Today at rehearsal, a man who used to be a teacher at SBP visited, and told us about the history of Newark. I'll be the first to admit that it was a little boring at first, but when he explained how Newark is one of the oldest settlements and the gateway to many cities today, it became interesting. He also told us about how gangs had been around since the 1800's and it was very useful because the play is about gangs in Newark.He said how gangs ruined many lives and broke up families.But back then it just wasn't Black or Latinos in gangs. There were Jews, Irish,White, and of course Black and Latinos. He basically told us that gangs begin by bullying another race that came to this country after them. So they formed groups to protect themselves at first, then gangs became greedy. They started turf wars and decided that Newark wasn't big enough for all of them, so they went by the motto kill or be killed. Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to be dramatic or anything, that's the actor's job, but this really happened. Today gangs go by the same motto and sell drugs in the process,and kill innocent people or even kids just for the hell of it or to show off . Back then it was about protection. Now people join gangs for respect, but in my opinion you have to earn my respect instead of putting a gun in my face demanding it.
By: Bri Evans
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