Born and raised in Compton (3 Viewers)

[Doctor Detroit]

I'm going to Los Angeles tomorrow for work and besides taking in a Dodger game, I'm going to see where my Grandfather spent his formative years. He split time between Oakland and Compton growing up and my Great Grandmother lived there until she died in the mid 60s.

I've researched some stuff and found out where my Grandfather went to junior high school, where he worked his first job and where he lived when he was a toddler and then where he lived once he was older (all entered into GPS). Also going to Walnut Park just north of Compton which is the place he first lived on his own and from where he joined the Navy in WWII. On the way I'll pass through Lynwood (between Compton and Walnut Park) which just happens to be where my current boss grew up, small world I suppose.

So have other people gone and done this kind of trip to find out where their family came up? My Mom's family is all from Michigan so I have visited all her family's old haunts going back from the time they came to America in the 1920s, but this is the first time I will visit my Grandfather Detroit's stomping grounds. Next year my Dad, my uncle and me are going to the Bay area to see all their old cousins and distant relatives and where they spent their early years in East Oakland and Alameda.

Anyway I'm pretty exited...to go to Compton that is. My family knows ghetto and urban decay.

 

[MongoL3]

 

[Carver]

"WOKE UP QUICK...AT ABOUT NOON. JUST THOUGHT THAT I HAD TO GET TO COMPTON SOON."

:tips40:

 

[bentley]

Your family moves around too much. When I was a kid, all I had to do to see the ancestral home of the bentleys since the 1870s was look north.

 

[El Floppo]

Very interesting thing to do...

We took a trip through my folks' old hoods in '76. Flatbush Brooklyn for my mom (not much different than when she was there) and Brownsville Brooklyn for my dad. Holy ####. Brownsville was always where poor folk lived, Jewish poor folk when my dad was growing up and black poor folk in the 70s (and still). THat drive was like some immersive ride at the "blown out ghetto" amusement park.

Oh yeah- be sure to play some NWA from your hooptie.

 

[Zaxxon]

Compton's not as bad as rap records would make you believe but certain times of day are much better to visit unless you have the right tan.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Compton's not as bad as rap records would make you believe but certain times of day are much better to visit unless you have the right tan.

I've actually read some good things about some of the neighborhoods and the middle class Latino population that has revitalized some areas. Not sure where that is but my point of interest is the northern part of Compton.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Very interesting thing to do... We took a trip through my folks' old hoods in '76. Flatbush Brooklyn for my mom (not much different than when she was there) and Brownsville Brooklyn for my dad. Holy ####. Brownsville was always where poor folk lived, Jewish poor folk when my dad was growing up and black poor folk in the 70s (and still). THat drive was like some immersive ride at the "blown out ghetto" amusement park.Oh yeah- be sure to play some NWA from your hooptie.

I've been to Jamaica, the South Bronx and Coney Island in NYC but haven't made it to Flatbush or Brownsville yet. Flatbush is obviously a place I'd like to go because I'd like to see the Jackie Robinson Apartments, the former home of Ebbets Field.

 

[TheWalkmen]

Interesting thread.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Interesting thread.

Watch this:

Some episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air took place in Compton because Will's friend Jazz lived there.

Got even more interesting didn't it?

 

[El Floppo]

Very interesting thing to do... We took a trip through my folks' old hoods in '76. Flatbush Brooklyn for my mom (not much different than when she was there) and Brownsville Brooklyn for my dad. Holy ####. Brownsville was always where poor folk lived, Jewish poor folk when my dad was growing up and black poor folk in the 70s (and still). THat drive was like some immersive ride at the "blown out ghetto" amusement park.Oh yeah- be sure to play some NWA from your hooptie.

I've been to Jamaica, the South Bronx and Coney Island in NYC but haven't made it to Flatbush or Brownsville yet. Flatbush is obviously a place I'd like to go because I'd like to see the Jackie Robinson Apartments, the former home of Ebbets Field.

Brownsville was pretty much like the South Bronx. Main difference- NYC in the mid 70s was bat#### crazy, and that's when I saw Brownsville. Much diffent time than the mid 90s when I spent a little time in the South Bronx (Melrose).When I've got time, I've got a story about goint to the Watts Towers during the Rodney King trial.

 

[DrJ]

Now, everybody wants to know the truth about a brother named Quik.

 

[Major]

Tell me if you see Furious Styles' daughter running around

 

[Sweatpants]

I hope you have a good day

 

[Major]

I hope you have a good day

Today I was visiting my mother. She cooked the breakfast sans hog. It was fab.

 

[Zaxxon]

Tell me if you see Furious Styles' daughter running around

Who dis?

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Growing up in the hood, yea boy, 1984

Was the year my peers didn't know what was in store

 

[tommyGunZ]

Tell me if you see Furious Styles' daughter running around

I saw the tape. Impressive.

 

[Hoos First]

Colors

as in the movie

 

[Major]

I hope you have a good day

Today I was visiting my mother. She cooked the breakfast sans hog. It was fab.

I feel sawwry for ya mother

 

[drummer]

Tell me if you see Furious Styles' daughter running around

I saw the tape. Impressive.

If you like bumpy rides.

 

[JHuber77]

Colorsas in the movie

:X Boyz in the Hood

 

[Longhorn daddy]

Grove Street for life homey.

 

[Exit 1]

Is DD african american?

Was he or any of his relatives in NWA?

Did he know Eazy E?

Is Dr. Dre really a wanksta, studio gangsta?

 

[Chewbanks]

The Compton your Grandpa grew up in 50+ years ago isn't the same place now as it was then, GB. It was a sleepy, predominantly white middle class suburb filled with a lot of professionals, e.g. aerospace engineers, corporate managers, etc. A lot more like Lakewood or parts of El Segundo are now, to pick a couple of examples.

It's now much more industrialized, particularly along the East-West corridor bordering the 91 freeway, and the demographic changed to a lot more (particularly) African American and Latino residents who work at lower paying jobs. It's a strange mix of bedroom community and larger scale manufacturing and distributing, which by itself can create community distress.

Also, the city leadership is like Detroit-lite. It's a poorly run, nepotistic city. For example, the nepotism got so bad a few years back that they scrapped their city police department and contracted with the county sheriffs to handle law enforcement.

I only drive in there to go to court so I can't say I'm an on-the-ground authority and so maybe there are some nice enclaves, but overall its reputation is pretty fairly earned.

I hope you enjoy the Doyer game.

 

[TommyGilmore]

Is this another BlueOnion-esque prelude to a disappearing act? We can only hope.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

I'm going to Los Angeles tomorrow for work and besides taking in a Dodger game, I'm going to see where my Grandfather spent his formative years. He split time between Oakland and Compton growing up and my Great Grandmother lived there until she died in the mid 60s.

I've researched some stuff and found out where my Grandfather went to junior high school, where he worked his first job and where he lived when he was a toddler and then where he lived once he was older (all entered into GPS). Also going to Walnut Park just north of Compton which is the place he first lived on his own and from where he joined the Navy in WWII. On the way I'll pass through Lynwood (between Compton and Walnut Park) which just happens to be where my current boss grew up, small world I suppose.

So have other people gone and done this kind of trip to find out where their family came up? My Mom's family is all from Michigan so I have visited all her family's old haunts going back from the time they came to America in the 1920s, but this is the first time I will visit my Grandfather Detroit's stomping grounds. Next year my Dad, my uncle and me are going to the Bay area to see all their old cousins and distant relatives and where they spent their early years in East Oakland and Alameda.

Anyway I'm pretty exited...to go to Compton that is. My family knows ghetto and urban decay.

I was born in Oakland, and grew up in Alameda. Who do you know?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I'm going to Los Angeles tomorrow for work and besides taking in a Dodger game, I'm going to see where my Grandfather spent his formative years. He split time between Oakland and Compton growing up and my Great Grandmother lived there until she died in the mid 60s.

I've researched some stuff and found out where my Grandfather went to junior high school, where he worked his first job and where he lived when he was a toddler and then where he lived once he was older (all entered into GPS). Also going to Walnut Park just north of Compton which is the place he first lived on his own and from where he joined the Navy in WWII. On the way I'll pass through Lynwood (between Compton and Walnut Park) which just happens to be where my current boss grew up, small world I suppose.

So have other people gone and done this kind of trip to find out where their family came up? My Mom's family is all from Michigan so I have visited all her family's old haunts going back from the time they came to America in the 1920s, but this is the first time I will visit my Grandfather Detroit's stomping grounds. Next year my Dad, my uncle and me are going to the Bay area to see all their old cousins and distant relatives and where they spent their early years in East Oakland and Alameda.

Anyway I'm pretty exited...to go to Compton that is. My family knows ghetto and urban decay.

I was born in Oakland, and grew up in Alameda. Who do you know?

Just my peeps. Word on the street is that they are lampin up in Alameda.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Going to the Doyers game with Redman of FFA fame. RIP Redman alias, you are missed around here (but not forgotten given the 211 aliases you've killed in the past 8 months).

 

[McJose]

haven't made it to Flatbush or Brownsville yet.

Home of the brave...

 

[tdoss]

The Compton your Grandpa grew up in 50+ years ago isn't the same place now as it was then, GB. It was a sleepy, predominantly white middle class suburb filled with a lot of professionals, e.g. aerospace engineers, corporate managers, etc. A lot more like Lakewood or parts of El Segundo are now, to pick a couple of examples.It's now much more industrialized, particularly along the East-West corridor bordering the 91 freeway, and the demographic changed to a lot more (particularly) African American and Latino residents who work at lower paying jobs. It's a strange mix of bedroom community and larger scale manufacturing and distributing, which by itself can create community distress. Also, the city leadership is like Detroit-lite. It's a poorly run, nepotistic city. For example, the nepotism got so bad a few years back that they scrapped their city police department and contracted with the county sheriffs to handle law enforcement. I only drive in there to go to court so I can't say I'm an on-the-ground authority and so maybe there are some nice enclaves, but overall its reputation is pretty fairly earned. I hope you enjoy the Doyer game.

I have to agree...however it's not as bad as the movies portray.But that doesn't mean it's a walk in the park either...normally, I would've suggested you stay in your car and see Compton while moving...but you being from Beirut (I mean Detroit)...you'll do fine.Be sure to hit up Roscoe's and King Taco before you leave...I suggest sopes and a crapload of those little chicken tacos.

 

[Sheriff66]

Gives me a reason to post a great jam

 

[Harry Manback]

Is this another BlueOnion-esque prelude to a disappearing act? We can only hope.

Speaking of which, aren't you overdue for a trip to Kandahar or Tehran or something? Make sure to where your US flag shirt/fanny pack combo.

 

[Major]

Colorsas in the movie

Boyz in the Hood

You're both doing it wrong. Menace II Society pwned.

 

[Major]

Gives me a reason to post a great jam

I'm more of a DJ Quik guy myself:

 

[TommyGilmore]

Is this another BlueOnion-esque prelude to a disappearing act? We can only hope.

Speaking of which, aren't you overdue for a trip to Kandahar or Tehran or something? Make sure to where your US flag shirt/fanny pack combo.

Ignorant and unfunny, must be a Harry Manback post.

 

[Harry Manback]

Is this another BlueOnion-esque prelude to a disappearing act? We can only hope.

Speaking of which, aren't you overdue for a trip to Kandahar or Tehran or something? Make sure to where your US flag shirt/fanny pack combo.

Ignorant and unfunny, must be a Harry Manback post.

Coming from the king of no humor, and a person that could rival a kindergardener in tattling, I'll take that as a compliment.I'd rather 1 million Dr. Detroits than a half of you. You actually rival Jonmx and jim11 as the most irritating and useless posters on this site.Regardless of what people think of me personally, I have a feeling the VAST majority would agree.

 

[TommyGilmore]

Coming from the king of no humor, and a person that could rival a kindergardener in tattling, I'll take that as a compliment.

You've reported me more times than I've reported anyone. But that's part of your game. Half-baked accusations followed by running to mommy, not unlike your pal LHUCKS.

 

[tommyGunZ]

Going to the Doyers game with Redman of FFA fame. RIP Redman alias, you are missed around here (but not forgotten given the 211 aliases you've killed in the past 8 months).

Don't let him overcharge you for tickets Doc - remember you're going to see a 4th place team in the midst of a tragic downward spiral.Stadium is great though. A Dodger Dog and a beer in the 2nd inning while the sun is going down in Dodger Stadium is about as good as it gets. Enjoy.

 

[Sheriff66]

Gives me a reason to post a great jam

I'm more of a DJ Quik guy myself:

Great jam as well

 

[Harry Manback]

Coming from the king of no humor, and a person that could rival a kindergardener in tattling, I'll take that as a compliment.

You've reported me more times than I've reported anyone. But that's part of your game. Half-baked accusations followed by running to mommy, not unlike your pal LHUCKS.

I've never reported anyone. The irony is rich in your posts.I get you must be embarrassed, so I'll do you a favor and stop picking on you lil guy

 

[dirtyhalos]

Going to the Doyers game with Redman of FFA fame. RIP Redman alias, you are missed around here (but not forgotten given the 211 aliases you've killed in the past 8 months).

tell chris i miss him

 

[The Z Machine]

I'm going to Los Angeles tomorrow for work and besides taking in a Dodger game, I'm going to see where my Grandfather spent his formative years. He split time between Oakland and Compton growing up and my Great Grandmother lived there until she died in the mid 60s.

I've researched some stuff and found out where my Grandfather went to junior high school, where he worked his first job and where he lived when he was a toddler and then where he lived once he was older (all entered into GPS). Also going to Walnut Park just north of Compton which is the place he first lived on his own and from where he joined the Navy in WWII. On the way I'll pass through Lynwood (between Compton and Walnut Park) which just happens to be where my current boss grew up, small world I suppose.

So have other people gone and done this kind of trip to find out where their family came up? My Mom's family is all from Michigan so I have visited all her family's old haunts going back from the time they came to America in the 1920s, but this is the first time I will visit my Grandfather Detroit's stomping grounds. Next year my Dad, my uncle and me are going to the Bay area to see all their old cousins and distant relatives and where they spent their early years in East Oakland and Alameda.

Anyway I'm pretty exited...to go to Compton that is. My family knows ghetto and urban decay.

I was born in Oakland, and grew up in Alameda. Who do you know?

Just my peeps. Word on the street is that they are lampin up in Alameda.

I live and work in the O. If you're around and want to grab a beer, let me know. Maybe even catch an A's game.

 

[Major]

Gives me a reason to post a great jam

I'm more of a DJ Quik guy myself:

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Anyway I'm pretty exited...to go to Compton that is. My family knows ghetto and urban decay.

"Compton was getting kind of run-down and dangerous, so we moved to Detroit."

 

[Bob Loblaw]

I'm going to Los Angeles tomorrow for work and besides taking in a Dodger game, I'm going to see where my Grandfather spent his formative years. He split time between Oakland and Compton growing up and my Great Grandmother lived there until she died in the mid 60s.

I've researched some stuff and found out where my Grandfather went to junior high school, where he worked his first job and where he lived when he was a toddler and then where he lived once he was older (all entered into GPS). Also going to Walnut Park just north of Compton which is the place he first lived on his own and from where he joined the Navy in WWII. On the way I'll pass through Lynwood (between Compton and Walnut Park) which just happens to be where my current boss grew up, small world I suppose.

So have other people gone and done this kind of trip to find out where their family came up? My Mom's family is all from Michigan so I have visited all her family's old haunts going back from the time they came to America in the 1920s, but this is the first time I will visit my Grandfather Detroit's stomping grounds. Next year my Dad, my uncle and me are going to the Bay area to see all their old cousins and distant relatives and where they spent their early years in East Oakland and Alameda.

Anyway I'm pretty exited...to go to Compton that is. My family knows ghetto and urban decay.

I was born in Oakland, and grew up in Alameda. Who do you know?

Just my peeps. Word on the street is that they are lampin up in Alameda.

They probably are still in the A. A lot of people can't make it off the island, kind of Lost-esque. They're called Alameda for Life-rs. I am one of the few to make it out. Nothing wrong with Alameda, it's a great little city, but those that stay are sometimes considered a little unbalanced.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Sounds interesting Dr. D.

 

[Chris B.]

:(

Don't hang out too long after dusk. Head out to Dodgers stadium earlier.

 

[Major]

:( Don't hang out too long after dusk. Head out to Dodgers stadium earlier.

@2am you must get the Fatburger

 

[Harry Manback]

:( Don't hang out too long after dusk. Head out to Dodgers stadium earlier.

@2am you must get the Fatburger

I don't know why but that killed me.