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Ryan, this was a great watch, lots of information and vintage photos to help tell the story. As my high school history teacher would say "Learn from the past for a better future."
I am from the Jordan down projects. I moved to Arizona in 2011. I went back in 2013 to visit my grandmother who had moved in the imperial courts by then. I was with my family and my 8 month old daughter when I went to visit them, A dude approached me with my fkn 8 month old daughter asking me where I am from. Another dude had to get him away from me telling him that "No his grandmother stays in here right next to me, hes good" Mind you, I HAD MY FKN 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN MY HAND!!!
I grew up in the greater Los Angeles area. There are different levels of "hood-iness" in what's referred to as south central Los Angeles. The area mentioned in this video, the quadrant north east of the 110/105 junction, ~Imperial Hwy, is the scariest neighborhood, as opposed to the area around USC and the Coliseum, which I refer to as "the Hood, light", though not the safest, is not nearly as dangerous. I was a small child when the Watts riots happened (1965), which my father called the LA riots, as it expanded well outside Watts. Later repeated in 1992, after the acquittal, of the cops that beat Rodney King, sparked that riot. The 1992 riot centered around Florence & Normandy, a couple of miles north west of Watts. That one expanded all the way up into Hollywood, where I was working at the time. The Northridge Earthquake was in 1994, and had no relation to the riot, other than the freeway (210 Lakeview Terrace area), on which Rodney King was beat, was near a connecting bridge that was collapsed by that quake.
My great grandmother who will be 91 this year have been living in the imperial courts since the beginning raised 4 generations here tho she doesn’t live inside the projects no more she stays right across the street she seen so much there she didn’t want to leave after being in the projects already for 40+ years although all her kids moved away In the imperial courts we are a family we are a tribe my grandma is the oldest living person in tht neighborhood and everyone cares and showers her with love
When I was still into politics, my main interest was in city development. Over here in Sweden, 1/3 of citizens live in their own houses, 1/3 in condos and 1/3 in rented apartments. Most of cities and towns are built with these three cathegories divided, however where the various housings are more integrated, schools in that area shows fewer drop-outs, the area is socially more stabile than more segregated areas. However in our town, a newly built area with 5-600 apartments, city planners have managed to mix the various types. As always, very interesting and I cannot but think of the similar area in C Chicago.
I’m from the Nickerson Gardens and I was forced to go to Jordan High school, it was the school easiest for my grandma to get to if anything were to happen, she opposed me going to Locke which might have been closer just because I knew too many people. I used to get jumped everyday like crazy, a few of them even ended with me having a concussion. I mind you I don’t gang bang at all and even through all of that every day I still graduated thank God 🙏🏽
I never knew the Watt's riots started over a drunk driving arrest. I was a baby when it happened and we live far away. There was no internet back then, or even a public library where I lived. Even though I wondered what happened, even as a kid I knew nothing happens in a vacuum, there wasn't a way for me to find out. Now there is and I'm able to do research in my extra hours. I keep thinking, there has to be a way to break the hate that built up before the riots and has infected our country like a cancer since. Answer's to the present and future are written in the events of the past. MLK asked: "What has Watt's gotten us?" It has created a chasm. If all the energy, money, time, and effort each person used to create the chaos of that riot and used it to improve and fix the problems they community was facing, where would we be now? How much better would the world be if people chose not to be violent?
"Rivers of Blood, Years of Darkness" by Robert Conot is a detailed and thorough book about the Watts riots and the circumstances that created this perfect storm of rage and destruction.
It's not the location, it's not the police, it's not people outside their area, it is the people who live there. Their lifestyle is different than most Americans. Their kids form or join gangs, sell drugs, commit various crimes, vandalize their own community, while kids in other areas are out playing sports, games, or doing their homework. Most homes are single mothers on welfare with no work ethic and no desire to raise their children with values of hard work and honesty. They teach their kids how to hate, be selfish, live off other people, the world of alcohol and drugs, and all of the other inner city teachings that differ from most of America. They blame the system for not getting their free stuff and see cops as the enemy because they are the criminals. This is who they are.
@@freetolook3727 you are correct that if a train ran over the incomplete rail that they'd derail. The switch that we're referring to is an offset and doesn't effect thru traffic unless needed. It's basically a boarding or loading byway
The photo was taken at a "switch track" What you see may be a "wing rail," "guide rail" or a "check rail." Hard to tell as there is so little of the switch in the photo.
Imperial courts and Watts area is amazing place, I got to visit last year through this organization called the dream Center, which is a huge impact on the communities in LA just giving them life and love and opportunities and connections to live a good life.
All housing projects across the country are failures. Until the residents develop a culture that respects law and order, they will suffer the consequence of their poor judgement.
People in gangs have no respect for you as well, they don’t respect anyone or anything outside of their circles. So, you not having respect for them is not a factor.
I was raised in Maywood Ca In thr 80's we would score weed at Imperial Courts No sweat You would hear those Uzi's go off constantly but no different than Maywood so basically we felt right at home
West west !! To live and die in LA born and raised Yea I grew up in the Hollywood area we had a gang prob too I never went to the courts now that I’m a service tech I drive by pretty much on a weekly basis and tbh everything looks chill but that’s during the day can’t say for at night time
@@ShadowWizard123There could an unknown factor at play - one example is just that: an exception. An outlier. Also, stop liking your own comments - it makes you look weak.
@@ShadowWizard123 There's that tribe off India (?) - you know, the one that attacks even helicopters when approached - they've never had a mass shooting. Or a single shooting. Ever. Is it fair to say that this is a safe place to visit or migrate to? Yea.....
Are you serious? You must not have seen the video back then. It clearly showed the Late Mr. Rodney King getting beat by those coward Police officers.For them too be found not guilty was BS and they knew that.
MLK Jr. eventually learned that violence is sometimes necessary. His earlier,more innocent thought process eventually gave way to more radical action. It wasn't until he was no longer useful to the "centrists" that he was targeted and eventually assassinated. Burn everything to the ground until those in power understand where the power actually rests. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
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"What could cause, this, WW2 housing project...."
Datz RAZIST, yo!
You don't no about my city or my neighborhood😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hit me up if you want tour of my city 💪🏿
@@day1complete785 Both your comments exemplify what befell a once beautiful neighborhood.
Thank you for covering these types of stories and all your other stories. You cover things that most people simply can't appreciate.
Couldn’t have said it better
Ryan, this was a great watch, lots of information and vintage photos to help tell the story.
As my high school history teacher would say "Learn from the past for a better future."
@karlwithak. I'm sure his teacher meant it in a personal sense...not "learn history and go stop the next war from happening"
Ryan Socash is an amazing Historian. Thanks for sharing all this crap we woudl never ever have know about otherwise. Its an amazing thing! Love it!
I am from the Jordan down projects. I moved to Arizona in 2011. I went back in 2013 to visit my grandmother who had moved in the imperial courts by then. I was with my family and my 8 month old daughter when I went to visit them, A dude approached me with my fkn 8 month old daughter asking me where I am from. Another dude had to get him away from me telling him that "No his grandmother stays in here right next to me, hes good"
Mind you, I HAD MY FKN 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN MY HAND!!!
Should've went to visit her dressed in all 🍇🍇🍇
*Month
Nothing but Feral animals in there. Grandma can't afford something better?
@@giggiddy Ferrell lol
@@Robotdad474 ok.ok. I fixed it. But you get the idea. 😆
I grew up in the greater Los Angeles area. There are different levels of "hood-iness" in what's referred to as south central Los Angeles. The area mentioned in this video, the quadrant north east of the 110/105 junction, ~Imperial Hwy, is the scariest neighborhood, as opposed to the area around USC and the Coliseum, which I refer to as "the Hood, light", though not the safest, is not nearly as dangerous.
I was a small child when the Watts riots happened (1965), which my father called the LA riots, as it expanded well outside Watts. Later repeated in 1992, after the acquittal, of the cops that beat Rodney King, sparked that riot. The 1992 riot centered around Florence & Normandy, a couple of miles north west of Watts. That one expanded all the way up into Hollywood, where I was working at the time.
The Northridge Earthquake was in 1994, and had no relation to the riot, other than the freeway (210 Lakeview Terrace area), on which Rodney King was beat, was near a connecting bridge that was collapsed by that quake.
Housing Authority for the City of Los Angeles. HACLA When you pronounce HACLA you have to do it like a cat coughing up a fur ball.
My great grandmother who will be 91 this year have been living in the imperial courts since the beginning raised 4 generations here tho she doesn’t live inside the projects no more she stays right across the street she seen so much there she didn’t want to leave after being in the projects already for 40+ years although all her kids moved away In the imperial courts we are a family we are a tribe my grandma is the oldest living person in tht neighborhood and everyone cares and showers her with love
When I was still into politics, my main interest was in city development. Over here in Sweden, 1/3 of citizens live in their own houses, 1/3 in condos and 1/3 in rented apartments. Most of cities and towns are built with these three cathegories divided, however where the various housings are more integrated, schools in that area shows fewer drop-outs, the area is socially more stabile than more segregated areas.
However in our town, a newly built area with 5-600 apartments, city planners have managed to mix the various types.
As always, very interesting and I cannot but think of the similar area in C Chicago.
Yes but the country is 100% white. You forgot to mention that
I’m from the Nickerson Gardens and I was forced to go to Jordan High school, it was the school easiest for my grandma to get to if anything were to happen, she opposed me going to Locke which might have been closer just because I knew too many people. I used to get jumped everyday like crazy, a few of them even ended with me having a concussion. I mind you I don’t gang bang at all and even through all of that every day I still graduated thank God 🙏🏽
I never knew the Watt's riots started over a drunk driving arrest.
I was a baby when it happened and we live far away. There was no internet back then, or even a public library where I lived. Even though I wondered what happened, even as a kid I knew nothing happens in a vacuum, there wasn't a way for me to find out.
Now there is and I'm able to do research in my extra hours. I keep thinking, there has to be a way to break the hate that built up before the riots and has infected our country like a cancer since. Answer's to the present and future are written in the events of the past.
MLK asked: "What has Watt's gotten us?"
It has created a chasm.
If all the energy, money, time, and effort each person used to create the chaos of that riot and used it to improve and fix the problems they community was facing, where would we be now? How much better would the world be if people chose not to be violent?
If you're from L.A., you should know this.
"Rivers of Blood, Years of Darkness" by Robert Conot is a detailed and thorough book about the Watts riots and the circumstances that created this perfect storm of rage and destruction.
history repeats itself and especially in the USA over and over again .
Wasn't the outcome of an eartquake in LA pretty much the same in the 90s ?
Grew up in the San Fernando Valley, (Born 1965). Not until you get older, do you learn the history of L.A.
Awesome video!!! I learned something I didn’t know about this place and i live 3 miles away!!! Great job bro
Great historical account of my city. I am from Watts and will forever love my city.
Man, Jacksonville Florida is old Watts
You should do a sub series on Los Angeles Housing Projects and historical neighborhoods. Id be happy to assist and actually take you to these sites.
Visited the watts tower about 10 years ago. Was interesting visit, all quit so.
Yikes, what a tasteless segue. I assume the insurance companies suggested that.
You kidding; the Watts "Community" refuses to even work for a living; so they sure as Hell can't afford Life Insurance!🤣
GPS tried to send me through there on my ebike yesterday I was like fuck that and cut around. Google will set you up 😂
I almost didn't watch this because the RUclips thumbnail has a red border, which looks like the red progress bar in watched videos...
It looks like a prison camp.
I only knew this from TV and GTA. Very interesting to learn about its history!
@@MatthewCaban that's the nickerson gardens in GTA
It's not the location, it's not the police, it's not people outside their area, it is the people who live there. Their lifestyle is different than most Americans. Their kids form or join gangs, sell drugs, commit various crimes, vandalize their own community, while kids in other areas are out playing sports, games, or doing their homework. Most homes are single mothers on welfare with no work ethic and no desire to raise their children with values of hard work and honesty. They teach their kids how to hate, be selfish, live off other people, the world of alcohol and drugs, and all of the other inner city teachings that differ from most of America. They blame the system for not getting their free stuff and see cops as the enemy because they are the criminals. This is who they are.
Spot on. But the hypocrite posers dont accept that as the fact that it is.
The Imperial courts remind me of the one in the TV series "Snowfall".
I think it was suppose to be the PJs but the projects they were actually in is in pacoima hood vlogs did a vlog there
In Detroit we leveled ours, nice big fenced in field now... Maybe they will level the entire city next 😂
Not exactly Mr. Rogers neighborhood
They euphemistically call it cultural enrichment. The same mess is developing in Fargo North Dakota.
I lived in area away from there for two years and as a young woman I'm afraid to walk there alone
Oh yeah there bud.
You left out the '92 riot.
The 92 riot didnt start in Watts. It started in southvla
We all know what caused it.
Freeway Ricky and the CIA.
Life insurance is a no-brained if you move to Imperial/Watts.
I saw this in gta
Maybe a nice dude from Okinawa can teach you karate?
Make a Compton video !
I think he already did
Damn LA looks rough
It looks beautiful compared to New Orleans, Baltimore, or Camden NJ...
President JOHNSON, not President JOHNSTON. Just for future reference. 😊
I worked on alameda and imperial right by these PJs there is a police station right by the rosa parks metro station like a block away too.
I wonder how long that recording studio lasted
Any chance to rob a liquor store or steal some televisions . So much class . 😒
Who is president Johnston? 😅
The president after Klennedy and before Nixston!
😂😂😂
Pure Ebonix . 😆😅🤣
i literally live like 3 mins away from it😭
No better then the warlords of Bosnia or Africa.......and it is allowed! Cali what a loving, peaceful, and understanding state!
We got those where I live we call them ,💩 holes
Whos here from furiousfade gta rp and hhp (Holly Hood Pirus)
So how do we turn Detroit around. What'd they do.
And some things never change. Now the entire LA area looks/acts just like the Watts section of LA.
Lo's of tip-toeing by Ryan through this video. Grow a set and tell it like it is!
For real, can't blame Whitey for this one 😂
Ladies and gentlemen: I present dumb and dumber ^^^
@2:22 Do you see a problem with those train tracks?
Look close at the bottom center of the photo.
It's a switch, kiddo. They are in use all over the world every day thousands of times 😅
Doesn't look like one.
If a train were to run over that "switch", it would derail.
@@freetolook3727 you are correct that if a train ran over the incomplete rail that they'd derail.
The switch that we're referring to is an offset and doesn't effect thru traffic unless needed. It's basically a boarding or loading byway
The photo was taken at a "switch track" What you see may be a "wing rail," "guide rail" or a "check rail." Hard to tell as there is so little of the switch in the photo.
Imperial courts and Watts area is amazing place, I got to visit last year through this organization called the dream Center, which is a huge impact on the communities in LA just giving them life and love and opportunities and connections to live a good life.
All housing projects across the country are failures. Until the residents develop a culture that respects law and order, they will suffer the consequence of their poor judgement.
very true, but this is also a direct outcome of the Feminist Agenda as well.
Dope south la finally
Los Angeles is no joke.
“One of the largest” like man it’s not a huge effort to find out precisely
I have no respect for gangs or people in gangs.
People in gangs have no respect for you as well, they don’t respect anyone or anything outside of their circles. So, you not having respect for them is not a factor.
Didn’t it used to be called Maravilla?🤷🏽♀️
and in 2024, not a damn thing has changed.
It's disappointing to see how many racist comments there are.
I know :/
Free speech..
@@mygolfballsannoy cool keep that same energy 👍
@@fredrickjohnson9473 best way, that’s what makes America great
@@mygolfballsannoy yes sir
Why would you want to live there?
Back in the '50s?? When it was co-op/integrated? Sure! Why not!
President Johnston?
Again! Same people, same problems and same historys.
I would say nickerson gardens is more dangerous
@@bibabutzemann4640 lies
Lies
Remember that time in 1985 when Philadelphia fire bombed that neighborhood full of crime?... 🤔 Remember?... Seems like it worked too
When you arent held accountable for your own human failures , become a Democrat
I see have plenty of racist fans of your content. Keep up the good work tho!
I was raised in Maywood Ca In thr 80's we would score weed at Imperial Courts No sweat You would hear those Uzi's go off constantly but no different than Maywood so basically we felt right at home
All of these sketchy areas have a color in common with each other...
And blame everyone but themselves
@@throttleblip1 And riot, loot and then get government money handed to them because everything is burned down
Gee I wonder why these areas are so segregated and purposefully lack funding other areas that lack color get. 🤔
We should have picked our own cotton.
West west !! To live and die in LA born and raised
Yea I grew up in the Hollywood area we had a gang prob too I never went to the courts now that I’m a service tech I drive by pretty much on a weekly basis and tbh everything looks chill but that’s during the day can’t say for at night time
Here! This is my hood lol
Thanks for watching! Expect many more California videos soon!
My condolences
Demographics...it's bc demographics.
The homicide and rape rates in Stockholm V. Mogadishu look different because the people are different.
If that's true, explain Wakanda
@@ShadowWizard123There could an unknown factor at play - one example is just that: an exception. An outlier.
Also, stop liking your own comments - it makes you look weak.
@@ShadowWizard123 you mean that fictional country created by a Jewish writer?
You're comparing a rich country with law & order to a country with anarchy. Apples to oranges comparison.
@@ShadowWizard123 There's that tribe off India (?) - you know, the one that attacks even helicopters when approached - they've never had a mass shooting. Or a single shooting. Ever.
Is it fair to say that this is a safe place to visit or migrate to?
Yea.....
LA is the most segregated & racist city on the West Coast. That's Facts!
Community led
I wish
Scott Adams is right!
Its such a gross city
7:00 ahh, mostly peaceful protesting!
Isn't it strange how they rioted when the cops were found not guilty in the King beating but nobody rioted bc of the OJ Simpson case?
This comment would lead one to believe that you have zero critical thinking skills. Maybe you do, but being daft on purpose is never a good look..
Are you serious? You must not have seen the video back then. It clearly showed the Late Mr. Rodney King getting beat by those coward Police officers.For them too be found not guilty was BS and they knew that.
Lazy bro
Ryan, please never use the far left, divisive, racist, hate speech of “ African American” or “Hispanic”.
The phrase "" african American "" was started by Jesse Jackson back in the early 1990s. Nobody ever even heard that phrase before that.
A recording studio will definitely stop the violence 😂
The pandering to and excusing making for the "Diversity Residents" is disgusting in this video.
It's got to pretty embarrassing to have to resort to pushing lame life insurance to make your way in this u tube world.
Dude it's not like you're paying anything for his videos
MLK Jr. eventually learned that violence is sometimes necessary. His earlier,more innocent thought process eventually gave way to more radical action. It wasn't until he was no longer useful to the "centrists" that he was targeted and eventually assassinated.
Burn everything to the ground until those in power understand where the power actually rests. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
When did MLK ever resort to violence?
Did he say MLK did any violence he said he learned that violence is needed you need to use your context clues my friend.
@finn274 MLK never said violence was necessary that's Malcolm X.
You're just making that up to justify your own violent fantasies.
"We have the power to burn down our own neighborhoods!" lmao doubt the politicians care
Not sure that you truly understand history if you think the president was named Johnston. Sorry thumbs down
What could explain it?.. Um, diversity?
You're very misinformed; life in the projects has never been peaceful... any projects.
Like the saying goes "A smart man never relaxes around the blaxes".
Interesting subject, tastefully treated.
If anyone is interested in touring historic LA neighborhoods that most tourists dont get to see reply to this comnent and ill give you my number.