The Chi Podcast

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

Rodney "Hotrod" Phillips is a former member of the infamous "Low End" (Lower Southside) street organization, the Del Vikings. He discusses who the Del Vikings were and their organizational structure. He talks about the dissolution of the Del Vikings and how they were absorbed int ... Show more

. 6min 43sec

33 -The Tale of Two Titans: King David & Boss Daley | Dr. Lance Williams

Dr. Lance Williams is a professor and youth advocate who specializes in Chicago history. His research has focused much on Chicago street organizations. In this episode, Dr. Lance compares the social background and power-base of the leaders of Black street organizations and the le ... Show more

. 1h 29min

Episode 32 - Former General of the Black P. Stones, Now Chicago Peacemaker - Saddiq Ali

Saddiq Ali is a former member and governor of the infamous Chicago street organization, the Black Peace Stone Nation (BPSN.) In this episode, we discuss his evolution away from gang culture, the role of faith in making that transition, his current business endeavors and how it re ... Show more

. 1h 3min

31 - Tavares Briggs

Tavares Briggs is an aldermanic candidate for Chicago’s 6th Ward. In this podcast, Tavares discusses his experience as a lifelong Chicago resident from the South and West sides. He is a lead educator within Chicago Public Schools and a leader within multiple community organizatio ... Show more

. 41min 8sec

30 - The Formation of the Disciples & the Chicago Political Machine

The Formation of the Disciples & the Chicago Political Machine Dr. Lance Williams is a professor and youth advocate who specializes in Chicago history. His research has focused much on the history of Chicago street organizations. In this episode, Dr. Lance, Ali, Color1, and GLC d ... Show more

. 1h 44min