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Art and Life
Here we showcase street gang pictures, grafitti and gang inspired art.
"mah friend told me bout dis site a cuple days ago he was lyk ders some deep shyt in der and i just thought nah i dont need a go der no one got da shyt im livin in but today i saw somfin dat went down ya kno it hit home and ive realized dat ive just been in lock down for da last nine years"
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I am saved, sactified,holy ghost talking Jesus christ walking,demon slaying, spiritual warefare praying,Christian..I was once a dope smokeing,beer drinking,ex-con,gang banging,lustfull,adultarious dog,that didn't care about know one but me..Since I gave my life to JESUS CHRIST He has forgiven me of all my sin and took away the self condemnation,He has restored hope and Joy and has given me a new insight on life and what it is about,It's all about encourageing and helping those that are in the place that I was once at.My purpose in life is to pray and have compassion for souls and to love people for who they are not judge or criticive what they do or what they are..GOD LOVES EVERYONE AND HE CARES FOR YOU AS HE DOES FOR ME AND HE WANTS TO USE YOU..REPENT and ask Christ into your life and to change your out look in life..
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Gangbuster Comics
I think you will enjoy www.gangbustercomics.com which just posted pictures from the hugely successful Boynton Beach (Fla.) Police Dept. National Night Out event on August 4 -- featuring distribution of the "Gangbuster" educational comic books. As you can see by the photos on the site, the kids loved the book -- and waited in line to have the Gangbuster superhero autograph them.
The groundbreaking comic books are designed to reach grade-school youngsters with a positive role model and positive, anti-gang message, using a medium they enjoy and absorb.
You'll be pleased to know that the character made a huge hit with the kids, who crowded around him as he autographed the books.
For more information on the innovative Gangbuster comic -- available with an instructor's guide -- please contact its creator Dick Kulpa at Kulpatron1@aol.com.
We are hoping this new prevention approach will make a significant impact in all communities across America. We value your reaction and look forward to hearing from you.
Read Crown of Life's gang related comic book.. Soldier of Darkness -- A fictional story of a young man named Mark Reyna and his rise to power from the street gang to organized crime within the state prison system. When his little brother Jimmy is killed in a drive-by, he sets on a course of revenge which leads him on a path of violence, hatred, and eventually death row.... read more...
Dray brings us his latest work. Just Click on the picture to view them larger. To Contact Dray mail him at dray@draysplace.com, His web site is at http://www.draysplace.com







Peaches. The book was written by my father Tony Longoria who is at present incarcerated in a California State Prison. He asked me to send this email out in order to generate interest in his book. My father was a member of a gang by the name of Dogtown, he became a member when he was 13 years old. Through the ups and downs of the lifestyle he found himself serving a 36 to life prison sentence for first degree murder. He was 40 at the time of sentencing he is now 65 and currently serving his sentence in Corcoran. While incarcerated he wrote his book "Peaches". The book promotes peace in the barrios.
The book is about a young Mexican girl growing up in the barrios of Los Angeles, she became involved in the gang life style. However when two tragedies occur in her life as a result of her involvement in the gang, she begins to re-evaluate her priorities. Subsequently she becomes and advocate for peace. The story is not only about violence but also about the love and carino shared by the homeboys and homegirls and their families.
The book is very entertaining, and the worthwhile message is clear.
You can purchase the book at Amazon.com
J One from the Gospel Graffiti Crew
That line from the old Notorious B.I.G. joint, "Juicy", is how things have gone with me, (except for that last part about Robin Leech; I'm still working on getting my money right before that happens!). But growing up in the Bronx, NY, everyone was a common thief. We stole what we wanted and/or needed: a pack of gum, a stick-ball bat, a pair of jeans. Sometimes we'd even steal from each other, then have a fist-fight, then be boys again the next day. continued...
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Fasm from the Gospel Graffiti Crew
I have been painting with spraypaint for 9 years. The last half of which, completely legal. As I let go of the desire for fame that comes with painting illegally, I have watched awesome things happen in my life. Don't get me wrong I didn't just wake up one day and say "fame is wack". It was a slow learning process. The more I understand that our lives on earth are as long as a fingersnap compared to eternity, the more fame seems silly. continued...
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Phayth from the Gospel Graffiti Crew
i go by "Phayth," and ive been writing graffiti for 8 yrs. i started when i wuz in high skool. i wuz fascinated by all the taggers hitting spots around town, so i started practicin hand styles on paper. then i met someone who did pieces. i'd never seen full blown master pieces untill i met him. then he showed me a graff mag called can control. after i'd seen that, i knew i wanted to write graff for the rest of my life. my friend also is a Christian, and played a big part in me rededicating my life to Christ. he also showed me that i could get permission to paint walls, and didnt haft to get up illegaly. continued...
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Dat 1 Cuban
Dat 1 Cuban dropped this piece on us representing Gangstyle in every color. Click on the image to view it larger.

Thumper drops his graphic illustrations Check out the full size graphics by clicking on
the picture. He would like to help and mentor young artists and direct them on Comic book
art, graphic illustration, character design etc.
If you want to develop your skills hit Thumper up at bigjunior_1999@yahoo.com


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