Life Growing up on the Lower East Side With "Brooks"
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- "Brooks", a graffiti writer recalls his experiences growing up on the Lower East Side. During his youth, he mentions the countless interactions him and his family had with the Chinese community/ gangs. He also discusses individuals who influenced him during his upbringing, relations between the Chinese and Black Community, Chinatown landmarks, graffiti, rules of the street, etc.
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There's only two kinds of people. Good n bad. And maybe we shouldn't even make that distinction either. Both of these gentlemen are good.
The 70's was a different time for race relations.
Anybody remember the toy store on Bowery? Back in the 70s?
The one across the street from the little park next to Confucius Plaza and it was not owned by Chinese merchant. Also remember the men's clothing store on Elizabeth Street where I bought my navy pea coat. The good old days.
@@mmnyc6441i remember that department store! It was right on the corner of Elizabeth and Bayard! As far as toy stores go the one you are referring to was on Division Street called Stereo i believe! The other one was on Mott Street! That was called Wah Kue!
Is right next to silver palace, before confuscius plaza finish building around 73,74, is non asian owner
@@pkgs1979 Yep that's the one, really old rustic place like from the 1950's. Think I bought those plastic helicopters with rubber bands and flew them in the park, can't remember Confucius Plaza wasn't finished yet, it was 50 years ago.
What did u write. Your tag name.. the 70s was the best time for hip hop n graff.u must have mad stories of hitting the trains and the train yards....
was the toy store wah kue on mott?
Yes, it’s a souvenir store now
Thanks!
Thank you!
Hi Mike, really like your channel and videos. I am trying to find a private detective who can speak Chinese. Can I contact you for some information? I left message on your instagram. Thank you
In not from the city but I have a question. Is the lower east side like Chinatown and Litte Italy?
The lower East Side includes Little Italy n Chinatown but more.
i wrote , graffiti with SF ... GOOD DUDE , AND STOP ALSO ,,
You are from the golden era
Why did you write?
I recently found a flick of a Lee3 “No More Trains” tag from ‘80
Lee 3 was that dude ,, classic pic word , save that @@Brooks-yq3tq
WHAT WAS HIS GRAFFITI NAME ?
ZC one HOTDTNS
ok,, SMITH BOYZZZ@@Brooks-yq3tq
@@og_loveYes Indeed. Bridge Kids and the Tunnel walkers.
@@Brooks-yq3tq GO4 was my dude. RIP.
Yes. The HOT crew co founder. 🙏I spoke to Seik HOTDT XMen recently.
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RESPECTFULLY-
Too bad ChinaMac said its "Trumps Fault" that a Grownass Black Man burned an Asian Senior by lighting him on fire when ChinaMac done a decent amount of time and Brothas in Institutions always talk about "Being One's Own Man", SHAME ON HIM.
ALL LOVE TO THE BROTHAS.
Out here in SoCal, we were at war with Democrats for decades and when attacking, would always tell us "F You Chino!" Its NOTHING "because of Trump".
Asian Hate been around forever. And been committed by both sides of the aisle though, NOTHING compared to The Left.
Great Spiel tonight, Brother Mike, would love to see him on some more again. Good articulate guest. What he said about Chinese Faire was the same here in LA at Old Chinatown. 🙏
Blacks have been bullying Asians since the 70’s cut the Trumps Fault shit out. Covid came from China and China was being dicks about it and not owning up to their mistake, so he put it on them to own it. When Trump says get a job do they listen??? No so now all of a sudden they listen when he said China Virus. Stop please respectfully
There is a lot of information out there but not enough wisdom. That part