North Side Gang

Response Paper 1 Think of any relevant social justice movement happening today and you will find out that they began as a grassroots organization. A grassroots organization, as defined in Kate Capeheart’s article “Justice and Grassroots Struggles,” is one that “[provides] free spaces in which the victim moves from being a bystander to participant in the social struggle for justice” (qtd in Capeheart 176). When thinking about this definition, it is important to focus on the process one goes…

The movie “The Outsiders” is based off the book by S.E Hinton. Where a group of kids from the east side of rural, Oklahoma have hard lives. From their parents being dead or not even caring about their kids, Because of this these poor kids from the east side have made friendships that can't be broken. Which the soc’s are jealous of because they don't have any feelings or emotions going through them because their parents are barely home. So basically The movie started off when Ponyboy got jumped…

afford to purchase smuggled liquor, drank moonshine instead. Moonshine was a hazardous and a health risk, so authorities crack down on the brewers. In New York, violent gang leaders took over, causing organized crime to become more powerful than ever. Mobsters started fighting for dominance, which caused a bunch of killings. Gang…

Many different groups who attempted to use the new Prohibition laws to their advantage but few were ever successful. There were several figures during the 1920s that succeeded in taking advantage of the Prohibition Act. Among these individuals were Dutch Schultz, Meyer Lansky, Salvatore Luciano, and Arnold Rothstein. These men were able to form relationships that contributed to their success and the success of those around them. The unique mindset these individuals possessed allowed for them…

There are many effective ways to intervene positively when dealing with gangs just like Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries continues to do. Fr. Boyles approach to gang intervention is effective because he fills in these voids within the gang members that need help. Not only does he fill the voids but he succeeds by creating a community, having continuous redemption, and mercy for the those who excessively make mistakes. Although, Fr. Boyles approach isn’t 100% effective, it changes…

The Gang of Misfits Red, all I see is red. Flashes of punches, crowds of people, and sounds of cheering meet my eyes, and anger fills my every being. I have become so sick and tired of this place, some may call it high school, but I call it prison with a view. The gang of misfits weren’t always the gang of misfits, we used to all be alone until today because today is the day I fought for my freedom. Let’s take this story back to the start of freshman year, not too long ago, but feels long…

eyewitnesses said nothing and Capone was not proven guilty. There are also many other times he has done illegal things and not been caught. His business was one of those things. Because his business was gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, and killing other gangs, he was almost always doing something illegal. Although most people would tell you that Capone was a gangster and a racketeer, he would call himself a businessman. The Capone mob was the most notorious mob at the time. They were built…

(Epps 24). “The police knew Malcolm was selling drugs and were after him. He traveled on a train to keep moving. Several months later he was drafted into the army but pretended he was crazy to get rejected. He then turned to robbery, but he and his ‘gang’ were caught, and Malcolm received ten years sentence in prison.” (Davies 34-41) “Malcolm X and Shorty Jarvis were assigned to the Charlestown State Prison. This…

Famous People in the 1920s Douglas Fairbanks - He was an American screenwriter, producer, and actor. He starred in many silent films, such as “Robin Hood” and “The Mark of Zorro”. He was a founding member of The Motion Picture Academy and was the host of the Oscars in 1929 (the first). he was often referred to as “The King of Hollywood”, but his career declined after talking was introduced to movies. Charles Lindbergh - An American pilot who flew the first solo , non-stop flight from New York…

“Raising Arizona” met raised expectations This film by the renown Coen brothers is a quirky, fast paced, and comedic adventure where an odd couple, a former convict played by Nicolas Cage and a police officer played by Holly Hunter, who can’t conceive their own child decide to kidnap a boy and raise him as their own. Its the 1980s, H.I McDunnough meets and falls in love with a police officer, Ed, while being arrested for armed robbery, after he is freed, he repeats his offense two more times,…