and bad. Someone I would love to sit around and be educated on life experiences then and now! Salute 💪🏾💪🏾
I love this old school knowledge. Very interesting to hear his perspective on everything. Thank you, Sir for your continued guidance.
You are gorgeous Ms.Webb
Ike Taylor is the nephew of gospel legend Spencer Taylor of the Highway QC's, his father Big Ike, & Spencer Taylor were brothers!!
Thank you for that info💯
I wanna give this guy like a hug for being strong. You can tell hes been through alot. Being treated unfairly really can get someone to their core.... u can tell hes hurt.. i hope he sees its not as bad as it used to be... im white i love in a black community. Besides young kids and gins... everyone is amazing
Thank you, Ike! You taught me a lot this morning. It was a pleasure listening to your stories. Thank you.
What’s yo backstory baby?
What did he teach you…?
Wow💙💙💙this was the greatest interview of our times. When I tell you Mr. Ike laid it out for the people he did just that! I feel so honored to have been blessed by this Scholar of a soul. I can't wait for him to come back. We need more of this great wisdom. He blessed generations with this video. When he said what he said about Obama I hollered😂😂😂. After all that knowledge I was not about to start questioning this Great Master! Phenomenal job 👏🏾! He set the record straight for anyone who have questions about the organizations...PERIODT!!!
I wanna hear the cofounder of Black P Stones interview next 😂.
Facts
@@slide5039 🤣🤣🤣 okay...ME 2
he shud have a podcast,youtube channel or some kind of platform to help educate young blacks….he’s a legendary living library! plzzzzzzzz have him bak on!!!
His story is still relevant in today's society. He speaks truth for the Black Community. Great interview
Aka blacks refuse to better themselves.
Were so opressed!
Truth as in he was shot 5 times by another ☻️. History repeats itself again.
UM NO HE SPEAKS ABOUT SEGREGATION IN TODAYS SOCIETY.
@@jamiegrowthanddevelopment9664 you mean the segregation white liberals & blacks want?
I was just with Ike today. He sent me the link to this video. I am proud to know this great man me great leader. I learn something new everytime I'm in his presence.
I'm in the city I would love to sit down and do a interview with him
@@mwhitethegod let me see what I can do
This was an excellent interview. The topics covered truly went from A to Z. Mr Ike Taylor is a living testimony on how to never give up and always strive to make a difference. Giving hope to the hopeless is priceless wisdom, and vital for everyday survival. I wish you well on your continued journey to make a difference, salute Sir!!!
Ike presented God level TRUTH. This interview is PRICELESS
ThankYou for sharing Your story Ike. It reminds Me that things that are going on now (corruption, taking land & homes from people)
was still a battle being fought when You were young.
I'm glad You still have Your mind, your strength, and Your values. You stand for something important ~ and that gives Me extra hope this evening💚🌿
Nothin but PML to the whole movement. Not affiliated here but know brothers and sisters from the 5 and 6. 34 years old and respect and listen to the knowledge these old cats speak. Ive been locked up and I hung around nothin but the Folks because of the way they carried themselves and the organization within the organization. Very respectful and well articulated gentlemen.
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20 of em
This a real man right here he stands for something!
Ike ,
Love you my brother keep up the good work. This interview needs to be seen all around the world. Real talk.
BEST INTERVIEW PERIODT 💥💥💥On Soft White Underbelly
“It ain’t about your sexuality it’s about your mentality”. Dang he broke everything down to the nitty gritty!
This should be televised 😢 its raw real and soul touching
Such a great interview, and you can feel where he’s coming from 100% because he lived through it.
Chicago is in dire need of some great leaders to help guide the youth properly in all aspects of unity,social justice, etc. etc. What J Mane had been doing by getting with Tay Savage making content with one another nad showing some type of unity but a lot more is needed. Prayers for the city of Chicago and its citizens!
@cowmath77 agree but at least in my opinion and what I seen in my life prayers do work 🙏 but agree with everything else you said man broken Homes .
Chicago is a buzz word for whyte supremacists. It's what they use to validate their dysfunction.
When it's time to actually do something then you people are nowhere to be seen. Do you think these cowards targeting unarmed black people shopping peacefully(Jackson ville) or in church praying (Dylan Roof) amongst other incidents..... is because of Chicago? How about you clean up your own mess first?
They chasing money and trying to fill the void from King Von being killed. They understand the value of staying alive but they don’t understand the importance of the history of Chicago
Mark thank you so much for documenting this histor!!! Thank you Mr. Ike! what an amazing interview
So much wisdom & great history in this interview and it was very well done mainly by just letting this wise man speak 👏🏾