I'm a black man from the southside of Chicago and everything Daniel is saying I 100% agree with. It's funny how we're so different yet so much the same in many ways. Salute to this brother and his growth!💯
Especially the part where Dan talks about no respect, from the young generation.. social media, corrupting women's choices.. not bringing his son into that bullshit lifestyle.. good 👍
I lived in LA for 12 years, I never met a single racist Latino yet every single one of my black friends, rich and poor, were the most racist and homophobic people I ever met in my entire life. And I have lived in some rough spots around the world, for real. American blacks are the most racist of all. The victimhood is transparently fake and everyone except White liberal fools can see it. Now talk to me about reparations.
Daniel is a perfect example of why you can't judge a book by it's cover. So down to earth, Intelligent, respectful, obviously a ton of street cred. He could really do well with public speaking. Especially at schools. Great interview 👍
at any given moment, the people who control the government could erase the internet completely. in iran right now, the government has removed internet access because women are not being religious enough lol
Without being too reiki or whatever 😅 you gotta protect your energy! I have a Twitter given it's something that's good for networking, but I barely have a profile cause I'm just not into putting stuff out there!
SHOUT OUT TO DANIEL FOR GIVING HIS SON A CHANCE AT LIFE AND BREAKING THAT GANG CYCLE CARNAL I CAN RELATE ON SO MANY LEVELS ESPECIALLY WANTING MORE FOR OUR KIDS💯💯💯💯💯
@@jackvegas6466 hes breaking the cycle by keeping his son out of it bro . Didnt know he couldnt be proud of where he came from. I also didnt know how you dress defines you lmao. Seems pretty ignorant
@@DanS-dc5vu Sounds like he simply is using his cultural roots and what every holy depicts of a male and female figure. After all, those holy books and cultures have kept civilization ongoing for thousands of years right? You sound like a social media clown.. look at how fast social media became a cancer and killed a generation.
Yeah, dude is very intelligent. I actually learned a few things from this dude. I was always told, you are the smartest person in the room until you meet the smartest person in the room, like he said, his grandpa told him to learn something from anybody and everybody
As a recovering addict going through the holiday season struggles, his BEAUTIFUL poem at the end of the video made me weep. I felt so heard and seen and definitely affected. What a lovely human being.
I was that highly functioning addict. Always worked out, had fresh clothes and groomed up. I managed to run my construction company while sniffing H all day for 9 years. Than I tried shooting and within 3 months I was in a state run rehab that was more like a prison. That was it for me, and I'm 4½ years clean. Went to 3 meetings a day for the first 90 days. Took a long time to feel normal again. Glad to hear you beat that monster, and that poem hit me too
He’s so respectful. Big difference to men these days! He’s doing such a great job implementing the right morals to his son. We need more humans like him.
how? all you learned from this video is stuff you already know, gang people kill gang people, the environment you grow up in has a deep effect on how you turn out as an adult and some Mexican American culture
@@brazuka214 It ain’t to many positives to learn from bro… To be honest these fools are losers man grown men with the mentality of teenagers still just cause some of em are intelligent and well spoken don’t change the fact that deep down they still living life along side these bullshit street laws n politics that don’t mean shit to anybody outside of their little world lol
@@fransesco97 meanwhile 1oos of thousands have been dispersed to our states illegally under JB , getting a free ride on America's dime , from many countries mind you , not just Mex ...no testing for those folks ,but take the jab or lose yr job , the totalitarian in the WH says
A lot of these chicanos are really well spoken. Behind the tattoos and the gear there’s a lot of wisdom. It’s easy to judge based off their reputation and what you see in the media. Shout out to Daniel, sending him many blessings
Many get their mannerisms and etiquette from their parents. They’re expected to look presentable in the way they look and speak. Parents do not accept lazy talk when they’re being spoken to. There’s a lot more that goes into it but no matter how they look, us Latinos/Mexicans/Chicanos/Pochos are expected to respect elders, be presentable, and not make our parents look bad. They expect a lot from us but it’s up to us to listen.
@@gabim3093 and that's evident in alot of modern day Chicanos, I'm a white guy from Boston where there's literally zero Chicano ppl but there's a big Irish population here and during the formative years of this country many irish chose to fight alongside Mexicans against the U.S. in the Mexican American wars. I think there was even an entire Battalion of Irish-mexican soldiers that left the US to fight with Mexicans from what I understand. Very respectable ppl, in another episode of these docs a guy said you never see Mexican ppl on the corner begging they will always find a way to work and respect themselves. Alot of modern day Americans could learn alot from that work ethic
When I lived in LA I always gave Chicanos respect, not because of potential violence but because they are always the real ones, they deserved my respect.
*Much RESPECT to him!!!* I was totally blown away by Daniel. He conducts himself really professionally. Loved his poetry. He's so well-spoken and articulate in his words, compared to most guys that come from either the projects or ghetto. Great guy! Everything he says about females, morality etc is absolutely correct. He definitely has my RESPECT!
As an american born ethnic serb i want him to do some videos on the serb culture including serbian gangs in chicago. Love my serbian side and want to become more educated on their customs & culture. Dobro zdravlje Peter! God bless the Balkans, especially right now.
On 5:27 he shuts off the romantic White interviewer by saying his son won't be part of it. Everything he said before that was to establish that before the Civil Rights era, people banded together to protect their neighborhoods from Anglo Navy guys slumming in the dime a dance halls, and beating up Zoot suiters. Now there's no need. Why have your son be a gangster when he can go into politics and have real money and power. Jose Burciaga at Stanford's pioneering ethnic studies pointed this out to me 30 years ago, and it came true.
I remember going to school with his son being 2 years older than him yet I always noticed he was so wise and mature for his age I understand now he had a amazing guide to teach him how to be a good man , shouts out to all the dads teaching there kids good💜
Years ago, my family and I were driving to Anaheim. We got lost in East L.A. (twice and later at night.) They were some of the nicest people! They second time, some random gentleman, pulled up to us and (somehow) noticed we were lost. He told us, to follow him and he’d direct us to the freeway, going the right direction. We were BLESSED to find someone so kind to direct us, after being lost for 2 1/2 hours!!
@Bart Meep as Andy explained off camera, Maravilla stand by themselves and don’t need anyone’s permission to participate in a video like this (unlike some other gangs). You can also check other videos that being made about Daniel
Hands down one of your best episodes, especially Daniel's poem at the end. So much respect for his willingness to be a good father and staying sober every day in a world full of madness.
I’m a 57 year old white nurse living in a suburb just outside of LA and I’m learning some really cool things just by listening to this wise young man. Thank you for this really insightful interview. There are always things to learn from people who are living in different cultures in different parts of the city or country. I was a homeless teen and an addict and have been sober for 35 years. We are different in some ways but the same in other ways. I loved his poem… and it touched my heart and soul. I hope God keeps him and his son and family safe. He is an amazing man. Please let us know how he’s doing and tell him we love him!
Honestly this thought me to never judge a book by its cover! The man is extremely well spoken with LOTS of intelligence both street and educated. You can tell he's read alot of books just by his vocabulary
That poem made me tear up. Most addicts struggle in silence while we judge them without knowing what is really going on. Much respect to Daniel for sharing that side.
@@danielkogut4564 as a human being we have to be compassionate towards anything or anyone in order to live life a full filled life, i understand you probably felt that way towards your parents but you have to think before they had you, maybe they had traumas that were not able cope with, and took drugs, because they felt that was their normal, it could be a million things but, take peace in your mind and heart that you’re able to see and and comprehend and you’re able to puts your thoughts in a phone and many people in the past could not.
Thank you Daniel for that poem. I’m so happy for you and your family that you made it…you fought addiction and won. You spoke directly to me…a bereaved parent…lost my oldest son at age 36. He’d lost everything at that point but he was fighting back from a short prison sentence. His bad health got the best of him. And thanks to Peter and Andy for an awesome video and interview.
Sitting in snowy New England, as that man read his poem from sunny southern california. It resonated hard. Like very hard. Thanks Daniel you're the man bro stay strong
As a recent immigrant and living in LA I tell my Mexican American friends you have nothing to be ashamed of. You are hands down the hardest working and humble community I've ever come across.
a country with no border is not a country ...1oos of thousands have poured in from several countries , in the middle of a pandemic to, illegally being dispersed to our states ..dirty politics ..no tests for them ..take yr jab or lose yr job ..said that totalitarian JB!
Wow, this dude is awesome he’s the first one to ever speak about those things in front of the camera. He’s totally not afraid of saying the truth. Our society is toxic now days.
@angelrodriguez6870 If you're not afraid..You don't stay alive long..Why everybody that lives to be old. Is still alive. They don't let their guard down.. As there is always somebody that wants, what you have, That includes Government. As they have the Resources, power and means to make you vanish. Just see how they use that power to go after Donald. J. Trump..As they fear Trump and what he represents..
I grew up in East San Diego , this interview made me think how different my life would have turned out if I had not been given a choice by a juvenile court judge. I was 15 and facing being sent to YA (Cali Youth Authority Prison) until I was 21. While in lock up a family member petioned the court for legal custody of me. The judge gave me a choice YA for 5 years minimum or leave the state within 48 hours with my legal guardian ....I was time warped to a small Oregon logging town within a few days. .anyhoooo this was 1975...I was labeled as a "militant Chicano " by high-school authorities , slinging weed...etc. I have a great life.....someday may write a book about it all.
Coming to Oregon from Hawaii in 92 I know the meaning of “small logging town”! I look back and think how life in Oregon changed for the better compared to poverty in Hawaii the local people face to this day…write your story man! I’d definitely pick up a copy!
Ayy man, if you put pen to paper it seems as if people wanna support. I don't know your life but I do know that finding time can be very difficult. I genuinely hope that you're able to find that time and make it happen
It’s amazing how intellectual and deeply connected Chicanos can be with their history and culture. Whether good or bad. It’s such a beautiful and inspiring thing to witness. These documentaries really shed light on the reality most people don’t to see and I love how it brings insight and a deeper perspective to viewers like myself. Thumbs up man. These are awesome.
Agreed. Now imagine if hispanics & blacks had not been constantly undermined & suppressed for generations in the US, whether that be education, society in general etc. Im not saying they would all be the next Elon musk or anything, but it would benefit society & our country in the long term to have had folks of all walks of life be freely taught a great education, morals, etc. Society would be much better these days if we had generations growing up here of educated, compassionate & moral folks. Smh
@@pewpewTN no, he’s stating if education was able to be pursued in early generation, as many Mexican American families I met date back to early 1900s; it would be much different. Now as far as excuses you speak of, we don’t believe in that. We are very self deprecating in all aspects of our life’s. I went to Masters graduation recently and 90% of the graduates were of Hispanic decent. The Doctorates degree was 60% Hispanic, with remaining being either Indian, Asian or other race. Parents who come here work hard to give their kids a better life. Lastly, many of the parents there were generational Americans. If we made excuses wouldn’t see people selling fruit, ice cream, roses, or taking other “jobs.” Believe in working hard, not “whining.” If whining was the case, people would not be upset that jobs are being taken according to many. As they would be at home on their ass complaining. Hispanics make up majority of the population in many areas in California and almost in the entire state. Yet, when it comes to government hand out they make up the least percentage. With whites at the top of that list. Really have to think about that, as according to many there are many illegals in California with American citizen children. Yet they rather work and struggle selling a rose or taking three jobs from someone else 😊. Really it’s the Mexican Americans who ask for more ✋ outs as they are used to the American way. Even then still make up the least amount. You’re response I just can’t comprehend. Just the same old rhetoric and hate. I’m a director for a corporate company with high school diploma. Unfortunately, as far as I will get in my organization unless I go back to school. That is my fault as I was a young knucklehead who didn’t finish my bachelor but worked my ass off to get where I’m at. My dad is an ex gang member with a GED education and is an Executive for a large company. They would be shocked if they knew his background. Just think he is a crazy Mexican with big balls. He started in the trenches worked his way up. Many nights as a kid with no lights or gas because could not afford it. Made same sacrifice for my brother and I to attend college with no loans. Hard work my man and no complaining about past life or how hard someone has it.
@@calres8626 , Just think of what could be achieved if most did not prefer to remain as Chicanos first and foremost. As for the percentages of graduates that you mentioned. That should be expected in a state where Hispanics are the majority population. For a real eye opener , consider the graduation rates for Asians vs. population levels !!
@@donaldmiller8629 you would think it would be expected but white Americans are still 35% of population and was very low graduation rate for Masters. When I started college in 2003 was not near as much Hispanics and definitely not that graduation rate. Things are changing for the better. Same is true in many states with lower Hispanic population rate. It’s moving towards a positive direction. Not sure what you meant by preferring to remain Chicano and the negative connotation behind that. However, that was more a movement of the 70s. Most young kids don’t even know what that is. What hasn’t changed, is that someone of Mexican heritage has always been proud of who they are.
Probably because Peter comes off as a down-to-earth, non-judgemental person who's trying to connect and learn, rather than as an upper-class, buttoned-up white guy who might be trying to produce a judgemental piece.
So glad to see Daniel getting so many different interviews. He holds not only his family’s roots with pride but my peoples culture in general and I respect that.
Im from a different culture but when he was reading his poem. I felt like we was brothers almost like i wrote that poem ,salute bro keep fighting. I respect you 💯
I'm from Algeria and i wanna show my respect for Mexicans, they are people with principles and they defend them. i love mexico, hope i'll visit it one day.
The old school ones have a lot to say and show to whoever cares to listen. Very nice ppl, always speaking with respect, they’ll treat you as a guest and not ask for a damn thing back. They’ll even give you a blessing. Very beautiful culture and principles.
Daniel s a real man. When he spoke about women being half naked these days he got me. This guy has more ethics morals and respect than most of so called educated men. Big love for you my man!
True but i dont understand why there isnt a way to make people in these neighborhoods realize life is more valuable then drug territories and stupid conflicts like saying the wrong word and disrespect... these people all have vast potential how can we make them realize life is more then just some neighborhoods with street cred and tatoos there has to be a way it really pains me this guy had a potential to be in the Olympics maybe but gave it up for the neighborhood so many more life this way and their life expectancy is low because of that they constantly have to watch their back i wish and hope there is a batter way
@@mcsfeb1 Agreed there is a big world outside one's hood! With information one wins more often than not! It's not the hand that we are dealt it's the way we play our hand in this short lifetime! Our environment sure has a major role in one's development.
respect to this man. he has a philosophical mindset and is a good mentor. and he is not glorifying gang life. he is showing what progression looks like and how to put yourself on the right track even if you made mistakes, which takes willpower
Philosophical mindset" LMAO theirs nothing philosophical about gangbangers they have emotions like everyone else, why are you condescending pal, I partly grew up in that area and have many cousins from that organization, it's all the same, they hack each other and so on
Everyone should watch every single video you make about different people from all different races, religions, neighborhoods, states, countries. You're doing an amazing job.
If I saw this guy on the street, I would have never guessed there was so much depth to him. Thanks to this channel for giving me the opportunity to get to know him a bit.
Much respect to Daniel for taking time out of his life to give you a glimpse of it. I hope he is able to live in peace stress free without any demons of his past catching up with him or blocking his path to a peaceful life.
Wow, this was just awesome. I was totally blown away by Daniel. You can tell that not too far below the surface, this is just a good guy who loved his family and wanted to protect them. Loved his poetry. Loved his style. I am glad he raised a good young man and is accepting of whatever his son wants to be in life. Very touching.
For someone that's been on heroin and fentanyl for several years from being paralyzed from a gunshot wound and having PTSD and depression that poem that he read was very powerful. I can relate to every last one of those words and sentences. I am grateful that I kicked that habit after 7 years. I have my days when I want to go back but I have a strong support system that can call on at anytime and I highly appreciate it. Thank you for making this video and content.
I grew up in this gentleman’s era, I’m glad to see his son Choosing a different path. I wanted the same for my son and daughter and they are on that path changing the culture from the way I grew up reaching and exceeding their potential as chicanos and chicanas in the community. Amen brother much Respect to you and your family. All the street politics you hit the nail on the head. I grew up about 20 mins from this area in So East LA much love to all my people
God bless you for standing up and being a great dad. Very rare in any culture or subculture these days. It sounds like your kids will grow up to be alright.
That old school mentality is how I want to raise up my two boys. To be respectful and honorable and keep the legacy going strong. I take a lot of pride being Chicano, you gotta remember your roots.
I'm originally from Fresno. We were the only white family in a Hispanic area. We worked construction alongside everyone else who were mostly Mexican. The area had a lot of crime, our house was broken into several times, and I was bullied a lot. But I had one friend named Daniel who was Mexican, his dad worked with mine. We were all really tight with each other and then one day my dad came home almost in tears, Daniel and his dad were both killed in a drive-by. Shooters never caught but they think it had something to do with gang activity. In an area with a lot of gangs, Daniel and his dad were trying to be better. This guy just reminded me of him that's all. Even if someone looks scary, doesn't mean they really are. I'm in my thirties now and live in a quiet suburb, but those experiences don't go away and you always have a sort of anxiety and chip on your shoulder looking out for people who could threaten you.
Thanks for sharing, I hope people don't sympathize with the negative part of chicano culture where many people no gang ties have died for their actions.
I liked this episode! As an addict in recovery Daniel's poem hit home. I've been sober for over 5 years and I'm so greatful for that! Praying for everyone still in active addiction. ❤️🙏❤️
I'm on methadone and hopefully, I will be off of it. Thank you for your prayers and I'm so proud of you, much love and respect from Washington State ❤️ ❤️❤️
So dope keep killing it living that sober life 🙏🙏🙏 i was clean 9 years and slipped up with these stupid pastillas man its so hard for me to get back on right track recently lost my job because of them y todo ill get back on it eventually 😔
Daniel is so bright and sharp, he understands all the ills of society, I pray that he can have a large impact even beyond his community. What he said applies to everyone, thanks to Andy for helping make this video possible, and again thanks Peter!
@@marcusaurelius652 You’re so bitter and jealous. Major chip on your shoulder. A person’s level of education is reflected in their writing skills. I doubt you completed high school little buddy.
How beautiful to see you take in the history, culture, and cuisine these two shared with you and us, the viewers. The wall art, tattoos, cars, jewelry, music, as well as other creative aspects they add to our country. Well done once again.
@@iyahnickmusic5376 Thank you for your thought on my post. But here is why I say "Our" country..... I spent 20 plus years defending "My country." Because of this I have metal and wounds in and on my body. And even more metals on my chest. And I'm talking war metals..... So yes, I will always say "Our and My" country. To have sacrificed so much, for so long, for so many (And most not willing to do the same for "Their County") I have more than earned the right and freedom to call this "Our/My Country." God Bless!
@Bart Meep The very concept of art's definition is highly subjective. What I see as art, others may not agree with. I understand that. But before we have any further debate concerning what art is let me share these facts with you: I am an international art professional with solo exhibits at the national gallery level, I am an art instructor, I am an art lecturer. I have also held a position as a performing arts director at the university level. Art, both performing and visual are my areas of professional expertise. I know art when I see it. By any definition.
much respect to daniel. this guy is very intelligent, articulate, and has alot of knowledge on life and its struggles. and its clearly an understatement to say hes overcome alot. wish nothing but the best for him
lots of respect to Daniel I'm a country boy from Tennessee and honestly all the morals and life lessons and respect that Daniel showed it all relates. I'm an addict as well and Daniel your poem might be what saves my life much love a respect brother. this video really touched me on many levels
When Daniel mentioned the little things that men used to do such as walking with a woman on the street and whether she stands on the outside or inside of the street is so true. I catch myself taking note of that anytime I have been out on a date to see if the guy knows of this unspoken rule. It may seem insignificant to some, but when you grow up in tough neighborhoods things like that matter.
I swear I look at that every single time if a man is not walking on the outside of the woman towards the street. That's crazy that men don't know that.
I’m from Texas so when he mentioned this rule it took me back to when I was 17 yrs old and I remember this OG in my neighborhood explained why I shouldn’t let my lady walk on the outside of the sidewalk. I catch myself continuing this rule when I walk with my daughters.
That is very true I'm almost 50 and I remember my og homies when I was just a youngster schooling us on how to act around females and the do's and don'ts
Daniel's a pure boss and a champion. Much respect for being eloquent and for sharing his very particular wisdom, and also for being a sensitive man and being truly alive in this strange land. And props to Andy for being a cool dude. Great video. Thank you.
Respectable Chiicanos, never once used the F word. Congratulations to these guys who represent their culture of hard working Mexicans in America. Great video, Pete. Cheers 🍻
"Learn something from anybody, and everybody" damn that hit home. A homeless asked me for money this morning at 7-Eleven, I didn't have any cash, he said if he could get a slice of pizza from 7-Eleven, I bought him 2 slices and 2 sweet tea's, he was so happy he ran to another homeless lady at the corner and said, hey this guy bought me 2 of each, I can share with you, my heart broke 😢
Yes indeed… my wife and I love to donate food to homeless camps and they are their own community that watch for each other.. people are people and have feelings
Keep it up bro! 2 months is a huge accomplishment. Especially having the will to have a moment of clarity to make that change. Congratulations and much respect
Daniel, you have such passion, a loving heart, deep care for those around you, incredible sense of self, wisdom, values, respect for women and others and incredible inner strength. Your poem was deep and so powerful into what the addicted mind is battling all the time. Now to have that awareness of what someone else is going through is a strength for someone else to see and feel heard. Use it to keep fighting the battle and showing others what can be done if they choose to change. Was a pleasure to learn many things from you today. Peace ❤️
Peter, you’re interviewing skills are amazing. You ask the right questions and then allow the person to speak without interrupting. It’s quite impressive. Shoutout to Marvelous .
Daniel impressed me on so many levels, but he keeps what his “casual” wear in suit bags, where I keep my suits. I so want to meet Daniel. Chicano culture is sick, they get it, not to say that others don’t. Daniel is the man, in so many ways, Respect!
Hi from Australia, this video moved me, l'm lost for words, l think my life is shit, but seriously l need to wake up and bring my family together, so thank you brother. My 16 year old daughter stole my car unlicensed and damaged property, my car can be repaired, my daughter is ok and in the end it's my job to guide her, take care man.
I grew up in Escondido, California and I'm white but my best friend was Hispanic in my school, I was The minority, and loved my Mexican friends, they have beautiful family values and are hard-working people Something I always admired, I miss those days and the love that I got from them I'm 61 years old now and will always remember where I came from and who I learned from, thank you for this video, I love his poem as I too I'm a recovering addict of Opiates in alcohol, may your life be filled with many beautiful memories and blessings along the way ♥️♥️♥️
@lykndeltoro8412 I'm fully aware of this, I'm just sharing my experience meeting a different culture than mine, and that is what the Interviewer did, many beautiful cultures and people can change people's lives for the better, and I feel blessed to have many people in my life.
@@lykndeltoro8412 dont have to be an asshole about it. they didnt understand the difference between mexican and hispanic, most non-hispanics dont. be respectful.
Im truly impressed on how well he speaks and thoroughly conducts himself as well as how he’s raising his son. GOOD DAD in my eyes. Don’t judge a book by its cover🙌🏼
Man. His poem hit home Big time. I went through that same battle. I've been clean for 6 years now. True words that could have come out of my own mouth. Love your channel Peter. Can't wait for your Native American videos when you can get in
He is one of the most gracious host I have ever witnessed. No matter where he is, he is never judgmental, just reporting. May God bless this man and his family.
I got mad respect for Daniel! Once he said that if someone comes up, for you to walk the other way. He was protecting you from the jump. After listening to his wisdom, I felt almost on the same level, just in a different way. Luckily I get to drive all across the US, so maybe I'll get to shake his hand some day. Daniel, if you're reading this, mad props bro! Keep your head up. You're showing the world, that it don't matter if you're from that life, you are very wise and you don't blame others for your choices. You were handed your life, and though you may have stumbled on your path, you fixed that hole that made you stumble and continues to make your path better along the way. Maybe I'll be in the LA area and we can set up an ink session.
@@sgsupreme17 and I usually dont respond to stupidity, but this is my barrio ,so if your trying to test your man hood then u should do that in person and not thru your phn lil homie , and another thing u should really b careful and never speak on a person u don't know .alot of u youngsters have alot to learn but when u get older u will definitely take this advice and remember what I'm saying to you . Careful out there lil homie
@@danielayala2938 what makes you think I’m young? Idk what part of Whittier is maravilla. Living south of the block of eastmont st for 20yr. I can safely say Whittier ain’t maravilla. Lastly what makes you think I’m “testing” my man hood?
Highly appreciated everything I learned from this episode. Born and bred in LA, but from the valley. Learning about our different communities, history and gang culture. Daniel is very well spoken and informative.
Daniel got ready for everything and everything comes to the point of respect.. that’s all it is, Respect is everything !! Cheers whole crews bringing out Chicanos kulture !!
Another great video . Your channel Peter is literally a master class in sociology . Big respect to Daniel who is being real . His grandfather would be proud of him .
I’m a 3rd generation Chicano!🇲🇽🇺🇸 I have nothing but respect for you showing love to us chicanos…it’s a completely different culture that a lot of people overlook…this just became my favorite channel looking forward to more videos🔥
YT suggested your channel to me a few days ago and I have already binged quite a few of the videos-- SO good! I absolutely love how humble, authentic, and honest your portrayals are. Our country is made of so many incredible people, cultures, religions, etc...and these videos do a great job of showing their beauty. Thank you!
I have to say out of a lot of the videos that I have watched this has to be my favorite. Thank you for taking us on this journey. What's an amazing man Daniel is
A classic example of do not judge a book by it’s cover. What a powerful interview and what a good man Daniel has become. The values he now holds dear, could sure be used by the rest of this country right now. His thoughts and ideas represent a time gone by, and that’s a sad thing.
Daniel is a really likable dude. I'm an east coast white boy lol probably the furthest away from this area that you can get in the US, however, I can relate to a lot of what Daniel is saying. Even around Boston, the old-school Irish culture is dying. That masculine, fight for your respect attitude has gone out the window. Kids now are so disrespectful and have no consequences. As he said, boys call eachother Bitches now. That's something you NEVER did in the 90s. The world is changing everywhere. Some for the good, but I think a lot for the bad as well. I feel like in 20 years everyone will be the exact same. All because of the Internet.
There's alot off Irish eses in Los Angeles from a 100 years ago and white Hebrews scotts ,Italians ,Mexicans they all started that baggy,white tees,bald heads lowriding,culture in Los Angeles then South central cought on in the 80s,and nwa,crips bloods ,and the rest of usa newyork 80s same thing soo we started all 💯 facts
That calling each other bitch and stuff like that is not new anymore. It came up in about 2003 and it never left. Its already a new generation compared to 2003.
Hi I live in Los Angeles hidden homeless in my car with my dog, struggling with addiction when he read this poem it hit me in the heart ❤️ I pray that I will be free for my addictions and my troubles. In Jesus name.
Seek you first, the kingdom of God and His righteousness (His ways) and all these "things" (you need to break free from habits/addiction) will be add to you. I know it sounds cliche ......but I'm doing it myself. Praying for you.
Daniel is the perfect example of don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Most people would be scared of even walking next to a person that looked like that. I’m very impressed by his character and persona great series. Will make it out there soon to get a tattoo from the man himself. Respect all the way around
Thank you to Daniel for inviting Peter into your home to tell us about yourself. Sending love and prayers from Australia and congratulations on your sobriety I am 8 years sober from alcohol 🙏🏻
Powerful video. Mad love and respect to Daniel for opening up about the real struggles in gang life, his past addiction to pills, and being a man of integrity. His poem was beautiful and landed with me. He's vey well spoken and represents the Chicano side society doesn't always depict. Hes a great father with street smarts but also conducts himself very intelligently with high values. I wish the new school of Chicanos would embrace a more civilized way esp in the gang life which I dont support. Love the Chicano culture and its special in so many ways. Mad love and respect to Peter for a great interview and for creating content centered around chicano culture. P.s. Those tacos looked amazing
Every time I like one, then you show another. I grew up with a lot of Mexican guys. We became so close. Nobody was into the gangs, but a fair amount of cholos, but I took up Spanish and learned another language, food, oldies...so many great stories. A couple of them we're still good friends. Daniel is 100%, the Mexican culture is tight, family driven, and hard working. Very well done Peter
18:06 Man's speaking facts. Wow! I was never a fan of chicano culture but much respect for his understanding and perspective of traditions, culture and values.
I've been a global voyager since the 1960s and always wondered if I'd ever see a vlog that resembles my experiences. I enjoy the many standard travel vlogs, but this is the only one that reflects the whole world from the ground up, and obviously aims to bring all of us together. Great job and thank you!
Thank you, Peter. You truly know how to respect all people. Andy and Daniel are legit OGs. And super big ups to Daniel for not only kicking his addiction but also raising his son to be something other than a gangster. We've lost too many of our family to the senseless violence from gangs and it gets you no where...Super awesome to be a part of change for our people.
Peter is about to hit 1 million subscribers! You’re doing great journalism! Thanks for all the videos! I have some suggestions for you Peter: You should get into the Mormon community, Native American tribes, Sikhism community, Somali Refugees in Lewiston, Maine. It would be very interesting to hear from these different American sects in this great nation! 🇺🇸
Sikhism community for sure too. Yuba city in California. Star Wars is based on the sake religion. It’s because they had to protect the Hindus and they were meditators and they had to carry swords to protect the windows during the Muslim invasion of the British invasion. And the tradition still persists
Great video! I love the fact that Daniel, unlike any other guys on utube talking about the gang problem, didn't even talk about gang membership beyond what was required. The other guys are always bragging about how tough they are, and it makes them look like fools. Daniel on the other hand, preached truth and wisdom. And he's a good businessman probably, I noticed that he even got his tattoo shop advertised. And I agree that everybody needs standards. Without standards and discipline there is chaos. And the best and most universal way that Daniel helped people (me included) was to talk about his past addiction issues and demonstrating that people can move on instead of just giving into into an addiction. Daniel, maybe you should start your own utube channel, I'll be one of your subscribers. You are a breath of fresh air.
Check out Daniel's YT channel: www.youtube.com/@marvelousmindz
❤
Can I meet him
Get these two on a podcast, their communication skills are top notch.
Thought the same - helps when you have a very clear mind and some life experience these guys definitely do
People BEEN trying to get marvelous to start a TH-cam channel lol
Marvelous been on a couple podcasts
I agree! Love from Israel
They should learn a few more nouns and similes
The quote that he said: "You can't let the system raise your kids" is right on point.
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By "system" i assume he means welfare? If so I agree since many Latino (with their 4-6 kids) abuse the system.
>100< :*
The system as of now does not know how to raise kids or anyone.
the system is raising good slaves, not kings and queens
I'm a black man from the southside of Chicago and everything Daniel is saying I 100% agree with. It's funny how we're so different yet so much the same in many ways. Salute to this brother and his growth!💯
Especially the part where Dan talks about no respect, from the young generation.. social media, corrupting women's choices.. not bringing his son into that bullshit lifestyle.. good 👍
💯💯💯
pathetic violent tribal retarded criminal bullshit is ALL this is.
IT SUCKS!
I lived in LA for 12 years, I never met a single racist Latino yet every single one of my black friends, rich and poor, were the most racist and homophobic people I ever met in my entire life. And I have lived in some rough spots around the world, for real. American blacks are the most racist of all. The victimhood is transparently fake and everyone except White liberal fools can see it. Now talk to me about reparations.
@@scottchicago95 Daniel is such a good man.
Daniel is a perfect example of why you can't judge a book by it's cover. So down to earth, Intelligent, respectful, obviously a ton of street cred. He could really do well with public speaking. Especially at schools. Great interview 👍
There ain't no money in that though
He's a flat earther. I'm kinda torn
💯
Intelligent???? 😂
Very good interview!
He's 100% correct on social media. People giving themselves away. Putting stuff out there that can't be taken back. The Internet has a long memory
at any given moment, the people who control the government could erase the internet completely. in iran right now, the government has removed internet access because women are not being religious enough lol
Without being too reiki or whatever 😅 you gotta protect your energy! I have a Twitter given it's something that's good for networking, but I barely have a profile cause I'm just not into putting stuff out there!
I haven’t been on social media for almost five years now and I do not miss it at all !!!!!!!!
@@tawnyavandamme5471 gigachad. I wanna be like u
You would be amazed how many people post about or film commiting crimes. It really helps cops out.
SHOUT OUT TO DANIEL FOR GIVING HIS SON A CHANCE AT LIFE AND BREAKING THAT GANG CYCLE CARNAL I CAN RELATE ON SO MANY LEVELS ESPECIALLY WANTING MORE FOR OUR KIDS💯💯💯💯💯
Like the carnal,dope
Meanwhile I thought carnal was a kind of sexual term
Breaking what cycle if he still dressing like a banger and talking proud of hes hood street and click
@@jackvegas6466 hes breaking the cycle by keeping his son out of it bro . Didnt know he couldnt be proud of where he came from. I also didnt know how you dress defines you lmao. Seems pretty ignorant
💯 manito
Daniel presents himself as a professional all the way around. Respect.
@@DanS-dc5vu Sounds like he simply is using his cultural roots and what every holy depicts of a male and female figure. After all, those holy books and cultures have kept civilization ongoing for thousands of years right? You sound like a social media clown.. look at how fast social media became a cancer and killed a generation.
That's a real man right there!!!!real class
@@jasperblue2470 You said the magic word, class. People don't know we have it in the hood too, but not like we once did.
Yeah, dude is very intelligent. I actually learned a few things from this dude. I was always told, you are the smartest person in the room until you meet the smartest person in the room, like he said, his grandpa told him to learn something from anybody and everybody
@@p2a0p2e0r1 Best user name.
As a recovering addict going through the holiday season struggles, his BEAUTIFUL poem at the end of the video made me weep. I felt so heard and seen and definitely affected. What a lovely human being.
I was that highly functioning addict. Always worked out, had fresh clothes and groomed up. I managed to run my construction company while sniffing H all day for 9 years. Than I tried shooting and within 3 months I was in a state run rehab that was more like a prison. That was it for me, and I'm 4½ years clean. Went to 3 meetings a day for the first 90 days. Took a long time to feel normal again.
Glad to hear you beat that monster, and that poem hit me too
Saw you posted this a year ago I hope you are doing well, sending positive energy and thoughts. Much❤
He’s so respectful.
Big difference to men these days!
He’s doing such a great job implementing the right morals to his son. We need more humans like him.
Yeah, that’s a real gangster. Not the shit you see these days it’s just kids with guns and no brains
he will be killed by mara Salvatrucha
Just because the men and kids u have are not respectful don’t mean we’re like them we men show respect is pepole like u who. Red to show respect
@@marcoleyva4928 huh
@@marcoleyva4928 weirdo
We learn more from this “gang member” than from the people that are running this country. And that poem was amazing. Respect
how? all you learned from this video is stuff you already know, gang people kill gang people, the environment you grow up in has a deep effect on how you turn out as an adult and some Mexican American culture
Nah
@@fransesco97 even tho some of us already know. A lot of people don’t.
@@brazuka214 It ain’t to many positives to learn from bro… To be honest these fools are losers man grown men with the mentality of teenagers still just cause some of em are intelligent and well spoken don’t change the fact that deep down they still living life along side these bullshit street laws n politics that don’t mean shit to anybody outside of their little world lol
@@fransesco97 meanwhile 1oos of thousands have been dispersed to our states illegally under JB , getting a free ride on America's dime , from many countries mind you , not just Mex ...no testing for those folks ,but take the jab or lose yr job , the totalitarian in the WH says
"Learn something from anybody, and everybody"
Words to live by!!!
Wise words for sure
Gems
Yet he turned out to be a fuck up
Only the wise will get that . And the dumb will make dumb comments like the one above me
@@7601jrod very true man 👍🏽
A lot of these chicanos are really well spoken. Behind the tattoos and the gear there’s a lot of wisdom. It’s easy to judge based off their reputation and what you see in the media. Shout out to Daniel, sending him many blessings
Many get their mannerisms and etiquette from their parents. They’re expected to look presentable in the way they look and speak. Parents do not accept lazy talk when they’re being spoken to. There’s a lot more that goes into it but no matter how they look, us Latinos/Mexicans/Chicanos/Pochos are expected to respect elders, be presentable, and not make our parents look bad. They expect a lot from us but it’s up to us to listen.
@@gabim3093 and that's evident in alot of modern day Chicanos, I'm a white guy from Boston where there's literally zero Chicano ppl but there's a big Irish population here and during the formative years of this country many irish chose to fight alongside Mexicans against the U.S. in the Mexican American wars. I think there was even an entire Battalion of Irish-mexican soldiers that left the US to fight with Mexicans from what I understand. Very respectable ppl, in another episode of these docs a guy said you never see Mexican ppl on the corner begging they will always find a way to work and respect themselves. Alot of modern day Americans could learn alot from that work ethic
When I lived in LA I always gave Chicanos respect, not because of potential violence but because they are always the real ones, they deserved my respect.
*Much RESPECT to him!!!*
I was totally blown away by Daniel. He conducts himself really professionally. Loved his poetry. He's so well-spoken and articulate in his words, compared to most guys
that come from either the projects or ghetto.
Great guy! Everything he says about females, morality etc is absolutely correct.
He definitely has my RESPECT!
I understand what your trying to say but you’d be surprised how articulate people are in these lower income neighborhoods
you respect cholos?! lmfao wow
@@kolkolkolve6326 lmao you feel me they try to make it seem like everybody that’s poor is a fckn animal
That’s exactly what I notice.
You obviously dont know many families in "projects or ghettos" if you think most are bad....Pretty ignorant statement wtf?
Much respect for Daniel from Belgrade, Serbia. This series about chicanos is amazing, they always amazed me.
As an american born ethnic serb i want him to do some videos on the serb culture including serbian gangs in chicago. Love my serbian side and want to become more educated on their customs & culture. Dobro zdravlje Peter! God bless the Balkans, especially right now.
tako je, Brate ♥
@fantomas Organized crime is governments, main stream media, pharmaceutical companies, and banks.
@@universalconquest4447 the real gangsters and crooks we gotta look out for are the ones in suits.
I'm Mexican(Chicano) Balkan women hit different
His son is quite, listening to every word his dad speaks, brain is like a sponge, soaking up knowledge & wisdom !! 🇲🇽 ✊
He’s a little og he knows how to act trust that his pops prolly told him to hush
On 5:27 he shuts off the romantic White interviewer by saying his son won't be part of it. Everything he said before that was to establish that before the Civil Rights era, people banded together to protect their neighborhoods from Anglo Navy guys slumming in the dime a dance halls, and beating up Zoot suiters. Now there's no need. Why have your son be a gangster when he can go into politics and have real money and power. Jose Burciaga at Stanford's pioneering ethnic studies pointed this out to me 30 years ago, and it came true.
This is all NSA pentagon and FBI documentation of the truth that the elite had been hiding through the government in order for to be used by the angels as puppets and piglets!!! LMAO elite I'm Free your bunch of liers and thief's of the government!!!?
Who's guarding me? lol that God silly come and try to arrest me elite simpleton!!!! I'm NSA Certified! WAIT who's at my door?
That's right in 3 yrs Now! And I'm ready to go to federal or state or county or NSA or DEA cause I know I have nothing to hide or be afraid of At All Elite! Ivy league college ! using this Angel hidden Verbiage that you all received in the sorority and fraternities incall you all out and you know the earth is flat and you know it has a dome over this part of the earth and one bigger that this one o we the biggest part of the EARTH! Douchebags tell the truth blablabla bla yes you could probably killed me but now I know and outed the angels and there ploy to keep everyone in subdue mentality I free to live life cause Who's protecting me LMAO not the angels but God himself hahahaha whee you all go to die? hmmm Metaphysical Earth and you can change now or be enslaved by the angels you serve!%©™°✓°"_78(:_4544
This is all NSA pentagon and FBI documentation of the truth that the elite had been hiding through the government in order for to be used by the angels as puppets and piglets!!! LMAO elite I'm Free your bunch of liers and thief's of the government!!!?
Who's guarding me? lol that God silly come and try to arrest me elite simpleton!!!! I'm NSA Certified! WAIT who's at my door?
That's right in 3 yrs Now! And I'm ready to go to federal or state or county or NSA or DEA cause I know I have nothing to hide or be afraid of At All Elite! Ivy league college ! using this Angel hidden Verbiage that you all received in the sorority and fraternities incall you all out and you know the earth is flat and you know it has a dome over this part of the earth and one bigger that this one o we the biggest part of the EARTH! Douchebags tell the truth blablabla bla yes you could probably killed me but now I know and outed the angels and there ploy to keep everyone in subdue mentality I free to live life cause Who's protecting me LMAO not the angels but God himself hahahaha whee you all go to die? hmmm Metaphysical Earth and you can change now or be enslaved by the angels you serve!%©™°✓°"_78(:_4544
He’s quite what? He’s quite…QUIET?
I remember going to school with his son being 2 years older than him yet I always noticed he was so wise and mature for his age I understand now he had a amazing guide to teach him how to be a good man , shouts out to all the dads teaching there kids good💜
Years ago, my family and I were driving to Anaheim. We got lost in East L.A. (twice and later at night.) They were some of the nicest people! They second time, some random gentleman, pulled up to us and (somehow) noticed we were lost. He told us, to follow him and he’d direct us to the freeway, going the right direction. We were BLESSED to find someone so kind to direct us, after being lost for 2 1/2 hours!!
This gang member gets my respect! Not just for his toughness, but for deep intellect!
@Bart Meep as Andy explained off camera, Maravilla stand by themselves and don’t need anyone’s permission to participate in a video like this (unlike some other gangs). You can also check other videos that being made about Daniel
@Bart Meep lmfaoo u never seen Adam22 u not from the LAnd
@@sirikit5718but your fake alpha online tough persona won’t say it to his face 💁🏽♂️
@@sirikit5718 homie dropped a 6’1” guy like nothing, I’m sure he doesn’t care about your view on his height
Hands down one of your best episodes, especially Daniel's poem at the end. So much respect for his willingness to be a good father and staying sober every day in a world full of madness.
Daniel is upright, and an example of a decent human and man. His son is damn lucky to have a father like that.
I’m a 57 year old white nurse living in a suburb just outside of LA and I’m learning some really cool things just by listening to this wise young man. Thank you for this really insightful interview. There are always things to learn from people who are living in different cultures in different parts of the city or country. I was a homeless teen and an addict and have been sober for 35 years. We are different in some ways but the same in other ways. I loved his poem… and it touched my heart and soul. I hope God keeps him and his son and family safe. He is an amazing man. Please let us know how he’s doing and tell him we love him!
cucked
@@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 You are the original el pollo loco o.g.
Honestly this thought me to never judge a book by its cover! The man is extremely well spoken with LOTS of intelligence both street and educated. You can tell he's read alot of books just by his vocabulary
We love you 2❤
That poem made me tear up. Most addicts struggle in silence while we judge them without knowing what is really going on. Much respect to Daniel for sharing that side.
Nah. I personally have no sympathy for addicts. They know what they're getting into. Especially addicts who have children. My parents can rot in Hell.
@@danielkogut4564 someone’s having a bad day 🤣
@@danielkogut4564 as a human being we have to be compassionate towards anything or anyone in order to live life a full filled life, i understand you probably felt that way towards your parents but you have to think before they had you, maybe they had traumas that were not able cope with, and took drugs, because they felt that was their normal, it could be a million things but, take peace in your mind and heart that you’re able to see and and comprehend and you’re able to puts your thoughts in a phone and many people in the past could not.
@@danielkogut4564 how could you know when you’re always high and thinking to get more high.
Fuck addicts
amazing! most platforms covering urban LA culture don't give these guys a voice so it's great that you are.
exactly.. im from East LA and im glad he finally showed us the REAL east LA
Excellent point
There criminals. They belong in jail.
@@JuanVasquez-el1xt you belong in a reeducation camp
A voice for what exactly? What is it you think these thugs have to say to the rest of the world?
Thank you Daniel for that poem. I’m so happy for you and your family that you made it…you fought addiction and won. You spoke directly to me…a bereaved parent…lost my oldest son at age 36. He’d lost everything at that point but he was fighting back from a short prison sentence. His bad health got the best of him. And thanks to Peter and Andy for an awesome video and interview.
Sitting in snowy New England, as that man read his poem from sunny southern california. It resonated hard. Like very hard. Thanks Daniel you're the man bro stay strong
As a recent immigrant and living in LA I tell my Mexican American friends you have nothing to be ashamed of. You are hands down the hardest working and humble community I've ever come across.
Mexican Usaians, America its continent
a country with no border is not a country ...1oos of thousands have poured in from several countries , in the middle of a pandemic to, illegally being dispersed to our states ..dirty politics ..no tests for them ..take yr jab or lose yr job ..said that totalitarian JB!
@@redskywalker3374 Yup, we should've built that fence before 1492.
@@olchat2012 you should of just stay in Europe 😉 or whatever you from
@H. S. L. they are a minority of the majority.
Thanks for taking us into a world most of us would never know. Smart, articulate, talented couple of guys. Learned a lot. Love your work Peter.
Wow, this dude is awesome he’s the first one to ever speak about those things in front of the camera. He’s totally not afraid of saying the truth. Our society is toxic now days.
He isn't the 1st nor the only one from same origin.
Hood Vlogs has a bunch check em out
He's on target about the hypocritical ruling class. This guy's so humble doesn't even know his own class a lot more than me.
@angelrodriguez6870 If you're not afraid..You don't stay alive long..Why everybody that lives to be old. Is still alive. They don't let their guard down.. As there is always somebody that wants, what you have, That includes Government. As they have the Resources, power and means to make you vanish. Just see how they use that power to go after Donald. J. Trump..As they fear Trump and what he represents..
Daniel is a solid man.. I’m glad he’s able to show his world … much respect to him.. and thank u for showing parts of our culture to ur audience.. 🙏
Where are your nobel prize receiver?
Sending love from India, brother
He’s a dork
@Big Papi 007 to many haters!
@@marcusaurelius652 Say that to his face if you're tryna hate.
I grew up in East San Diego , this interview made me think how different my life would have turned out if I had not been given a choice by a juvenile court judge. I was 15 and facing being sent to YA (Cali Youth Authority Prison) until I was 21. While in lock up a family member petioned the court for legal custody of me. The judge gave me a choice YA for 5 years minimum or leave the state within 48 hours with my legal guardian ....I was time warped to a small Oregon logging town within a few days. .anyhoooo this was 1975...I was labeled as a "militant Chicano " by high-school authorities , slinging weed...etc.
I have a great life.....someday may write a book about it all.
No time like the present, I'd buy your book. You should get to it.
Coming to Oregon from Hawaii in 92 I know the meaning of “small logging town”! I look back and think how life in Oregon changed for the better compared to poverty in Hawaii the local people face to this day…write your story man! I’d definitely pick up a copy!
Ayy man, if you put pen to paper it seems as if people wanna support. I don't know your life but I do know that finding time can be very difficult. I genuinely hope that you're able to find that time and make it happen
I would love to read your book
@@adrianagavilanaguilera7828 this gentleman got traction going for his story.
It’s amazing how intellectual and deeply connected Chicanos can be with their history and culture. Whether good or bad. It’s such a beautiful and inspiring thing to witness. These documentaries really shed light on the reality most people don’t to see and I love how it brings insight and a deeper perspective to viewers like myself. Thumbs up man. These are awesome.
Agreed. Now imagine if hispanics & blacks had not been constantly undermined & suppressed for generations in the US, whether that be education, society in general etc. Im not saying they would all be the next Elon musk or anything, but it would benefit society & our country in the long term to have had folks of all walks of life be freely taught a great education, morals, etc. Society would be much better these days if we had generations growing up here of educated, compassionate & moral folks. Smh
@@Jay-qj9zk I knew someone would need to blame their shortcomings on other people.
@@pewpewTN no, he’s stating if education was able to be pursued in early generation, as many Mexican American families I met date back to early 1900s; it would be much different. Now as far as excuses you speak of, we don’t believe in that. We are very self deprecating in all aspects of our life’s. I went to Masters graduation recently and 90% of the graduates were of Hispanic decent. The Doctorates degree was 60% Hispanic, with remaining being either Indian, Asian or other race. Parents who come here work hard to give their kids a better life. Lastly, many of the parents there were generational Americans. If we made excuses wouldn’t see people selling fruit, ice cream, roses, or taking other “jobs.” Believe in working hard, not “whining.” If whining was the case, people would not be upset that jobs are being taken according to many. As they would be at home on their ass complaining. Hispanics make up majority of the population in many areas in California and almost in the entire state. Yet, when it comes to government hand out they make up the least percentage. With whites at the top of that list. Really have to think about that, as according to many there are many illegals in California with American citizen children. Yet they rather work and struggle selling a rose or taking three jobs from someone else 😊. Really it’s the Mexican Americans who ask for more ✋ outs as they are used to the American way. Even then still make up the least amount. You’re response I just can’t comprehend. Just the same old rhetoric and hate. I’m a director for a corporate company with high school diploma. Unfortunately, as far as I will get in my organization unless I go back to school. That is my fault as I was a young knucklehead who didn’t finish my bachelor but worked my ass off to get where I’m at. My dad is an ex gang member with a GED education and is an Executive for a large company. They would be shocked if they knew his background. Just think he is a crazy Mexican with big balls. He started in the trenches worked his way up. Many nights as a kid with no lights or gas because could not afford it. Made same sacrifice for my brother and I to attend college with no loans. Hard work my man and no complaining about past life or how hard someone has it.
@@calres8626 ,
Just think of what could be achieved if most did not prefer to remain as Chicanos first and foremost. As for the percentages of graduates that you mentioned. That should be expected in a state where Hispanics are the majority population.
For a real eye opener , consider the graduation rates for Asians vs. population levels !!
@@donaldmiller8629 you would think it would be expected but white Americans are still 35% of population and was very low graduation rate for Masters. When I started college in 2003 was not near as much Hispanics and definitely not that graduation rate. Things are changing for the better. Same is true in many states with lower Hispanic population rate. It’s moving towards a positive direction. Not sure what you meant by preferring to remain Chicano and the negative connotation behind that. However, that was more a movement of the 70s. Most young kids don’t even know what that is. What hasn’t changed, is that someone of Mexican heritage has always been proud of who they are.
It's amazing how easily you're able to dive into the lives and culture of such varied backgrounds. It's a real gift.
Probably because Peter comes off as a down-to-earth, non-judgemental person who's trying to connect and learn, rather than as an upper-class, buttoned-up white guy who might be trying to produce a judgemental piece.
So glad to see Daniel getting so many different interviews. He holds not only his family’s roots with pride but my peoples culture in general and I respect that.
This is definitely one of your best interviews Peter, and it was a pleasure seeing what life is like in East LA from Daniel’s perspective.
Im from a different culture but when he was reading his poem. I felt like we was brothers almost like i wrote that poem ,salute bro keep fighting. I respect you 💯
I'm from Algeria and i wanna show my respect for Mexicans, they are people with principles and they defend them. i love mexico, hope i'll visit it one day.
The old school ones have a lot to say and show to whoever cares to listen. Very nice ppl, always speaking with respect, they’ll treat you as a guest and not ask for a damn thing back. They’ll even give you a blessing. Very beautiful culture and principles.
you should
Where you live now?
Daniel s a real man. When he spoke about women being half naked these days he got me.
This guy has more ethics morals and respect than most of so called educated men.
Big love for you my man!
True but i dont understand why there isnt a way to make people in these neighborhoods realize life is more valuable then drug territories and stupid conflicts like saying the wrong word and disrespect... these people all have vast potential how can we make them realize life is more then just some neighborhoods with street cred and tatoos there has to be a way it really pains me this guy had a potential to be in the Olympics maybe but gave it up for the neighborhood so many more life this way and their life expectancy is low because of that they constantly have to watch their back i wish and hope there is a batter way
@@mcsfeb1 we re all different. It depends on the circumstances. And the ones who are on top they re all connected with the American government.
@@mcsfeb1 Agreed there is a big world outside one's hood! With information one wins more often than not! It's not the hand that we are dealt it's the way we play our hand in this short lifetime! Our environment sure has a major role in one's development.
@@mcsfeb1 every culture come with the good and bad.
men seek value via money / power. ladies seek power via their nude sexy body. thats just the way it is folks, end of story....
respect to this man. he has a philosophical mindset and is a good mentor. and he is not glorifying gang life. he is showing what progression looks like and how to put yourself on the right track even if you made mistakes, which takes willpower
Philosophical mindset" LMAO theirs nothing philosophical about gangbangers they have emotions like everyone else, why are you condescending pal, I partly grew up in that area and have many cousins from that organization, it's all the same, they hack each other and so on
Philosophical BTW
He only became this way by going through he'll, and learned Humility.
Thank's Peter, I was touched by Daniel's poem, how he was able to open to us his intimacy, his struggle publicly, wow! Bravo!
Everyone should watch every single video you make about different people from all different races, religions, neighborhoods, states, countries. You're doing an amazing job.
If I saw this guy on the street, I would have never guessed there was so much depth to him. Thanks to this channel for giving me the opportunity to get to know him a bit.
Much respect to Daniel for taking time out of his life to give you a glimpse of it. I hope he is able to live in peace stress free without any demons of his past catching up with him or blocking his path to a peaceful life.
Wow, this was just awesome. I was totally blown away by Daniel. You can tell that not too far below the surface, this is just a good guy who loved his family and wanted to protect them. Loved his poetry. Loved his style. I am glad he raised a good young man and is accepting of whatever his son wants to be in life. Very touching.
For someone that's been on heroin and fentanyl for several years from being paralyzed from a gunshot wound and having PTSD and depression that poem that he read was very powerful. I can relate to every last one of those words and sentences. I am grateful that I kicked that habit after 7 years. I have my days when I want to go back but I have a strong support system that can call on at anytime and I highly appreciate it. Thank you for making this video and content.
I grew up in this gentleman’s era, I’m glad to see his son Choosing a different path. I wanted the same for my son and daughter and they are on that path changing the culture from the way I grew up reaching and exceeding their potential as chicanos and chicanas in the community. Amen brother much Respect to you and your family. All the street politics you hit the nail on the head. I grew up about 20 mins from this area in So East LA much love to all my people
God bless you for standing up and being a great dad. Very rare in any culture or subculture these days. It sounds like your kids will grow up to be alright.
amen bro
@@IndiaNumberOneCoubtry thank you for your kind remarks
@@westcoastspartan1528 proud of you dad 👌💯
@@fofofofo3076 thank you my brother anybody can be a father it takes a man to be a daddy
That old school mentality is how I want to raise up my two boys. To be respectful and honorable and keep the legacy going strong. I take a lot of pride being Chicano, you gotta remember your roots.
You’re a pocho lol
@@poopbutt6241 well if he speaks Spanish then he is not pocho, pocho can't speak spanol
@@poopbutt6241so you’re one of “those”
Get over yourself.
Respect is for people worried about what others think .. which doesnt matter!
This is all NSA pentagon and FBI documentation of the truth that the elite had been hiding through the government in order for to be used by the angels as puppets and piglets!!! LMAO elite I'm Free your bunch of liers and thief's of the government!!!?
Who's guarding me? lol that God silly come and try to arrest me elite simpleton!!!! I'm NSA Certified! WAIT who's at my door?
That's right in 3 yrs Now! And I'm ready to go to federal or state or county or NSA or DEA cause I know I have nothing to hide or be afraid of At All Elite! Ivy league college ! using this Angel hidden Verbiage that you all received in the sorority and fraternities incall you all out and you know the earth is flat and you know it has a dome over this part of the earth and one bigger that this one o we the biggest part of the EARTH! Douchebags tell the truth blablabla bla yes you could probably killed me but now I know and outed the angels and there ploy to keep everyone in subdue mentality I free to live life cause Who's protecting me LMAO not the angels but God himself hahahaha whee you all go to die? hmmm Metaphysical Earth and you can change now or be enslaved by the angels you serve!%©™°✓°"_78(:_4544
I'm originally from Fresno. We were the only white family in a Hispanic area. We worked construction alongside everyone else who were mostly Mexican. The area had a lot of crime, our house was broken into several times, and I was bullied a lot. But I had one friend named Daniel who was Mexican, his dad worked with mine. We were all really tight with each other and then one day my dad came home almost in tears, Daniel and his dad were both killed in a drive-by. Shooters never caught but they think it had something to do with gang activity. In an area with a lot of gangs, Daniel and his dad were trying to be better.
This guy just reminded me of him that's all. Even if someone looks scary, doesn't mean they really are.
I'm in my thirties now and live in a quiet suburb, but those experiences don't go away and you always have a sort of anxiety and chip on your shoulder looking out for people who could threaten you.
💯
Yeah man
Sorry you lost your friend. Thank you for your comment ☮️
Wow... Crazy
Thanks for sharing, I hope people don't sympathize with the negative part of chicano culture where many people no gang ties have died for their actions.
I liked this episode! As an addict in recovery Daniel's poem hit home. I've been sober for over 5 years and I'm so greatful for that! Praying for everyone still in active addiction. ❤️🙏❤️
Congrats. Keep it up. Inspire others. Carry narcan.
Keep going Stephanie! Maybe wish to stop but can’t.
I'm on methadone and hopefully, I will be off of it.
Thank you for your prayers and I'm so proud of you, much love and respect from Washington State ❤️ ❤️❤️
So dope keep killing it living that sober life 🙏🙏🙏 i was clean 9 years and slipped up with these stupid pastillas man its so hard for me to get back on right track recently lost my job because of them y todo ill get back on it eventually 😔
Good luck sister!
I love when he says about his son "he's not a part of this, he's a good man" RESPECT
Daniel is so bright and sharp, he understands all the ills of society, I pray that he can have a large impact even beyond his community. What he said applies to everyone, thanks to Andy for helping make this video possible, and again thanks Peter!
You’re very welcome
Haha no he’s not, dude needs to read a book
He’s a Rata takes peoples deposits and never works on em
@@marcusaurelius652 how would you know? From your comment seems like you might need too as well!
@@marcusaurelius652 You’re so bitter and jealous. Major chip on your shoulder. A person’s level of education is reflected in their writing skills. I doubt you completed high school little buddy.
How beautiful to see you take in the history, culture, and cuisine these two shared with you and us, the viewers. The wall art, tattoos, cars, jewelry, music, as well as other creative aspects they add to our country. Well done once again.
America is their country not ours
@@iyahnickmusic5376
Thank you for your thought on my post. But here is why I say "Our" country..... I spent 20 plus years defending "My country." Because of this I have metal and wounds in and on my body. And even more metals on my chest. And I'm talking war metals..... So yes, I will always say "Our and My" country. To have sacrificed so much, for so long, for so many (And most not willing to do the same for "Their County") I have more than earned the right and freedom to call this "Our/My Country." God Bless!
@Bart Meep
The very concept of art's definition is highly subjective. What I see as art, others may not agree with. I understand that. But before we have any further debate concerning what art is let me share these facts with you: I am an international art professional with solo exhibits at the national gallery level, I am an art instructor, I am an art lecturer. I have also held a position as a performing arts director at the university level. Art, both performing and visual are my areas of professional expertise. I know art when I see it. By any definition.
dont pretend like they dont bring a lot of drugs and violence in as well
Thank you for being open minded 👍🏽
Daniel legit seems like a good dude. I appreciate how real he is.
Wtf 😂😂😂
@@goldenstatekidd7995what you mean wtf ?
much respect to daniel. this guy is very intelligent, articulate, and has alot of knowledge on life and its struggles. and its clearly an understatement to say hes overcome alot. wish nothing but the best for him
lots of respect to Daniel I'm a country boy from Tennessee and honestly all the morals and life lessons and respect that Daniel showed it all relates. I'm an addict as well and Daniel your poem might be what saves my life much love a respect brother. this video really touched me on many levels
How the addiction?
When Daniel mentioned the little things that men used to do such as walking with a woman on the street and whether she stands on the outside or inside of the street is so true. I catch myself taking note of that anytime I have been out on a date to see if the guy knows of this unspoken rule. It may seem insignificant to some, but when you grow up in tough neighborhoods things like that matter.
Then if you like old-school morals you should date me lol Cali born
I swear I look at that every single time if a man is not walking on the outside of the woman towards the street. That's crazy that men don't know that.
I’m from Texas so when he mentioned this rule it took me back to when I was 17 yrs old and I remember this OG in my neighborhood explained why I shouldn’t let my lady walk on the outside of the sidewalk. I catch myself continuing this rule when I walk with my daughters.
@@jmend512 I learned that at 17 also, same way.
That is very true I'm almost 50 and I remember my og homies when I was just a youngster schooling us on how to act around females and the do's and don'ts
Daniel's a pure boss and a champion. Much respect for being eloquent and for sharing his very particular wisdom, and also for being a sensitive man and being truly alive in this strange land. And props to Andy for being a cool dude. Great video. Thank you.
Respectable Chiicanos, never once used the F word. Congratulations to these guys who represent their culture of hard working Mexicans in America.
Great video, Pete. Cheers 🍻
Yeah right. They are sex traffickers.
I was expecting to hear a lot of F bombs.
@Dylan Martinelli learn true black history and you'll understand. Pick up a book of you truly want to know why. Or even watch Hidden Colors 1-5
mexicans are mexicans from Mexico there American Mexicans now and dont get offended bruh its jus the hard truth
@@Foreign84 you wuz kangs right?
"Learn something from anybody, and everybody" damn that hit home. A homeless asked me for money this morning at 7-Eleven, I didn't have any cash, he said if he could get a slice of pizza from 7-Eleven, I bought him 2 slices and 2 sweet tea's, he was so happy he ran to another homeless lady at the corner and said, hey this guy bought me 2 of each, I can share with you, my heart broke 😢
When I was homeless that'd exactly hoe it was so many were so kind do me nicer then my own family I pray for everyone still out there
Yes indeed… my wife and I love to donate food to homeless camps and they are their own community that watch for each other.. people are people and have feelings
poor people share
Maravilla my tail !
@@JamiesLife How long were homeless dear?
That poem gave me goosebumps! It affected me in a positive way… was addicted to meth and still working on it been clean for two months
Keep your head up bro life’s a beautiful struggle it’s never late to change
Seek JESUS his calling you
Yo llevo 3 semanas..
I really hope god hugs u, embraces you and keeps you away from any type of drug temptation
Keep it up bro! 2 months is a huge accomplishment. Especially having the will to have a moment of clarity to make that change. Congratulations and much respect
Daniel, you have such passion, a loving heart, deep care for those around you, incredible sense of self, wisdom, values, respect for women and others and incredible inner strength. Your poem was deep and so powerful into what the addicted mind is battling all the time. Now to have that awareness of what someone else is going through is a strength for someone else to see and feel heard. Use it to keep fighting the battle and showing others what can be done if they choose to change. Was a pleasure to learn many things from you today. Peace ❤️
Peter, you’re interviewing skills are amazing. You ask the right questions and then allow the person to speak without interrupting. It’s quite impressive. Shoutout to Marvelous .
Daniel seems like a stand up dude. I wish the best for his community.
You can't judge a book by its cover. This man is very smart and wise beyond his years
Shout out to Daniel, Stand up Man, Great Dad and a very well rounded person. Stay strong Sir, We need more of You out here. Peace !!!
Daniel impressed me on so many levels, but he keeps what his “casual” wear in suit bags, where I keep my suits. I so want to meet Daniel. Chicano culture is sick, they get it, not to say that others don’t. Daniel is the man, in so many ways, Respect!
Hi from Australia, this video moved me, l'm lost for words, l think my life is shit, but seriously l need to wake up and bring my family together, so thank you brother. My 16 year old daughter stole my car unlicensed and damaged property, my car can be repaired, my daughter is ok and in the end it's my job to guide her, take care man.
This man represented the culture with the upmost respect. Never used F or N words , mad respect for the Raza from FNF 594 Krew
That’s in El Monte no?
Simon
Órale Carnal
I grew up in Escondido, California and I'm white but my best friend was Hispanic in my school, I was The minority, and loved my Mexican friends, they have beautiful family values and are hard-working people
Something I always admired, I miss those days and the love that I got from them I'm 61 years old now and will always remember where I came from and who I learned from, thank you for this video, I love his poem as I too I'm a recovering addict of Opiates in alcohol, may your life be filled with many beautiful memories and blessings along the way ♥️♥️♥️
The video isn't about Hispanics. Not all Hispanics are Mexicans.
@lykndeltoro8412
I'm fully aware of this, I'm just sharing my experience meeting a different culture than mine, and that is what the Interviewer did, many beautiful cultures and people can change people's lives for the better, and I feel blessed to have many people in my life.
@@Im-From-the-stars Doesn't matter. Hispanics are from many different countries the video is only about Mexicans.
@@lykndeltoro8412 dont have to be an asshole about it. they didnt understand the difference between mexican and hispanic, most non-hispanics dont. be respectful.
@@lykndeltoro8412 exactly the cholo and lowrider culture is 100% Mexican culture.
Im truly impressed on how well he speaks and thoroughly conducts himself as well as how he’s raising his son. GOOD DAD in my eyes. Don’t judge a book by its cover🙌🏼
Wow. This was powerful. That poem was so amazing and deep! He has so much potential. I’m so happy for him and his son.
Man. His poem hit home Big time. I went through that same battle. I've been clean for 6 years now. True words that could have come out of my own mouth. Love your channel Peter. Can't wait for your Native American videos when you can get in
Congratulations 👏
He is one of the most gracious host I have ever witnessed. No matter where he is, he is never judgmental, just reporting. May God bless this man and his family.
Easily my favorite one yet. Daniel is a wonderful soul and human being. God bless him and his family!
Big saludos to all the Chicano community all across the south west 🇺🇸🇲🇽
I got mad respect for Daniel! Once he said that if someone comes up, for you to walk the other way. He was protecting you from the jump. After listening to his wisdom, I felt almost on the same level, just in a different way. Luckily I get to drive all across the US, so maybe I'll get to shake his hand some day. Daniel, if you're reading this, mad props bro! Keep your head up. You're showing the world, that it don't matter if you're from that life, you are very wise and you don't blame others for your choices. You were handed your life, and though you may have stumbled on your path, you fixed that hole that made you stumble and continues to make your path better along the way. Maybe I'll be in the LA area and we can set up an ink session.
He said go walk way cuz that ain’t his hood. Yet he claims Whittier is all maravilla. Cap
All my respects bro ..just read this . And yes hope we will meet someday ... all my love amd respect 🙏
@@sgsupreme17 and I usually dont respond to stupidity, but this is my barrio ,so if your trying to test your man hood then u should do that in person and not thru your phn lil homie , and another thing u should really b careful and never speak on a person u don't know .alot of u youngsters have alot to learn but when u get older u will definitely take this advice and remember what I'm saying to you . Careful out there lil homie
@@danielayala2938 what makes you think I’m young? Idk what part of Whittier is maravilla. Living south of the block of eastmont st for 20yr. I can safely say Whittier ain’t maravilla. Lastly what makes you think I’m “testing” my man hood?
@@danielayala2938 barrio ? It’s vario dah
Props to Daniel for beating addiction. Mad respect for the experience.
I had goosebumps when Daniel was reading his poem . Respect to you brother.
Highly appreciated everything I learned from this episode. Born and bred in LA, but from the valley. Learning about our different communities, history and gang culture. Daniel is very well spoken and informative.
Valley go home
Daniel got ready for everything and everything comes to the point of respect.. that’s all it is, Respect is everything !! Cheers whole crews bringing out Chicanos kulture !!
Another great video . Your channel Peter is literally a master class in sociology . Big respect to Daniel who is being real . His grandfather would be proud of him .
I’m a 3rd generation Chicano!🇲🇽🇺🇸 I have nothing but respect for you showing love to us chicanos…it’s a completely different culture that a lot of people overlook…this just became my favorite channel looking forward to more videos🔥
YT suggested your channel to me a few days ago and I have already binged quite a few of the videos-- SO good! I absolutely love how humble, authentic, and honest your portrayals are. Our country is made of so many incredible people, cultures, religions, etc...and these videos do a great job of showing their beauty. Thank you!
Great video, this man is wise beyond his years, while respectful and humble. Much love and respect.
He is also well spoken in my opinion.
I have to say out of a lot of the videos that I have watched this has to be my favorite. Thank you for taking us on this journey. What's an amazing man Daniel is
A classic example of do not judge a book by it’s cover. What a powerful interview and what a good man Daniel has become. The values he now holds dear, could sure be used by the rest of this country right now. His thoughts and ideas represent a time gone by, and that’s a sad thing.
Love how Peter respects all cultures and is genuinely interested in learning about them
Daniel is a really likable dude. I'm an east coast white boy lol probably the furthest away from this area that you can get in the US, however, I can relate to a lot of what Daniel is saying. Even around Boston, the old-school Irish culture is dying. That masculine, fight for your respect attitude has gone out the window. Kids now are so disrespectful and have no consequences. As he said, boys call eachother Bitches now. That's something you NEVER did in the 90s. The world is changing everywhere. Some for the good, but I think a lot for the bad as well. I feel like in 20 years everyone will be the exact same. All because of the Internet.
That's what they are shooting for. It's called transhumanism.
There's alot off Irish eses in Los Angeles from a 100 years ago and white Hebrews scotts ,Italians ,Mexicans they all started that baggy,white tees,bald heads lowriding,culture in Los Angeles then South central cought on in the 80s,and nwa,crips bloods ,and the rest of usa newyork 80s same thing soo we started all 💯 facts
East coast woke PC JavaScript white nerds don’t make good gangbangers
That calling each other bitch and stuff like that is not new anymore. It came up in about 2003 and it never left. Its already a new generation compared to 2003.
That's what I like about Appalachia.
For the most part, men still act like men.
Hi I live in Los Angeles hidden homeless in my car with my dog, struggling with addiction when he read this poem it hit me in the heart ❤️ I pray that I will be free for my addictions and my troubles. In Jesus name.
I pray for you brother 🙏🏽
Seek you first, the kingdom of God and His righteousness (His ways) and all these "things" (you need to break free from habits/addiction) will be add to you. I know it sounds cliche ......but I'm doing it myself. Praying for you.
you got this. I believe in you. I live in LA too’
U got this mane
You will make it trust God 1st u got this everything getting better
Daniel is the perfect example of don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Most people would be scared of even walking next to a person that looked like that. I’m very impressed by his character and persona great series. Will make it out there soon to get a tattoo from the man himself. Respect all the way around
Thank you to Daniel for inviting Peter into your home to tell us about yourself. Sending love and prayers from Australia and congratulations on your sobriety I am 8 years sober from alcohol 🙏🏻
Powerful video. Mad love and respect to Daniel for opening up about the real struggles in gang life, his past addiction to pills, and being a man of integrity. His poem was beautiful and landed with me. He's vey well spoken and represents the Chicano side society doesn't always depict. Hes a great father with street smarts but also conducts himself very intelligently with high values. I wish the new school of Chicanos would embrace a more civilized way esp in the gang life which I dont support. Love the Chicano culture and its special in so many ways. Mad love and respect to Peter for a great interview and for creating content centered around chicano culture. P.s. Those tacos looked amazing
Every time I like one, then you show another. I grew up with a lot of Mexican guys. We became so close. Nobody was into the gangs, but a fair amount of cholos, but I took up Spanish and learned another language, food, oldies...so many great stories. A couple of them we're still good friends. Daniel is 100%, the Mexican culture is tight, family driven, and hard working. Very well done Peter
What’s your race? I’m curious lol
@@localmilfchaser6938 human
@@chrismazza5306 ethnicity?
@@localmilfchaser6938 Italian
Learn your Italian heritage
Daniel , you are a true leader. Thanks for your words of wisdom. I’m so proud of you.
I love how long these videos are and how beautifully they are edited. Each upload is like a mini documentary. Keep going Peter!!!!
18:06 Man's speaking facts. Wow! I was never a fan of chicano culture but much respect for his understanding and perspective of traditions, culture and values.
I've been a global voyager since the 1960s and always wondered if I'd ever see a vlog that resembles my experiences. I enjoy the many standard travel vlogs, but this is the only one that reflects the whole world from the ground up, and obviously aims to bring all of us together. Great job and thank you!
Thank you, Peter. You truly know how to respect all people. Andy and Daniel are legit OGs. And super big ups to Daniel for not only kicking his addiction but also raising his son to be something other than a gangster. We've lost too many of our family to the senseless violence from gangs and it gets you no where...Super awesome to be a part of change for our people.
Peter is about to hit 1 million subscribers! You’re doing great journalism! Thanks for all the videos!
I have some suggestions for you Peter: You should get into the Mormon community, Native American tribes, Sikhism community, Somali Refugees in Lewiston, Maine. It would be very interesting to hear from these different American sects in this great nation! 🇺🇸
He said native Americans are first on his list. he’s just waiting for the pandemic restrictions to pass.
Mormons don’t like people talking about their secret handshakes and Masonic based rituals they pawn off as a legitimate Christian religion.
I want to know the native Americans too
I would love that brotha. My family's from the Cherokee and Lumby tribe down in N.C.. Blessings to all cultures and ethnic groups.
Sikhism community for sure too. Yuba city in California. Star Wars is based on the sake religion. It’s because they had to protect the Hindus and they were meditators and they had to carry swords to protect the windows during the Muslim invasion of the British invasion. And the tradition still persists
Great video! I love the fact that Daniel, unlike any other guys on utube talking about the gang problem, didn't even talk about gang membership beyond what was required. The other guys are always bragging about how tough they are, and it makes them look like fools. Daniel on the other hand, preached truth and wisdom. And he's a good businessman probably, I noticed that he even got his tattoo shop advertised. And I agree that everybody needs standards. Without standards and discipline there is chaos. And the best and most universal way that Daniel helped people (me included) was to talk about his past addiction issues and demonstrating that people can move on instead of just giving into into an addiction. Daniel, maybe you should start your own utube channel, I'll be one of your subscribers. You are a breath of fresh air.