How reconnecting with his culture stopped a life of violence and criminal activity

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
  • Martin Cooper played many roles in the Black Power gang. He's now a visible community figure in South Auckland. Sisters Raewyn and Biddy are from Ford Block in Rotorua and ran away from home to escape physical and sexual abuse. They both eventually ended up joining gangs. Both are using their past experience to help others.

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  • @brorang4672
    @brorang4672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Even when you were in the club you were pretty on to it managing alot of duties, able to communicate with people the true meaning of black power

  • @maoriazbutstillgr52in
    @maoriazbutstillgr52in 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mauri Ora Martin Cooper aka Skunk,
    Nga mihi ē tē Rangatira 🙏🙏🙏
    Good seeing you everywhere in the different parts of the community, supporting our Youth, and local government agencies. Blessings to you and your whanau,
    Mauri Ora 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Atraa
    @Atraa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much respect. Watch the old black power documentary from late 1980s, Martin is such an influential figure, much mana, in that documentary. A great leader. We have to think if no BP, he would probably have been a high level politician?

  • @roberttamatea1996
    @roberttamatea1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kia Ora Matua Martin. God Bless you for all the changes you made

  • @hazzahdiss692
    @hazzahdiss692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    had me right up until Destiny Church

    • @sholondasullivan6368
      @sholondasullivan6368 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pp0 be completed

    • @patrickhauraki8713
      @patrickhauraki8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't angry with some of destiny kaupapa ...but if it can make them a better person then that awesome

    • @tuckervio3189
      @tuckervio3189 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you. Destiny church is nothing but a money making venture. Pretending to be there for the betterment of society. Just vultures praying off people's insecurities and vulnerabilities. Give us 10% of your income. No man cometh to the father without sharing what wealth thy has. Bullshit!!!!!!!

  • @GeorgeeeW
    @GeorgeeeW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aoteroa always makes me think of Katchafire. NZ culture, history and music is fascinating. Much love from America.

  • @WHANAUPEACE
    @WHANAUPEACE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mean bro. I dont think your change has anything to do with culture. I think it came about because your heart changed brother. Awesome!

  • @ourpeople-g7r
    @ourpeople-g7r 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @bobbyknuckles1457
    @bobbyknuckles1457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hard Chur cuz for the message

  • @abc-ke2yq
    @abc-ke2yq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome for the brothers and sisters to turn three life's around

  • @nemesisshadowlord2026
    @nemesisshadowlord2026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo my Uncal Skunk still love you❤️

  • @andrewrangi9440
    @andrewrangi9440 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yoza Skunk....deep respect

  • @wadecooper2574
    @wadecooper2574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome uncle Martin

  • @SamSam-se4ur
    @SamSam-se4ur 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifull!!!

  • @mattparr3038
    @mattparr3038 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember that doco.. 😮😮

  • @unkwn475
    @unkwn475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    CHUR NORTY NORF

  • @georgemarsdon6007
    @georgemarsdon6007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Na mihi Kia koe te whanau o Martin..

  • @shonchon588
    @shonchon588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wrong! King cobras we’re around then too.