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Thank you Peter 🫶🏽🤙🏽🥰
The lady from Cons with Jobs explains the concept of America First
Absolutely phenomenal content Peter! I wish you and your family all the best! Thank you for traveling around the world and showing us the best of US and the world!
I like how this guys Tupac quote is from a Digital Underground song.
I know it's not your job to push back but. What do these people think is going to happen when they vote for mentally ill Democrats? It's not like they hide what their agenda is. They want all of these illegals
This channel needs to be promoted more on TH-cam. Seriously, the things Peter does to showcase what it's really like in places in the US is very insightful
That’s why it’s not promoted, depicting Americans of all kinds as normal and good natured people instead of monsters goes against the narrative
We all do, but the reality is the algorythm favors the junk and clickbait , not the real truth
Maybe these people should be told to stop voting for Pritzker?....May vote republican?
@to8860 I don't know as I don't live in Chicago. Chicago has had issues regardless of who was governor so I'd say it's more a mayoral issue
and have his ad revenue removed like they did for russel brand?
I appreciate you not editing this thing to death. I am not a perfect man and I don’t have all the answers. I am just doing my best to help. History matters.
Thank you for loving your neighborhood and home. I’ve lived in the burbs all my life and learned so much from your expertise. History does indeed matter!
@nancynelson History does indeed matter. I really wish that people would read more about history and the scriptures. It will do more good then harm in their overall duscernment. Oh, well it has already been wriiten and now revealed. Most of already know how this will end. So sad & unnecessary. 🙏🏾
I love history too! Thank you for your perspective and for what you said about giving the young boys someone to look up to. That is so important. Loved this tour.
Thanks for taking the time to educate the rest of us, Dilla!
I don’t even turn on my television anymore. I seek out TH-cam content like this. You and Peter are the modern journalists that the world needs. Thank you.
There's (or was) an old black man off 69th with a Confederate uniform that was passed down in his family with documents sitting in a closet. Wasn't expecting to walk in to work on a house on the south side and see the battle flag of Virginia and then being shown the actual Confederate flag and uniform because I gave a thumbs up to the batte flag.
As a Chicago native who grew up on the southside and went to school on the southside…I appreciate your video and Dilla explaining the southside outside of what is told on the internet/news clips.
Hello Leil, I totally agree with you and how you feel. I am also a Chicago native of the Southside (Bowen High 89th st) and though a bit older, i know what hard working people still look like. Dilla is right on the money. Be well whereever you now live. Steven Barry 🙂
You appreciate him ONLY SHOWING BLACKS IN THE HOOD? EVERY BLACK ON THIS CHANNEL IS SHOWING DANGEROUS HOODS. NOTHING POSITIVE AND THIS CHANNEL IS INTERNATIONAL!! YALL REALLY ARE SO EMBARRASSING!!!
It’s nice to see and hear the hood of my hometown Chicago.
We do have a lot of rich culture and background.
I'm black and you couldn't pay me to live there. ( BLM = Black Lies Only Matters. )
I am european somewhat taking interest in usa atm .. are american schools really that bad people feel they should send kids to private schools? Can i ask that question?
You couldn't have picked a better man to take you on a tour of Southside! What an amazing man, with a wealth of knowledge! I wish him and his family all the love and blessings. And...to all the people in Southside, love and blessings! The media wants to always point out the bad, that's the only time they come around, but NEVER the good! Thank God for Peter & his wife for the work they do!!
I'm a Chicago Southsider. Dilla's content is phenomenal. Love seeing him on here. I also appreciate Peter doing videos on all sides of Chicago. That's the reason I subscribed to this channel.
Same
Me too. This was great
65th and Normal.
@@krendellbreaux7825 good sh*t
@@krendellbreaux7825😮
This guy is extremely knowledgeable about his city and it's clear he loves everything Chicago stands for, very cool to see people who care so much about their community in a country where community is a quickly dying aspect of our social lives.
I'm black and you couldn't pay me to live there. BLM = black lies matters.
Im liberal in Chicago and very active in community. I get so annoyed at lefties who complain about capitalism and the loss of community because I never see them at any community services. So many progressives are virtue signaling lazy shits. You also have people on the right calling my community a warzone when I haven't heard a single gun shot in 3 years. Fuck both extreme sides.
Hes a racist
Peter's ability to explore and shine light on all parts of our society is bringing our country together.
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I'm a white musician who had a gig in Chicago. I got lost and ran out of gas in the Southside. I had $3,000 worth of guitars and other equipment. I was pretty freaked out since the neighborhood looked very sketchy. Three kids around 15 or 16 came to my rescue. I gave one $20 for a gas can and gas. The other two stood by me until the third got back. They wouldn't take any money but they did accept a meal at a local establishment that was excellent! I had a better time with those kids than the rest of my time in Chicago.
Love this, Despite the stereotype I think they are generally good people who live in the inner city and I think most of them actually are.
Yes they are good people. It’s just sad African Americans commit so many crimes against other African Americans. I lived in Chicago and can tell you there are places you don’t go after dark. Get off the freeway in Cicero and drive 2 blocks and tell me I’m wrong.
LOVELY !!!!!
nonce
@@Iceify_ I grew up in the inner city and i can confirm this. The thing is that , the ones who cause problems are highlighted on nightly news.
Don’t believe everything that hear from mainstream media about Southside Chicago….. ❤ I am a Truck Driver and I was driving through Southside Chicago and I couldn’t make a tight right turn and everyone there in that block helped me and guided me to be able to make that turn safely….. I LOVE ❤️ YOU SOUTH SIDE CHICAGO !!!!!! 🙏
And that goes for everything right??? 😂😂
I'd hate to be a trucker in Chicago. Some of those streets are narrow. It's stressful enough to drive around there in a car.
Thats whats up and my boy from Houston
I never knew south side is huge and is soo spacious
Dilla is a gift to Chicago, South Side and to all Americans. After watching YT videos about what's going on in our government, it's refreshing to listen to an intelligent and rational human being. Besides that, he's a great role model for our kids! THANK YOU DILLA!!!
The residents keep voting in the same political party that’s perpetuated this for decades.
@@teribunker5223 Conservatives haven't won an election in a big city forever because their ideas are garbage and don't work
@@teribunker5223they didn't vote
@@teribunker5223 both sides keep this system in place dumbass
I’m totally in agreement with these people. Why isn’t our government more helpful to the loyal citizens who have been here. It’s great to help less fortunate people, but I’m about to turn 60, lived in the Chicago area all my life, raised my 3 children as a single widow of a Viet Nam veteran. I worked 3 jobs & the government told me that the most they could do to help me raise my children would be $75.00 a year for their education but it would be taxable. I told them what they could do with it! Now I had to leave Chicago & move to a little town & my children also had to leave Chicago. I’m alone, crippled & can’t get even medical assistance. I’m confident I’ll die alone in my house & nobody will find me for weeks. But this is an ongoing generational problem that nobody wants to do anything about. Give the new generation a chance to have a better life. They don’t deserve to think that life is hopeless & they don’t have options & they’ll just live to survive & then survive to live.
Capitalistic systems discourage community of any kind, and I see many people in the UK isolated through greed, corruption and deceit. The separation between haves and have nots grows ever bigger, materially; but our spirit can still find solace within, although this is helped if we can find an oasis of like-minded good people. I am thinking of joining a community farm, or a native reservation. At least some people care in these places, although their resources may not be huge, their hearts are! Hope your life improves, and does not follow the lonely path you described.
It’s not capitalist that’s messing up black people, it’s the plantation politics of the Democratic Party. For example, black people are doing better, do what do Democrats do? They bring in migrants to lower wages and take away successful programs and resources from blacks. They don’t keep criminals aren’t prosecuted or let out early. It’s all done on purpose.
@@nialloneill5097Let me know what you decide to do. I’ll follow. I’ve thought of buying land and starting a commune!
@@nialloneill5097"capitalistic systems" yes because government bureaucracy is sooooo much more compassionate. 🙄
The government don’t care about the people. Everything they do is to help line their own pockets with money.
When he talked about the mayor closing schools, because the funding wasn't there, then the government using those schools to house immigrants, that's real!
Stop voting for the corrupt Democrats.
Now THAT is beyond messed up!!
We KNOW the play they are implementing for folks with certain skin tones….
Minute pls
The Black community(southside and West side have been thru this,(under investment, disinvestment, gentrification) for over 70 years.
Dilla’s the best - you got a real one. A lot of channels out there pretend to know Chicago and the history and what people out here really are like but he actually understands what it all is. Bless!
Block parties on the southwest side during the summer w my man’s family are the epitome of what I would want to show people that is the real Chicago. Good food, cheap beer, down to earth people who have seen it all and then some but never give up to see a new day
I love what the lady said, "What about the children that are already here?" She is right that we need to provide resources for them. We are not treating Americans who need help the same as migrants and it is a travesty.
Maybe their parents shouldn't have fked em over by having kids they can't afford. This the blk culture that this video doesn't address. I ain't paying for these losers kids
There have been more attempts at providing aid to children on the south side Chicago than there have been peace attempts in the Middle East. Parenting on drugs will ruin children.
Shut up those children rather join gangs and kill each other. Yall crying about the migrants but you guys are the problem
....and a little bit later in the vid they're giving out free stuff to pregnant women. I drive the southside every day and there is always lines for free food and other stuff at churches and government outfits.
It seems we are seeing a trend lately with a lot of the people Peter speaks to. It is time to vote out the politicians who seem to care more about the migrants then the citizens of America.
I'm From East L.A Chicano and I always had an interest in Chicago. normally people think of NY but for myself it's Chicago and I have been looking at interviews and documentaries about Chicago and I always end up with a huge amount of respect for the hard working folks and I see Truth in this clip
Chicago is a great city
I really appreciate your journalism. I think i know why I like your channel so much; you're basically Anthony Bourdain (RIP) without the food focus. You hop in and live a day in the life with the people without judgement. The world needs more people like you.
Bourdain was racist towards White people
Excellent comparison. = TO the journalism of the great Anthony Bourdain (RIP)
I found that comparison works well with him aswell
I just moved to Chicago from Miami after 56 years in the 305. I love Chicago and this is so informative. Dilla speaks truth and this is so important.
Do you think that the downtowns are similarly built? Both next to water. Both have a river running through them. What's your take?
@@RooseveltAliWashingtonX Miami has been bulldozed over by overdevopment. Chicago is absolutely gorgeous in comparison. Miami has been environmentally destroyed. Chicago is impeccably clean compared to Miami. I was born and raised in the 305 and I love Miami but it's been destroyed. Chicago is a true Metropolis and hands down the greatest city in America.
@@ronlee2611 --- I appreciate the feedback. I know Chicago. I've never visited Miami. However, in pictures, it looks like Miami developers get inspiration from Chicago.
Is dilla the guy lying about migrants being kidnapped and put on buses?
So many TH-camrs don’t do this and it’s infuriating. They drive through areas, call people names, and show the worst of the worst in one small area. Thank you for going in, showing the culture, and getting to know the actual people. I appreciate the amount of respect you have for these neighborhoods & the real people who live there.
God bless the woman that so eloquently spoke on the injustices of US government funding illegals over US citizens!
Dilla is the best. It’s hard not to agree with him when he says when you know your space’s history and appreciate its greatness, you feel like you’re on sacred ground.
I’ve had conversations about his videos and content with people in Chicago and you can see the smiles on their faces as they excitedly talk about some amazing things that happened in Chicago. I hope that energy finds its way to the kids in this city and they understand that so much greatness has come out of Chicago and they can be a part of that story as well.
Your ability to inform people and enable them to think differently about incredibly complex, often sensitive topics is beyond commendable Peter. "Real talk" is what we need. No emotion, animosity or condescension. You do it so damn well. Great stories, topics and perspectives across all of your films. Bridging the divide through understanding that, at the end of the day, we are all equal.
An amazing way to make a living too!
This guy amazes me, he really knows his shit and what Chicago has been through. Keep it up Peter!
Your time with Dilla is my favorite to date. Such a wonderful view of the southside of Chicago, showing the areas that struggle and those that are doing better at the same time.
Where do I start? Thank you for having this brother as a guest speaker. He was informative and positive and showed a great image of what an educated Black Man can do in his community. May God Bless him and his family to impact future generations positively. 🙏🙏
We need to all get on the same page as this guy. Educate ourselves.
This is the best episode I have seen on TH-cam. You did a fantastic job! Dilla is a very talented articulate spokes person for S. Chicago. So much truth and wisdom here. Thank you!
There are diamonds in every rough ya know.
everything but the emit till story, emit tills daddy was sent away because he beat mamie till to a pulp, he was given the choice in court to serve jail time or fight in WW2. He chose to fight. during his tour, he chose to rape and murder two Italian women. The media loves ignoring this part because it would mean that emit tills daddy was a tried a convicted rapist. BTW the women never recanted the accusation. blacks in jewish media venues have tried to claim that with no proof. because it makes emit seem more like a random victim than the prowling opportunistic like his daddy was. don't be a race cucked retard and worship cultural negrosis in a feigned effot to seem cool, in touch, and progressive. Most are not articulate, my family left the South Side in the 60's. It was the race riots that did the area in, and threats to my grandparents lives simply because they were the last Whites to live in the area. blacks don't have a liking to White people, they are taught by every corner of their culture to blame us for their faults. Don't be a complete nonce to that.
@@jayja6200 true! And very precious treasures they are.
I can not tell you how much I appreciate this interview, Dill is an informed and wise man. I grew up in the Calumet area in the 60's. I don't live anywhere near the area anymore but there is still a part of me that loves and misses where I grew up and frequent trips to Chicago.
Dilla has a gift for communication: fair, honest, interesting, passionate…you convinced me to visit Chicago.
It was nicer in person than my perception too. Definitely recommend summertime!
I rode my motor scooter from central Wicker Park to the University of Chicago every day for a year in 2003, and everybody I passed by along the way (with many breakdowns) were more than helpful and generous. I understand the area has changed but if everybody could just meet their neighbors with a smile each day, I believe the smile is transformative.
This is wonderful.
I'm from Northwest Indiana and am so pleased to see Peter being introduced to the neighborhood by someone like Dilla, a man with a deep love and deep understanding of his community, it's history and it's problems. I felt like this was a realistic and positive window into a place that's received much politicized attention that doesn't necessarily represent the daily reality of the people who live there. Thank you both!
"When you're aware you're on sacred grounds, you act differently" -Dilla
Wow,that's a universal quote!❤
Welcome to the South Side...Now this is the real ride along!
This is an AMAZING video... I'm only 9 minutes in, but God Bless that beautiful woman doing her very best to help the kids in her community!! All of America needs more people exactly like her, myself included. ❤❤❤
Thank you Peter and Dilla for bringing this video to light. I learned so much and am so thankful there are people like you both willing to talk about these things and educate those who are far removed from it and only hear what the media puts out there. More content like this needs to heard. I only wish I had more resources to help continue these stories of true America. Keep up the good work!!!
I drive through the south side all the time I’ve never felt unsafe. A few years ago I had some car trouble and I was helped by so many helpful and empathetic guys, I’ll never forget it. I wish more people knew the sense of community on the south side. ❤️
You obviously weren’t the wrong color
You do that buddy lol I rather stay away from a certain kind of people 😏🦧🦍
@@unknownsender_ The TH-cam comments section is an interesting and terrible place 🤦
Eye-opening episode for me, Peter! Keep up the great work! Thanks!
Thanks so much Mario!
Bravo to Dilla for showcasing our city and the Southside in a realistic light. You did a magnificent job! You are indeed a wonderful historian!
My daughter lives north of Chicago about 20 minutes-loves it there. We visited her last year and visited Chicago during the first week of December -we had a wonderful time seeing the sights, eating lots of delicious food, and we stayed downtown in a gorgeous hotel that had fabulous services. Cheers to accentuating the positives and acknowledging the things that need improvement. ✌🏻
Of course she loves it in the north side of Chicago. That’s where the white people are.
It's misleading to represent it as anything other than what it is.
@@theoriginaljustcook?
how is it misleading?@@theoriginaljustcook
These are sociological and ethnographical voyages! I'm impressed. I live in Europe. I had no clue about the realities in U.S. This is such a huge job that you are doing!👍
This is as Chicago as Chicago gets. I respect his honesty about what’s really going on. Can’t walk in your own hood, situation dependent.
This video was amazing. I'm 66 years old born in Chicago and this wonderful guy shared a lot of things I didn't know. I'm college educated a Navy veteran but I was educated from this video. Thank you 😊
thank you for service ,first off ,second same here my friend 40 yo chi native and i worked in social justice center and comunity center and and been homelesss myself i learned a few things and give much respect to these guys for putting out some genuine real life content in smart no drama way
That man had some knowledge and perspectives. So few Americans know any history whatsoever. I may sign up for his tour services but would just like to meet him and talk with him. Smart man.
Peter, you're so lucky you get to meet so many great people in this country. Dilla's one of the great ones. That young man is so smart and full of history knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing these great stories with us.
Dilla is a wealth of historical knowledge! Peter, you find the best tour guides. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Peter and Dilla for showing us more of real Chicago and the people of Chicago. So many concerned, helpful individuals making the city better.👍
Huge fan of Dilla. Thank you Peter for having time for each other. This man is giving voice and history to neighborhoods often forgotten.
im british and moved to chicago and lived in garfield park. loved it. everyone is amazing. ive worked in a lot of cities in the usa and chicago is the BEST
Keltalt omigod, you live in the "hood"!!!!
my head is going to explode with the knowledge i gained from watching this video. this provides more practical information about the history and sort of "mechanics" of how places in chicago became the way that they are. and it also educates about what the people are doing to change it. i feel like i just took a college course - and an EXCELLENT ONE. THANK YOU!!!! thank you peter!!! thank you dilla!!! dilla, the world is a better place because you are in it!!!
So so so glad you got together with Dilla! I love his content and he is a fantastic source of Chicago knowledge.
Thank you, Dilla, you’re building a better world. Doesn’t get more important than that.
This was an incredible look for me into this situation. Thanks to you and all who volunteered to be in this documentary. Thanks.
Dilla is a local legend. You couldn't have found a better guy to spend the day with given the nature of your content.
32:13. Having babies before we are mentally prepared, financially prepared, married, etc. Is a big problem in our neighborhoods. We have to fix it!
How?
@@cornell833 --- By NOT having babies before we are mentally, financially prepared, married, etc. And return to the Most High and keepnhis laws, commandments, and statutes.
This is a well-spoken man. No political bias, just honesty. Great video. 👍
Right On to the lady that works with excons for community and social change! What about the Americans that were born here and have lived here their whole lives! I've been saying the same thing for years. Help and teach the children, young adults and families that are Americans first. Thank you so much for bringing this to the worlds attention on Peters TH-cam channel. Maybe the various agencies and government officials will see this and pay attention!
Is anyone else in awe of those gorgeous, real skies of azure blue with billowy, snow white, clouds?
Chicago is a beautiful well kept city compared to other big cities. Love the historical housings and buildings .
True. I'm from the Chicago metro area and I noticed when traveling that Chicago is more well kept than many other cities outside of the wealthy areas. Even the "hood" in Chicago looks much better than the hood in other American cities. So many people in the lower income communities here are hard working and have some pride in the little they do have.
800000 blacks and 100000 whites live in Detroit go in there and see the destruction that violence and poverty is causing. It's almost like all the white people ran out of Detroit and left the city to be run by black people believe me they are doing a horrible job. Detroit at one time was the capitol murder in America. I do believe Detroit is still up there in murders. Watch the videos of Detroit and see every other house is boarded up. I'm a truck driver over the road been to all states in America but Detroit is the worst one. Why don't a bunch of you rich black people move to Detroit to help build that city because it looks like America abandon Detroit blacks you must try to bring it back to life. If you don't those blacks from Detroit will move to your city.
@@michellehernandez2840not true
Chicago still retain its charm. Just the sheer amount of old but beautiful architecture standing intact is quite impressive.
These docmentaries are so incredible. Talking with the everyday people in any one of them gives a much truer picture than the media portrays and breaks down so many misconceptions and above all shows how complex life can be but shows more than a one sided version of whats happening. Dilla is so sharp and articulate and truthful about the city he lives in and Peter you have an intelligent and unbiased and respectful way of interviewing. I really enjoyed this .its a real education. Thankyou
I'm glad that you got someone who is knowledgable about the south side to show you around. It's not what the media portrays it to be. Dilla provides an insiders perspective that is unbiased and based on lived experience. You can't get that from someone who just works in the area or passes through. There's good and bad just like anyplace else. You passed my house while on your tour. I live in a half million dollar home. Something that would easily cost over a million dollars plus on the north side or in the northern/western suburbs. I have always felt safe. Never had an issue whatsoever with crime.
Chicago is the most beautiful city. It's so much more than gangs and shooting. So many good and wonderful people live in Chicago. Lived all my life on the Southside. Moved to warmer climate (health) but I miss my sweet home Chicago.💞
Chicago is great. I grew up on the Southside and eventually move to the South for the weather.
This video is making me want to visist!
I’ve followed you for years Peter. This is absolutely your very best content. Shout out to Dillow for making a difference. Love this!
Dilla was amazing showing Peter around the South Side. Such an articulate, informed committed Soul. The city of Chicago is lucky to have him.
Dilla, I have a lot of respect for you. I am an Indian sitting in the Indian subcontinent. But the viewpoints you were expressing is applicable here also. People in my country are getting fired up along the lines of religion and identity. What they dont get is that it is more nuanced than black or white. It is about explotation and us knowing the difference. People in power especially politicians can play us both ways and create all kind of confusions. And it is up to the public to study and ask the important questions about issues like socio economic decay and gentrification.
This was one heck of a history lesson! Dilla is a walking historian, sheesh! What a pleasure watching this episode!
Peter you are creating movement; you’ve turn my way of thinking about certain things around. You shine light on very important topics that America doesn’t show much less talk about! your filled with knowledge and teaching the rest of us through videos of our country should change the mindset of a lot of people and bring us together our skin color shouldn’t define the way we look at each other. Stay safe
As a daughter of an immigrant and someone who is currently married to an immigrant who recently got here: he works 6 days a week and paid off his $20,000 passage debt and bought a truck in the first year. He finds work in Home Depot. He was been working manual labor since 7 years old. And received absolutely no type of assistance, he was just raised on a different type of work ethic. It’s work or starve
Who cares, what's your point??
Fox your home countries you have no moral or legal right to come here and oppress the citizens of this nation! Why not apply your work ethic in Paraguay, Uruguay, or anywhere in south/Central America
@@JimmyCrackCorn_ it seems like there a misconception of immigrants based on lack of knowing them just sharing the reality as someone in the community
@@alidelatierra We don't need to hear sob story about illegals.
@@JimmyCrackCorn_ how is this a sob story 😂 I’m saying he works hard and doesn’t use assistance and he doesn’t complain all the time like all the Americans who cry about illegal immigrants he just get shit done
The greatest community tour guide ever! So informative. Thank you guys for this!
Who needs Netflix, Hulu and the rest of these subscriptions when you have Peter Santenello bringing the best content on the planet!
2nd that!!
It’s the true reality
Dilla and Peter were a great pair for this episode. Chicago was my home and its a difficult city to manage living in. The people there though are of excellent quality, regardless of the bad press on violence. I always miss Chicagoans more than the city itself.
The gentleman in blue t-shirt explains it so well for this senior lady living in L.A. Ca. I didn't understand the meaning and the why's of the "gang" mentality. Thanks for bringing your travels and learning to me.... I'm so appreciative of what you do. May your channel explode my friend.. 🙏 prayers to you and your family.
Thanks very much for making Chicago look the way it should be perceived. A City with wonderful people, history and diversity of neighborhoods. Yet still has many problems, it has so much to offer!
Your people are a drag on the city.
Chicago is a great city. We have our problems, but it is still an amazing city.
I’m so glad I don’t watch main stream media. Chicago is a beautiful city and it’s people. Thanks Pete for another great video.
Spend some time there, and see reality.
@@JaysLife78I grew up in between Chicago and Detroit. It’s not the best places but not as bad as they make it seem. Most people in these areas are good people. Unfortunately the evil people are the loudest. If as high as the murder rate is. If you look how many people live in the area you’ll see the vast majority aren’t committing crimes it’s a small percentage. Something no one wants to talk about. It’s easier to label a whole group of people I guess. Plus look at the media. Negativity sells.
@@JaysLife78Spent my whole life here and traveled to other cities. Chicago is by far the most beautiful. Lake Michigan ❤, the beaches, parks, the river and skyline 😍 its my small piece of paradise. God blessed us
Lake Michigan in Chicago in summer on a yacht is life 😎 looks like the Caribbean water and big city America meeting in one place
I’m binging on your channel while I’m sick with the flu and I’ve never felt so grateful for this opportunity to learn and be exposed to so much I would have NEVER seen or become privy to. Thank you Peter and all of your friends on this journey
Amazing video! So many times I just see the bad stories of crime and hate, making me say "Why bother trying to help". This story makes me want to do more and follow the lead of these folks working to make their community, and the world, better. Well done!
@9:12 Kudos for the woman that is invested in her community. She has a great point……. She should run for office in her community. She is very smart and knows the answers to help individuals in her community.
Yes!
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You got the absolute best person possible to talk about the South Side to
I am so impressed with Dilla and Peter. These are our true LEADERS and yes, the beautiful woman/lady who shared...
Dilla’s mind is full of knowledge it’s awesome. I love his passion for his community ❤
As someone who left a few years b4 the pandemic from Chicago, this is awesome to see. Pete showing more of the real chi town than the local news. Love n respect Pete. ❤💪🇺🇸
I grew up with a simple mantra, “anytime you have to blame someone or something else for your for your place in the world, that’s the moment someone or something else has beaten you”.
I worked 2 jobs while studying for my bachelors with zero assistance from the government because I didn’t meet criteria. Growing up my mum worked 6 days a week and my step dad worked 12 hour days 5 days a week.
Life is hard, but it’s always harder for someone else. If you think in those terms, life becomes a lot easier!
I don’t think you could find a better person to show you around Chicago. I lived in Chicago for years and didn’t know any of this
What an amazing video Peter and what a great human being Dilla is. I learned so much from this and it was great to see and hear what happens behind the scenes. His historical knowledge about Chicago was incredible!!
Thank you for this video. Thank you to Dilla and Tracey and everyone interviewed for advocating for peace and a prosperous future for everyone in Chicago, particularly the South Side. This video and the history discussed moves me greatly to learn and dig for more truth about Chicago. Grateful for this video, Peter, thank you for pursuing the truth and sharing with all of us. Peace.
Peter! Thank you! Thank you for showing the reality of my city, the lady by the lake, the land of stanky onions where the rivers meet by the big water that people have been coming to for 10,000 years. Thank you for showing the beauty of her people. I love everyone you've showcased in this video. Thank you so much. A JOB WELL DONE!
Much love ❤️ 🙏 thank you dilla for explaining things on the south side. I'm greatful for you, and much love to the south side ❤️ the people working together genuinely made made day ❤️
This is in stark contrast to his last video where the police officer seemed to express doom and gloom. This video shows the folks in this neighborhood are coming together to help each other, bring down crime, give back to their communities. Solutions, giving back, advocating for doing what is needed in their communities. Love this.
I would say theyre both seeing the same things every day, One is just an optimists.
@@ruiz1871 Agreed. Unfortunately the police officer just seemed so resistant to accept that change is needed in policing everywhere. Its ok to evolve and still do their jobs. He was just way too political with his blame. Its sad to see.
He showed you only the good side of the South. Bro didnt have balls to actually go in the hood, if you believe those mansions are in the "hood" you got it wrong.
@@royale7620
So wrong!!
Beverly is on the south side. McKinley Park is the south side. Bridgeport is the south side. Canaryville is on the south side. Archer heights is on the south side. Gage Park is on the south side. Brighton Park is on the south side. Chinatown is on the south side.
Those are all non-hood neighborhoods on the south side.
Are you even from Chicago bro?
@@ruiz1871Hegewisch, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park, Hyde Park, Clearing, Garfield Ridge... the list goes on!
As always thanks Peter , you never cease to create thought provoking entertaining content bringing light to something I usually don’t think about. Loving this Chicago series, keep it up. All the best out there
I grew up on the Southside of Chicago and can attest much of the negative press is highly blown out of proportion.
... this guy that Peter is talking to is humble and knowledgeable -
Thank you Peter for bringing peoples voices to be heard and allowing people to tell their stories!
I'm in agreement with helping Generational Americans First. I'm not sure why our current Govt. Is turning their heads and looking away on their own. While allowing the outrageous amounts of illegal immigrants to freely cross the borders and... sending Billions of dollars to other countries before taking care of their own.
I sincerely appreciate today's guide around South Chicago. I'm relieved to hear his personal testimony that the Jewish and the Blacks lived together in peace and prosperity. This shows that people Do get along well and help with eachother. This is the brotherly love and priciples of what America is built on.
The way I see it - it's the Government mismanagement and the Media narrative that is causing and promoting the division and unrest with the Americans. I could be wrong and I hope and pray to God that I'm wrong.
We must continue to help eachother and be resourceful among ourselves so we can be strengthened.
God Bless you and God Bless America! 🇺🇸
@christycarpii647. That is a true story about many communities un Chicago especially the South Shore & Bronzville area. Both groups got along and supported each other one way or the other. It was the center of the City and a few short blocks from the lake & far more space then the Northside which the city invested more money their, butl the Southside has more land. They want it back for sure by any means necessary. 🤔
@christycarpio You are correct in your assessment. I hope that people realize that we as citizen's have more in common then some will ever admit. It's that privileged mentally some will never let go of. Until it all becomes revealed. So sad and unfortunate, but it all has been written and so it shall be.
You do realize that we have enough money to both help our own and people in other countries right? This also conveniently ignores the fact that immigrants are coming here partially due to harmful trade policies conducted by United States influence.
@@NugicusStreetPhotography youre a moron. Stop parroting lame stream media talking points and wake the fk up. Bozo.
one community comes hungry to work while another cries that they dont make enough. Seeing this crisis gives me hope for our country as I KNOW these people will actuall help maintain the infrastructure that others do not.
@8:03 - this is PURE GOLD. I wish every American could watch this woman preach. Something seriously wrong with this picture and here is a Real-Life-Example of the problem facing our Country right now. We cannot even take care of our own!!!
Wonderful video once again Peter. thank you.
Dilla is so full of knowledge and information it is kind of mind blowing. Well done both of you this was a great video.
I also hope that there is a Hispanic perspective coming in this series.
Everyone is making very valid points. I think you do a great job of getting everyone's point of view and I hope you get to hear from the Latinos in Chicago as well.
This was really informative! I hope things get better over all and reduce the violence in Chicago! S/o to the brother giving this information! I like the way he explained things
What a knowledgeable articulate and nuanced tour of Chicago. Dilla is an inspiration to us all to do a deeper dive into our own communities with an abundance of compassion and optimism. Thank you.
Very interesting. Extremely interesting, in fact. The way the history is told about this community is fascinating. Thank-you very much for bringing your guest, Dilla, on this channel, Peter. Personally, I'd love to hear more. Have a great day. 🙂
Excellent interview and tour, Peter. He and his wife's education and occupations allow them to essentially live anywhere in America and yet they chose to remain here. Very articulate and full of historical knowledge, his optimism is contagious.
Dilla is a national treasure. Man is a great historian and tour guide sheesh
Wow was this great. This guy should get an award for his wealth of knowledge of Chicago. He's an inspiration to the youth of this City. Amazing guy!!
Man, Dilla's one impressive man. So above and beyond regarding all the fine details of Chicago history, the good and bad, the past, current and future. Powerful. Exactly the kind of person we need everywhere. Excellent video. Thanks to you both.
I remember visiting the south side several times as a young man from the North Side in the '90s, and also meeting a bunch of people from down there. It was certainly more edgy than up north, but it had a lot of a certain kind of down-to-earth spirit that the north lacked. But I admit that the area surrounding the University of Chicago was kind of scary for a skinny white boy originally from the suburbs out East.
Peter, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Della was an incredible guide for you. He is so knowledgeable. The southside of Chicago clearly needs more people like him.