Baltimore is Dying | A WBFF News Documentary

[@urwhytefrightisurproblem8018]

Born and raised in Baltimore and when a cop asked me how old son was. I told him that my son was 8. He told me that he would be lockng him up soon, around 11-12. I was floored. My son and his friends were playing cops and robbers and my son was always the cop but a cop would target him?? Nah, not on my watch. I moved to Florida three months later. My son is now 23, live on his own, getting his master's in marine biology, no babies, no felonies!! I got the hell out of there to give my son a chance and I'm glad that I did

[@ellehcin2056]

Very happy you took ACTION when a child predicts their Death we have to do something. Glad you did!!

[@lateishathompson9093]

I know that’s right!

[@pretty_lilcryer2926]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@angeluvsvid]

Its systematic Racial profiling and discrimination thats feeding a fostering the criminal element of the city cause these corrupted police and politicians already instilled in their justice system that every minorities are predeterminined of being criminals they already plotting their downfall the system is corrupt

[@laurielambert7593]

@@angeluvsvid TRUTH! Systematic racism is the root and primary culprit

[@jubei3219]

Worked in Baltimore City Schools, the worst two years of my life. You expect teachers to work hard when students and parents cuss them out, assault, steal and then complain if the teacher gives the student an accurate grade. Lack of accountability on the parent's part, excuses, excuses, excuses. These kids' minds are destroyed before they even reach middle school except for a handful, the rest will drag them down like crabs in a barrel. Then they look at you strangely because you are not a violent maniac ready to kill at the drop of a dime.

[@luvbig41]

Definitely lack of accountability on the parents part. My parents would've never cussed out a teacher in front of me if there was a need to. Mind you.....my parents have never cussed out a teacher and would only do so if a teacher had hit me. I once saw a parent cuss out a teacher in front of the child. The child was laughing and of course he never respected the teacher after that. The teacher of course ignored the child in class. I would've done the same.

[@MPam1619]

I can definitely relate. I taught in the "high risk" quadrant of Washington, DC 18 years ago. All the kids did was fight and call each other the n word. And, at parent-teacher conference time guess how many parents showed up? Now i understand that parents have to work, but you have to have your priorities straight. Somebody needs to be checkin' up on what your kids are doing or not doing in school!!

[@edsferro615]

Lack of accountability!! Nailed it, should be the poster for the democratic party. Liberal policies of if your a person of color blame everyone, and everything else...but god forbid owning your choices and having accountability for your actions!

[@MrProfchaos71]

Stop voting for democrats

[@cashcream1]

Jesus 😢

[@aVerveQuest]

I was homeless in Baltimore and it was always the young kids 12,13 that you had to fear bc they had a psychopathic mentality. I was stabbed, choked out, set on fire, all for sport, not money or beef, just bc the kids were bored. It's always violence in the young that's the first sign of cultural death.

[@avamasquerade]

How are you gonna worry about violence and systemic corruption when it's clear from this video that both proliferate only because they refuse to prosecute *criminals* walking around with TONS of the devil's lettuce??? This doc is pure propaganda.

[@effewe2]

I blame their moms

[@daleestep9518]

Those people and those communities are a lost cause

[@houseofhas9355]

​@@effewe2 I blame their moms too. Kicks at 8 say to you we should leave & that's not a sign from GOD to GTFO then your a terrible mother.

[@effewe2]

@@houseofhas9355 We need to give parents the right to beat their kids again. Rigid discipline is what kept me alive and safe in South Central LA. I would not dare disobey my dad or mom or grandma. They would beat me in front of the LAPD and of course, the cops loved it. Saved them from beating the shit out of me for getting into trouble.

[@WrighteousBrand]

My mom moved out of Baltimore in 1984 to save my life we moved to Connecticut. I probably would end up like this young man or I’ll be the killer. Best gift ever I thank her as often as I can for her bravery moving to a strange place and starting over to make sure I have a chance. I am now 53 yrs old I was 13 then.

[@Grundig305]

It’s funny how you guys move near whitey to save yourselves and then complain how mean and racist he is..

[@ShineForlyn777]

Glad it worked out for you. God Bless you and your Mother.

[@Mannie_Sanchez92]

Salute to your Queen!

[@WrighteousBrand]

@Jessica Smith wow Jessica I’m so sorry you had to experience that. I pray that you can still leave there to somewhere better.

[@sunkissed4261]

I moved last year my boys are 14,12,11 Started all over w/ no family or friends down in a little town in Florida.

[@ericg6886]

I've travelled all over the country, and out of every major city I've ever been in, I've never felt more uneasy than when I was in Baltimore. You can tell you're always being watched...targeted if you will. I worked in construction so I lived out of hotels. I can tell you in Baltimore, unlike any other city, I'd never leave the hotel at night. If I was hungry, I'd either order out or just wait until morning. You could literally hear gunshots every night, and sirens. There is NOTHING inherently different about Baltimore than other cities. there isn't a distinct lack of opportunity compared to other large cities. What you have is a unique cultural problem. The "no snitching" mentality in Baltimore is unlike any other city I've been in. I get the mistrust of police, but if you want to stop burying your kids you have to get together as a community and say enough is enough. There's no pride in shielding absolute piece of shit criminals.

[@ibabechanel]

@Szwegorz Gwajn ....a.. and blm. (clm - criminal lives matter)

[@bobwhite3895]

Not to mention stop electing incompetent jackasses like Scott, qualification over ethnicity.

[@Hip-Hop-Hypocrites]

Well said!

[@calvinbriggs1840]

Philly Chicago close 2nd 3rd in some cases in any order don’t forget Detroit L A New Orleans St. Louis it’s a plague

[@DrLauraRPalmer]

I don’t think the average iQ there is higher than 85 on average and that’s probably the highest to be truthful. And where you have groups over below average mentality you typically have stark raven violence. It’s a lower iQ trait to solve everything with violence. You won’t tend to find intelligent groups of people handling their problems like that.

[@paulholland8953]

Left Baltimore MD in 2016 and Took My family South Never Stopped Except for Food and Gas In Charlotte NC Thank God We made it Out Safe!! No Regrets at All.

[@Jrb919]

Welcome to nc bro!

[@leyamarie7666]

Lol I left NC for Baltimore silly me

[@laurielambert7593]

@@leyamarie7666 Giggles. Do you like B-More? I haven't visited in 6 years. Sometimes, I miss the socialization, seafood, entertainment and seeing US constantly.

[@rustysilk685]

You are very smart im trying now to leave this shithole.

[@forgottensoulsofamerica22]

Word I’m from the 252

[@Ffollies]

There comes a point where you have to start taking responsibility for your own actions and stop blaming someone or something else. Sure there are many causes beyond your control but you can start by being accountable for your actions.

[@ParkerCharlesGabriel]

They won’t take accountability. Way too much pride

[@kennedy7shawn]

10,000% agree. We can make all the laws we want, we can make it illegal to even own a gun, or even ammunition. These bad actors don't care about your laws, they exploit the system. There needs to be a shift of values at the core of individuals. Otherwise, a lot of major cities will descend fully into chaos and anarchy.

[@ibabechanel]

@@ParkerCharlesGabriel "Way too much pride" What's causing this ?

[@dixonpinfold2582]

@@ibabechanel Shame. Excessive pride is shame's cloak.

[@JamesBond-t]

Atp if we had politicians and others building the city back up give them more jobs and more money and more food and help the crime rate would slow down but they would need to enforce the laws enforcement no matter how hard it gets we need these laws enforced

[@williammcgeehan3424]

He did an armed robbery, a carjacking, and a sexual assault. Everything gets thrown out of court by some bleeding heart judge. He gets a 10 year sentence with 9 suspended for the sex assault. Maybe he got some street justice from one of 👉 HIS victims or the relative from one of his vics.

[@elev8torguy130]

Stop blaming the city. Blame the culture.

[@austinpatteson2136]

Blame Fox News for being the bastion of misinformation.

[@hamilton7798]

Huh? This is part of the problem. Redirect, redirect, redirect. We are talking about violence in a city, that’s killing people, black people mostly, and you want to talk about Fox News? That’s the same tactic that has been the enable force allowing this situation to continue.

[@jamescsjrwork9516]

@@austinpatteson2136 Lie.

[@chadwicktaylorsr2193]

@@hamilton7798 they don't report white crimes on news media

[@travelingdude1621]

Fake liberal News is one of the culprits.

[@Signofcommunication92]

This breaks my heart. As a black woman who lives in Baltimore, I am saddened that I am more afraid of my own people. This hatred and silence HAS to stop! We complain of others hurting us when in reality, we are the only true threat to our community. Change has got to happen, sooner than later. 😢

[@jonspengler5891]

White liberals will ensure to us continues

[@scotabot7826]

Thank you for being honest!!

[@JayAlba8]

How popular is your opinion within your community?

[@WiseOwl_1408]

Big doubt that will ever happen. Narrative seems to be it's all white peoples fault for the actions of others. I get the past happened and put people in bad situations down the road but some sort of responsibility has to happen. Very unfortunate all around

[@frankiecarbone5119]

I never thought people of my race as my people.

[@geraldlawson1011]

Baltimore City is dying like so many other cities in the United States and around the world. And the reason why it is dying is that many young parents regardless of how young we were didn't take the time to raise our children. We can blame All of the political leaders including the Mayor and formal Mayors but it's the truth. I coached Little League Baseball for nearly 15 years and what saddens me the most is I can count using both hands going around one time the amount of parent support I received during those years. I am not going to blame the Mayor although I could, the true leaders of this society start right in our homes and it's with the parents. God knows I made my share of mistakes but I am not going to transfer my demons onto others. Let us ALL take responsibility.

[@customdesigns7924]

I WISH I COULD MAKE YOUR COMMENT GO VIRAL!!! YOU ARE 1,000% RIGHT AS RICE✊🏾🙏🏾💪🏾👍🏾

[@laurielambert7593]

PEACE. I noticed the decline of parent participation, also. "Babies having Babies". Many of the young parents are incapable of being parents. My parents were teens when I was born [1964]. Fortunately, my Great/Grand parents taught them how to raise me. Back then, our communities enforced marriage. Yes @ take responsibility and be accountable! Gratitude for sharing.

[@serenelibra61]

AMEN!

[@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827]

Maybe some people should start after school program for the children in the city of Baltimore . For one thing got to start when the children are very young before there friend can influence them .

[@merkcityboy834]

America is crumbling it's already done it's only a matter of time before before all this ends.

[@Logic-Is-Uncommon]

Anyone watching this who lives in a dangerous city or neighborhood, GET OUT as fast as you can! Even if life is difficult to begin with, it's better than you being victimised or experiencing your child(ren) being senselessly murdered, and you will have better peace of mind giving them a chance to flourish in a safer environment. You have the power and the duty to protect you and your loved ones, if it's truly important to you.

[@realchrystalherron]

Say that again.

[@linkfromhyrule5504]

I grew up on Baltimore. I left Baltimore in 2004 and moved to Westminster, and left Maryland altogether in 2006. I blame soft on crime do nothing corrupt politicians and some parents who don't raise their kids right just because they don't care.

[@r.pres.4121]

The trouble with most parents today is they want to be popular with their kids rather than being parents and setting rules and a sense of direction for these kids. This is a problem in both urban and suburban areas.

[@g.m.5395]

@@r.pres.4121 👌👍👏

[@BishopWalters12]

MD has been destroyed by Democrats, it's overpriced and violent. Even the small towns and suburbs have gone downhill with violence and drugs. I'm glad that I left about 18 years ago.

[@RUHappyATM]

@@r.pres.4121 The worst are those who profess they are FRIENDS with their children...WTF?

[@charlesgerety1403]

They can't make any law that will change low IQ

[@TheAryChampagne]

As someone who’s not from Baltimore but now lives here it’s a culture problem. Yes. It is extremely dirty, built up frustration of people in the city, & lots of jealous/envy natured people. It’s sad. Baltimore has so much potential - but the people of this place who’s a native here don’t feel that way. I wonder why?

[@laurielambert7593]

Systematic racism

[@TheAryChampagne]

@@laurielambert7593 systematic racism is real but y’all treat your own worse than anyone else. Hence why I said built up frustration. Unnecessary frustration towards the wrong people at that.

[@laurielambert7593]

@@TheAryChampagne Truth. Before the crack cocaine, there was love, support and many of us were united. It created a void and despair within me [others]...the entire city. I haven't back in a few years.

[@TheAryChampagne]

@@laurielambert7593 yeah.. I see that play out also. Huge drug problem here.

[@laurielambert7593]

@@TheAryChampagne I want to know where there isn't a drug problem? Amerikkka has always been an addictive society. Much of the violence/murder stems from addictions. Gambling is a huge, silent addiction that often destroys families.

[@reddi672]

As A Man born and raised in Baltimore, I can agree that the Democrats that have ran this city is at fault for misuse of tax dollars and a few other things. But they aren't the ones having children in the hood without fathers. No child should ever have to tell their mother they are scared to go outside. Or have no choice but to go to these Ancient Inner city schools. Too many women are selfishly having kids in bad environments, versus getting out first and breaking the cycle. Personal Accountability is everything.

[@kizziekente2468]

You said that!!! I'm on the fence about what a person can and cannot do. Only because I understand NOT EVERYONE has the mental capacity to "change"(breaking the cycle)... jus my opinion....

[@jenniferfravel4355]

Uhm. The women also didn't climb on top of themselves and get pregnant

[@daughterofzion778]

@@jenniferfravel4355 tell his a$$

[@daughterofzion778]

Women can only get pregnant once a year while 1 man can have multiple babies a year. Y'all dudes need to wrap it up and stop blaming women when y'all he the ones leaving y'all kids and be creating broken homes.

[@brunobrunosjourney9944]

Couldn’t agree with you more Reddi

[@obxmay]

Packed up and left west Baltimore (near 10 Hills / Mt. de Sales) back in '03 after our home was broken into for the 2nd. time. Both times my wife & children were at home while I was working downtown. Seeing what's left of the inner harbor and surrounding areas is truly mind blowing. SMH. And just to think that it's only going to get worse.

[@picardy7488]

The Inner Harbor really only served tourists and not Baltimore communities (athough provided some jobs) and much of the failure is the general failing of retail. We'll see what happens when the "new" Inner Harbor is built.

[@j887276]

Baltimore native. It has nothing to do with the city or education, it's the culture in these neighborhoods. Looked up my 4 childhood friends from Baltimore a while ago, 3 died from drug overdoses and the 4th is alive but was locked up for murder.

[@eastcoastenergy]

Correct: There is no gun violence, it's violent men. The schools have not failed, the PARENTS (especially the MEN) have failed. I know because I grew up in a Baltimore ghetto. The behavior of NOT taking responsibility of one's own action is a plague to crime ridden neighborhoods in Baltimore. This documentary blames the WRONG crowd and encourages NON-responsibility and a new cycle begins, No surprise. Same thing every year. Terrible.

[@kzariuscook1275]

@@eastcoastenergy you cant blame the parents either. I doubt the parents tell their children to go out and murder people and commit crimes. In the eyes of God every human is responsible for his or her own crimes and sins once the attain puberty. Once you attain puberty you consciously know right from wrong. stop blaming the parents

[@artisticagi]

@@kzariuscook1275 absolutely it’s the parents. Why are your kids gravitating towards that instead of college and achievement? You have multiple single mothers in the comments section saying this as well

[@Kwamya10]

@kzarius cook Parents are responsible for bringing them into the world. They were likely brought into similar situations so I understand your sympathy but you cannot excuse parents for the upbringing of their children.

[@aurastarlight2821]

Some these kids are just wanna be fukin followers & wasn’t even raised like that & came from beautiful homes & was well raised They just be following behind their friends Money see monkey do & I hope they realize being a junkie & gettin high is not cool before it’s too late . Kids can be very hard headed Like my grandmother used to tell me when I was a kid a hard head make a soft azz & it’s more dangerous now than when I was a kid growing up & yes this city got worse & worse

[@crustycobs2669]

No male role models, no parenting, blame the system, blame somebody else, always the same

[@powerplay4real174]

The do have male role models so what you mean 🎃 They just got the wrong darn role models ,models of violence and corruption in the streets, alleys ways and even some homes 🤔🎃🎃🙂🎃🎃🤔

[@MichaelParker39]

Yes you can’t discipline your children anymore

[@ericheart1198]

Never ending cycle.

[@cybertek3188]

No fathers or father figure in the home.

[@NoahBodze]

@@powerplay4real174 What DO you mean? Sentences have verbs. Many people spent thousands of dollars on you, personally, to become educated and you’re showing us that we would have been better off setting that money on fire for warmth.

[@middlechamber3574]

I left Baltimore in 2010 and never looked back. That wretched City died a long time ago; it's simply a Zombie of violence, severe drug abuse, horrific public education system, corrupt law enforcement and City Council and a general disregard for anybody's life. Whenever I visit, it's all I can manage at day #2 to keep from leaving. I'm glad I left; and I fully recommend anybody that desires to leave - DO IT, you won't regret it.

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

I left Baltimore in 2010 and never looked back. That wretched City died a long time ago; it's simply a Zombie of violence, severe drug abuse, horrific public education system, corrupt law enforcement and City Council and a general disregard for anybody's life. Whenever I visit, it's all I can manage at day #2 to keep from leaving. I'm glad I left; and I fully recommend anybody that desires to leave - DO IT, you won't regret it.

[@pp3k3jamail]

I never lived in Baltimore but I'm from Philadelphia and I currently live down the Washington DC area. I would advise you not even visiting Baltimore. I saw a story was it last year or a couple years a guy who moved away from Philadelphia but went back to Philadelphia just to visit some family and he ended up getting murdered for no reason. That along with many other reasons is why I will never step foot in Philadelphia ever. Also the majority of my close family members don't live in Philadelphia anymore like my mom brothers cousins aunts so have no reason to go back to that hell hole of a place.

[@middlechamber3574]

@@pp3k3jamail EXACTLY 💯

[@boardervt]

3 kids with 3 different men out of wedlock, this is the root of the issue

[@danielsgeographicchannel8083]

I am from Baltimore born and raised! Trust me it is unbearable losing family and friends to safety issues and insecurity in the city 🌃! I am proud that I have a strong family support and structure that keep me safe and efficiently educated for 25 years of my life! Daniels Geographic Channel

[@alehiabrown5246]

I lived there for 15yrs😔😔😥😥 it is sad for what it has become..

[@mr.dakamd5444]

Drugs

[@stringerbell8945]

@@mr.dakamd5444 Are everywhere

[@isaiahmoore7664]

However the white community is thriving in Baltimore city .....

[@cynthiahyman-haynes8969]

I love my City, and you know that. YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND once you receive the following; domestic violence charges,sex offences, drug offenses, charges of strong arm robbery , murder, any violent crime. The Maryland Employment System is Unforgiving. NO JOB FOR YOU SON, BABYGIRL,MOMIE. MR. MAYOR THANK YOU FOR CHANGING YOU DRUG TESTING LAW FOR DEPARTMENT OF.PUBLIC WORK JOBS. CHANGE THE EXPÙNGEMENT LAW FOR YÒUR BALTIMORE Maryland Residence.

[@slipknotie]

It’s not the schools job to raise your children. My hearts go out to the families who have suffered such great and tragic loss

[@cashapark87s25]

Yep not the school or government that's what people don't understand..

[@plasmaboi8885]

No it's not. The parents have to take accountability. But the school system has to teach these children. They are so busy trying to feed your children, cloth your children and babysit your children, they are forgetting their purpose, which is to EDUCATE. If we don't educate our children then the same vicious cycle will keep repeating itself. A good education is the best way to fight poverty. This school system needs to be overhauled and reimagined since that is what we are doing with everything else now a days. We also need to get these babies out of homes with drug problems. Drugs are like a virus, it spreads and affect everyone in the home.

[@MaruskaStarshaya]

​@@plasmaboi8885 school has to give knowledge like math, chemistry, history but not educate your kids how to be kind, humane and so on - it is a parents duty. When parents fail to raise humans we end up having this shit.

[@ChrisStavros]

Seriously, you could put these same kids to the best school in the country and all that would happen is they would transform that school into shit. Take the people of Baltimore and put them in a utopia, and they will transform it into a dangerous, disgusting, bleak, hopeless, dark concrete jungle, all in a week.

[@danielpeters2282]

It is their job to teach

[@rickypunihaole3790]

So sad it's disgusting that these people don't value human life. My 22 year old daughter was murdered by an ex-boyfriend and my mother was killed in a hit and run 20 years ago I'm have buried so many of my family. This stuff is evil, I don't understand this world we live on.

[@JSB1729]

Very sorry for your loss. May they rest in peace.

[@terrygross5740]

I am and African American male, and let's face it, this is happening for the most part in our own communities. In Other words there is a lot of BAD!!! parenting going on in our communities. We are blaming everyone else for what our own people are doing.

[@devildigger1404]

So you were born in Africa ?

[@picardy7488]

@@devildigger1404 What do you mean by that? He wrote African American.

[@justtim9767]

"A truer word was never spoken".

[@rml9121]

​@@devildigger1404Your response is absolutely ignorant.

[@cuteninetailsfox]

Where you born? If you born in America you just american not African American

[@johnlilly2991]

I left Baltimore thirty years ago when my daughter was born in St.Agnes hospital, was the best thing I ever did for my child! I now wouldn't even go through the city, where I used to work and play until I was 30, unless I absolutely have to! God bless the good people who have to live there!💒💒💒

[@historyprofessor1985]

As a man born and raised in Baltimore, it breaks my heart to see my city known more for its deaths, than the remarkable lives which come from within. At age 36, I have exceeded the life expectancy for the average black man born in this city, which is pathetic. I feel blessed to have never been absorbed by the demons which seem to run rampant in Baltimore, and unlike many, nonetheless still feel proud to call it my home. For real change to occur, there needs to be a comprehensive destruction of the culture of corruption in city government and its institutions in general. Without those changes, nothing else will !

[@Константин-д6щ]

Most of the light skinned people from baltimore suffer the most from drug addiction and death too.

[@historyprofessor1985]

@@Константин-д6щ , First off, what does the skin color have to do with the price of tea in Britain? Next off, what purpose is this pointless comment supposed to serve?

[@Константин-д6щ]

@@historyprofessor1985 You mentioned race like ONLY black people in Baltimore suffer so I corrected you is all. Have a nice day and have a Merry Christmas/Happy Yule.

[@1whocs486]

I'm glad you made it and I'm sorry for those who didn't

[@laurielambert7593]

@@Константин-д6щ The focus is BLACK people. Many of the light skinned [pale faces] in Long Island, NY are drugs addicts and dying from overdosing daily. [shrugs] I'm from Maryland and have lived in several parts of B-more. Though heroin hadn't resurfaced yet.

[@dcspace7198]

I love Maryland I left 14 tears ago, the problem with Maryland is that the people never change, I always come to visit because I still have family there but it seems like the state and the people are stuck in a Time Warp.

[@small_fries7573]

Have u thought about whether u go 2 heaven or hell after this life? Cuz life is short & fragile. Look at how many peeps die each day...but there's hope... It is alright to be concern or not know about what happens after this life. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him! God does like you. You have to reach our to Him by prayers 🙏 ❤️ ♥️. Let Him know your issues 🙏 He is listening to you.

[@gotcha9983]

Youre right. No progress

[@Exitthematrix2020]

Same. From PG County and visiting home is unnerving. ‘For what?’ is what I ask myself.

[@picardy7488]

You mean the entire state of Maryland? Maryland is progressive ("people never change"?) compared to many other areas of the country. Plenty of great areas of Maryland.

[@jasminerosewater3891]

I live in Baltimore and I want to counter this narrative that the whole city is a hellscape. I'm a young Black professional living my absolute best life. I met the love of my life at the farmer's market and we started a family. My neighborhood is a beautiful place to be raising kids and enjoying my life, garden, marriage, and life.

[@LuhHou]

Clearly you're not living in the neighborhoods shown in the video. Maybe you're the one living under a rock

[@jasminerosewater3891]

@@LuhHou I made my statement to counter the narrative that the whole city is a hellscape in disarray. Hundreds of thousands of people here are living a happy "normal" life. You missed the point.

[@Mr.Peabody961]

I’m glad you found your way. You are in the minority of people who understand what working and family really is. You are very fortunate.

[@patrickforrest9209]

@@LuhHouclearly he said he wasn’t living in these hoods. A different experience for one doesn’t mean he’s living under a rock. Your comment is one that can only come from a very low functioning mind

[@gamingclipz7309]

I’m sorry but it starts at home! If you have a stable home this doesn’t happen. We need to start having better relationships

[@godsamazing2090]

Tell that to the parents who children are apart of the opioid crisis and raised their kids with both parents in good neighborhoods.... Yes, a strong family foundation is good to have but it's not the know all be all. Now, imagine bringing children up in a marginalized community...

[@anthonyivory1335]

I used to believe that as well, but I've seen way too many parents give their kids life, home, education and hearts desire, only to see those same kids turn into the most ungrateful, immoral, entitled horrors you've ever seen. It's the surrounding culture , the school's can't fail a kid who won't even try or doesn't value what it has to offer. It's remarkable that our ancestors, slaves, were able to learn under the most horrific and oppressive conditions imaginable and we complain about what we don't have instead of using what we do have, an opportunity. No easy solution in sight, everyone has to be willing to do their part, and that includes the children committing these awful crimes. Stop it! T

[@laurielambert7593]

@@godsamazing2090 Right! I'm from MD and have live in B-More and the county. Been in Long Island, NY since 2014. The majority of addicts are white, from middle class families and are overdosing daily. I'm expecting to see at least 7 ambulances come through today to collect bodies from New Year's overdoses. When they receive their social security [the 1st and 3rd monthly], the police/ambulance sirens are constant. Also, fire dept from meth houses catching fire.

[@laurielambert7593]

@@anthonyivory1335 Fortunately, I'm not descendant of slaves. My Ancestors/Elders taught US how to use what we have to create/build what we opt, to be honest and fend for self. When the govt released crack cocaine into impoverished neighborhoods, it destroyed families- deleting the LOVE, nurturing, teachings and wisdom of parents/grandparents/ OUCH!

[@godsamazing2090]

@@laurielambert7593 Wow 😳😬 That's really sad, fr. 🥺 I'm praying for these ppl. Cause, I know it's not easy to rehabilitate from such line of drugs.

[@pamgreenfield2853]

Baltimore is already dead. Tourists don’t come here anymore. Locals are scared even to hang out in their front porches it makes me so sad. 300 people or more dying is NOT normal. No respect for human decency.

[@niggaramos]

The Spirit of the People of Baltimore and every other Inner City like it is not dead, it's been put to sleep. We were not born/created to be the people we have become, It's time we awaken with Truth for Truth (not government) will make Us Free!

[@Tinbeef22]

Over 1500 murder a year in Jamaica compare to 300 and that don't stop tourists. Jamaica would be happy to see 300 murders and that's a way smaller place than Baltimore.

[@niggaramos]

@@Tinbeef22 1 is too many!!! Until we get to know that our Spiritual (not religious) Being is the same as the next individual we will continue the self hatred against our Brothers and Sisters for to KNOW THY SPIRITUAL SELF is to know GOD. There are hundreds if not thousands of religions that causes division and hatred. Ex: Christians vs Muslims Catholics vs Protestants and so on and so on... Most religions say they believe there is one God but that God is only their God and every other religion is wrong. We all have but one Sun of God.

[@ms.donaldson2533]

It will become the New World Medical Resort town for Rockefeller Public Health at Johns Hopkins. They have already created their New World Pier for the occasion. In the 80s they gave us the "We are the World" reform.

[@budstran2121]

I traveled to Baltimore and wondered streets were quiet and people rarely seen Went to Lexington without knowing that's dangerous area later, thank Yeshua haMasiach I'm safe

[@williamherring2349]

A common denominator of these stories are missing fathers.

[@travelingdude1621]

True as well as blacks and liberals. 👌🏻

[@ms.donaldson2533]

@@travelingdude1621 Baltimore is controlled by Zionist and Jesuits - did you really think you would get the opinion of black or liberal. This is Baal'timore, the more honest you are, they harder hell rains on you. :)

[@Moonlight_Shad0w]

@@ms.donaldson2533 sure

[@sexytrinny52]

Baby thats a Lie. I've known many of young men and women who grow up in two parent home and still became a crinimal or a vicitm

[@Tomorrison28]

@@sexytrinny52 the stats don't lie. The majority of men incarcerated for violent crimes come from single mother homes.

[@Warren_GG]

The boys mom said that’s not the path that you want to go down… That’s the exact lifestyle and attitude that’s promoted in every rap song that they listen to every single day that gets drilled into their head

[@JuicyRealTalk]

Exactly!

[@jimpetway8216]

I moved out of Baltimore and left the state never to go back , it’s disgusting….

[@RobertDGordon]

I moved my family to Georgia in 2004, I couldn’t risk them being in that environment any longer. I moved to the county, had my kids in private school, we had good jobs… but it still wasn’t enough. I’m thankful for the change in environment for my kids, and myself. I’ve visited several times over the years, and every trip leaves me more disheartened regarding the future of Baltimore.

[@RobertDGordon]

@Shalonda Faison Why Australia?

[@isaiahmoore7664]

It us , whites live well here

[@prodogtwodogman3857]

@Shalonda Faison Australia doesn’t allow just anyone to emigrate there like the US. It’s quite difficult to become an Australian citizen.

[@Georgiagr-uf5kq]

I was born in Baltimore and lived in northeast Baltimore till I was 7. My mom moved us to Augusta GA area. I'm so thankful she did. We had the best life growing up. My whole family is from Baltimore and none of us live there anymore. Everyone moved out of the city. Most ppl don't even know I'm originally from Baltimore. It's sad I'm embarrassed to even say I'm from there. I say I'm from GA.

[@RobertDGordon]

@@Georgiagr-uf5kq I’m from northeast Baltimore as well (Waverly). I watched a video on harborplace a week or so ago, it just seems like the city has given up on itself. All of my siblings have left the city as well. Whenever I tell someone where I’m from, they usually ask “Is it as bad as it is on The Wire”, and regrettably I have to inform them that it’s much worse. There are KZbin channels solely devoted to reporting on the rampant crime there.

[@carlettamarypittman5139]

I have lived in almost every area of Baltimore city most of my entire life. You really don't know how bad it is until you move away and realize life is different. My first night living in the County I couldn't sleep because it was so quiet. I really became adapted to hearing gun shots, sirens, ambulance and choppers. Baltimore city is terrible and very dangerous. I went back to one of my old neighborhoods and it looked like a 3rd world country. Let's talk about the schools. I worked for Baltimore city schools back in early 2000 and it's still the same. No heat or air and lack of parental involvement. The schools are like jails and I would show up late just to be fired but they never let me go so I resigned after I was locked in the gym with a kid carrying a knife. One 7th grader was sent to school to sell drugs for his grandmother and this was middle school. (Highlandtown) Political corruption is by far the worst in Baltimore city. Everyone is dirty. From city hall to the police leutinents to the school board. If you are a Democrat you have a way to win in Baltimore EASY. they pass down the same poverty politics while they rob the city blind. In 2015 billions of dollars came from the federal government that went into the pockets of corruption. The people are lazy voters who allow this to happen. It's your own people who run Baltimore keeping it poor. Baltimore had a bill back in the 80's to get rid of squeegee kids on the corner and they dropped it...... now look. I really don't know how I survived living in the city as my family was in a shoot out at the age of 13. My Dad protected us after my mom and brother were assaulted. There is so much to be said but my final word is this. Change your way of thinking. Visit other areas and work hard to become better and you will get better. My greatest fear is to go back and that I will die working before I live back in Baltimore city.

[@small_fries7573]

I agree 👍. Good thang u grind hard & consistent. Big up 2 ya! It is alright to be concern or not know about what happens after this life. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him! God does like you. You have to reach our to Him by prayers 🙏 ❤️ ♥️. Let Him know your issues 🙏 He is listening to you.

[@muymal9678]

I feel ya I'd move out to the woods whittle me a house out of some sticks and trees before I live around afro Americans again

[@pandroidigital]

I grew up in the city until about 15. Moved to the county and it was definitely a shift in the culture, more conducive to how I wanted to live. Sadly so, the 'city mentality ' has arrived out here. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@nikom6997]

it's cancer... promoted by liberals and their socialist ideologies @@pandroidigital

[@DaemonValentine]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a line as chilling as “some of the kids were educating now, will be some of the funerals we will attend later” especially because these victims are children. RIP to all the victims and I wish love and support for all the families that have lost.

[@meganchristi1]

I’m here from Los Angeles & I’ve never seen such strife in a city. The way black men hang out in front of stores & shoot at each is alarming.

[@usanumba1916]

Los Angeles is a shit hole , I live here , best to get out sooner than later

[@Mangohabernero]

You from LA and never seen that!? Lmao hard to believe

[@usanumba1916]

@@Mangohabernero lmaoo yeah fr

[@Mangohabernero]

@@usanumba1916 doesn’t add up lol

[@skip031890]

Black excellence!

[@HD-J.R.]

Sad beyond words. I loved Baltimore, owned a home there, worked there, left the city and state in '96 because of everything in this story. Its obvious I still care because here I am watching this. The feeling of helplessness! This video leaves me so sad. God bless you all that are stuck there. I pray for your health, safety and happiness.

[@macgoldie7771]

Baltimore is a cesspool of ignorant blacks

[@turtletruth]

Police don't protect the way people think they do! POLICE "Serve and Protect" the states for PROFIT, they do not serve God or the taxpayers that pay their salaries! (Castle Rock vs Gonzales 545 U.S. 748 (2005). QUALIFIED IMMUNITY protects and shields CORRUPT Fairy-tale Heroes in BLUE from Accountability and Liability distinguishing the POLICE as the #1 "Most Hated TAX Collecting TYRANTS" against good citizens and humanity!.... (Police = Violence, aggression, narcissism, alcoholism, and, if there is a God, suicide!). - QUALIFIED IMMUNITY "PERVERTS" HUMANITY AND EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.......

[@iluvucuzjesus5347]

I know many folks up in the DMV that came to GA including myself 25 years ago. I am going to say what was told me when I got down here " Welcome remember why you came and don't mess it up" So with that i will never vote for the liberal corrupt folks of the city I came from (DC) . Folks say conservative this and that but why folks coming down here then? You can keep all that babykilling abortion gay stuff . You can call me backward then why all these folks coming here cause your way don't work

[@DundalkTV]

Where did you live?

[@HD-J.R.]

​@@DundalkTVNortheast Baltimore.

[@bleueggos6798]

It's rough around here,I I've in Brooklyn and my daughter and her friend was just talking about seeing a young man gunned down in front of the corner store across the street where her friend lives and seeing his lifeless body just laying there and not caring until they realized they knew him , it's sad how desensitized my children are growing up in this place but financially we're stuck wish us luck

[@humansgettingpossessed6469]

This is about bmore bro not ny

[@bleueggos6798]

@@humansgettingpossessed6469 check the map Brooklyn is a neighborhood in bmore it's near cherry hill

[@humansgettingpossessed6469]

@@bleueggos6798 ohhhh idk why I thought u was talking about NY my fault folk

[@humansgettingpossessed6469]

The hood is a "project" they want all this to happen

[@humansgettingpossessed6469]

@@bleueggos6798 were mice in a "projects" put us in neighborhoods gave closest jobs to foreigners think about it who works at the liquor stores or Chinese or grocery store. They gave Jobs to foreigners then left crates of crack and guns in our neighborhoods

[@allinspiriation6140]

1.) Hold rappers accountable (cheerleaders of death) 2.)Go back to being involved parents (Stop trying to be a kid again.) 3.)Come together as a people ( stop being petty towards each other and get the job done.) 4.)Stop looking for others to get you out. (This is a family problem not a money problem.)

[@DieshiaMcAll]

Lived in Miami, LA and ATL since leaving in 2018; won't be looking back. The mentality and mindset will kill a dream whether holding yourself back or dying prematurely. Know your worth; the world is waiting for you.

[@quinneylee837]

Moved to VA in 2000 and although life has had it's ups and downs, I have never even Considered moving back. And tbh, I realized right after relocating and coming back to visit that whenever I stay there for too long I start to feel depressed. Everytime. Smh it hurts to know my city has such a demonic spirit hovering over it. I pray for my loved ones EVERYDAY.

[@Bella-Mae0422]

That's exactly how I feel! I've moved away 5 years ago but whenever I go back to visit I get so depressed. I can't help it.

[@BlackLuv17]

That is something to consider. Evil has taken over Baltimore. MUST Find a way to change That. It May take a collective to rid That city of that existence.. thanks for sharing this information.

[@88meatwad]

Facts. Every time I go back I get the depressed vibe.

[@danielkokal8819]

I'm in VA too. moved from Pittsburgh (Pgh). used to go back when Pgh was depressed. in the 80's. now its lookin real good. clean, safe, prosperous. twice voted most livable city. If Pgh can do it so can B-more.

[@_RobBanks]

@@danielkokal8819 thats interesting, can you share stats that pittsburgh is improving? i have seen mostly accounts of the violence and heroin (fentanyl) getting way outta hand, like the majority of the country,

[@r.p.5903]

When I child tells you something like" I know I'm going to die", you must act immediately.

[@justincook181]

Maybe he thought the father of the girl he raped was gonna kill him….

[@justincook181]

NM It was the ghetto. So it is highly unlikely she had a father.

[@MajesticLawnGnome]

Exactly she should have left smh

[@deborahhouston2110]

Exactly. I wish the mother was more proactive. It’s a shame bc she don’t have the extended supports .

[@TheMeme0208]

If you don't have resources to move immediately you're stuck.

[@FactsTrumpFeelings.]

I thought black lies matter we’re gonna sort these things out, then I remembered , they’re just spending the money on big houses..

[@sirarnie9837]

I was born and raised in one of the worst neighborhoods in Baltimore. I always thank God that I made it out alive. I hate to say it but there is nothing that can be done to help the city. The people don't want to change and the government is inept. Things can't get better with that equation.

[@smylzjames1]

Sounds like you was Sandtown-Winchester, Biddle, or Cherry Hill. Some blocks are just too depressing.

[@laurielambert7593]

@@smylzjames1 Cherry Hill...yea..wow...depressing

[@laurielambert7593]

Glad YOU ARE ALIVE! REMAIN SAFE!

[@MajesticLawnGnome]

Glad you made it out!

[@videojones9884]

You and me both

[@rw1139]

Grew up and lived in bmore 26 years. The best thing I ever did was leave. I'm so thankful I made it out. The urban culture is a one way ticket to jail or death.

[@optimistjumeuh5116]

Once had a friend together in boot camp at Fort Jackson, he always telling how both his uncle and brother were killed because of gang, and his only way to move out DMV was by joining the Army, he is now Fort Riley in Kansas.

[@mosessupposes2571]

A lot of us poor kids did that. If we got killed, we probably would have been killed in Baltimore anyway. And if we lived, we had some skills and the means to start our own lives in decent ways and in decent places. No one is trapped there.

[@redpillsuccess5975]

I joined to escape Baltimore

[@picardy7488]

The military is actually a good option for many - see something different, gain skills, meet other people, exposed to other ideas. Not everyone is in combat.

[@TrueStrategicEyes]

The sad truth is the mother is a failure of a parent. She knowly brought 6 children into abstract poverty

[@ISayWhatIWant]

A mother can't get pregnant alone. That same father or fathers have 6 other children with 6 other women.

[@bmorekou5697]

I'm from Park Heights & Rogers Ave. I moved out of Baltimore back in 01'. I've lost so many friends & so many over senseless violence. I go back home often and the city has gotten so much worse. I don't know what we can do but we have to so something.

[@laurielambert7593]

Park Heights...wow...In 1993, we were doing some early morning shopping there and as we exited the store, gun shots rang out! Shit! "Duck and roll" under a car! Man, that is no way to LIVE. In 2014, I was visiting a cousin for a week on Cottage Ave-it's near destitute [no industry, jobs] and constant drug sales $ income]. Dudes cleaning guns with children running around! It's near impossible to thrive. Glad you're in a safer living environment!

[@SittingWithDogs]

Thank God for Baltimore Firemen. The only thing that can be trusted & relied upon in the city government

[@SittingWithDogs]

@@theonlyone992 amen to that!

[@TheBlackSamura1]

I’m not even from Baltimore and I can still feel the pain.

[@seanblessed1322]

Fr

[@NeoTesla]

Thank God I don't live there. There's so much crime there. It's like another version of Chicago

[@dabrocheez1605]

For real I pray for my people

[@dmvfresh6166]

Bodymore Murdaland

[@retrospecative2454]

not possible. if you havent lived it

[@WrighteousBrand]

Where is Black Lives Matter in all this. We need to teach our own children and raise them in a Godly environment. Poverty breath corruption and corruption breath violence.

[@jennchristian5759]

This is so extremely sad! I was born and raised in Baltimore off Elton Ave. My grandparents worked their but off to by the house I grew up in and my family grew up in. It’s sad that when I moved out of state my family was harassed at my home off Elton Ave. They had no choice but to sell my family’s home…that was supposed to be mine! My family was forced out of our home due to violence, bullying and horrible harassment! I pray for those that live in Baltimore, I pray for change!!

[@elev8torguy130]

That's called white flight. Somehow white people are called racist for this lol. No, we choose to leave because of all the things you just mentioned.

[@kennethgilbert6154]

Very Sad, Shouldn't be such a thing of what they went thur and only trying to live in peace!

[@Worldofourown2024]

Our world's greatest and richest nation in history, uh, America, is the most hostile, narcisistic, and warlike culture in the history of humanity. I'm sorry you're going through all the setbacks from it too. Remember how we were all told that diversity is our greatest strength and how we go lied to about almost everything else too? No one knows what to do such as unite the fight against tyranny or just die as indiivduals, but the thing that destroyed America is it's corrupted debt based system and lack of a sense of unity and community. I dunno...

[@joesmith9216]

haha, admit what happened??? bet you wont!

[@CD-pp5xj]

Baltimore was a great city. Unfortunately, crime has driven businesses and people out. There is no hope in sight with the current lack of leadership. You can’t argue with 300 plus murders a year. The situation is very sad.

[@CatholicNeil]

In 1950, it was one of the greatest cities in America

[@cynthiacreamer7177]

CD. Grew up in baltimore city, currently live in b county. Baltimore was a great city growing up and today it's heartbreaking what has happened. Their is alot to blame for crumbling of city. For instance children have no respect for anyone. Work in the city and kids walk right out in front of car and dare you to hit them. Parents are kids having kids. I'm sorry your young child shouldn't be out all hours of the nite. Use to be fist fights now it's the attitude I'll shoot you and, People have no remorse about doing this. Politicians at odds with each other blaming each other and never taking responsibility for their own actions. Even though their are good in police department there is also alot of police corruption. Drugs everywhere, can't even go to the gas station without a crackhead bumming money. over 300 hundred murders a year ,and sadley already 29 murders. It's alot to blame and I could go on and on.

[@BlackLuv17]

I still feel outsiders Are doing This to make the leadership Look bad and to blame the citizens who are mainly melanated beings. I could be wrong but I still feel outsiders Are to blame. Where are all the cameras That could be identifying ALL THESE random frequent Shooters?

[@daleestep9518]

@@CatholicNeil yeah it sure was and the demographics was the complete opposite

[@CatholicNeil]

@@daleestep9518 right

[@chuckwhitson654]

Back when I was a heroin addict and drug trafficking, Baltimore was always a place that I was leery of. The only place I've ever felt unsafe, and I've been around

[@theellisc]

I graduated from TU in 1975, I taught at CCB. Being part of Mayor Shaeffer's Baltimore Renaissance, it was an exciting time, for the development of the Inner Harbor. I left Baltimore in 1992, after a second friend was killed by gun violence. I have a bunch of friends there. They avoid downtown and find their suburban neighborhoods are also no longer safe. It is a shame.

[@phoneemail9979]

Baltimore is dying. Born and raised 21225. Moving out of Baltimore before the winter. I’ve had enough 26 years is enough.

[@alexcrx0695]

Lucky man sadly I ain’t still old enough to get out of here only 14 and have seen ppl get killed infront my house it just sad yk I never expected to see that🤦🏾‍♂️

[@phoneemail9979]

@@alexcrx0695 hold your head young brother, stay focused. You have 4 years, stay quiet and plot your exit. 16 if you start educating yourself. Save save save save save every fucking dollar you make. And buy a bus ticket and chase a career. You can literally do anything you want.

[@phoneemail9979]

@Jessica Smith I’m only going to have about 1600 when I leave. As a black man, I’ve learned to be resourceful and I have made the decision to change my life.

[@gc8024]

Move to a red state. If you are a Dem. Don't bring that same mind set with you

[@NB-ir1me]

Word bro I'm in park heights 21215 litchfied an garrison right in the middle of the ghetto, I seen to many people shot I got ptsd a drug addiction and no future . Baltimore bogus asf

[@cw4608]

Jamal, if you are watching this, know that I still recall our conversation on that bench outside the hotel down by the harbor. You dreamed of having a farm. We talked about what you would need to do to realize your dream. I think about you from time to time and pray you are doing well. It has been about ten years since we talked, me an older white lady from Montana and you a young black man with a cracked phone. Our differences in geography, age, and race didn’t matter. Peace Jamal, I hope you are prospering.

[@danielmorgan4134]

I lived in Baltimore city for over 20 years. I’m just finding the means to get the hell out of there. I just bought a house in the county. It’s the mayors of Baltimore that have run it to the ground. The corrupt democratic politicians. And the culture in the communities they are to blame. I don’t see Baltimore city changing anytime soon I still live here and work here in the city. I have to agree with the story it is dying.

[@BlackLuv17]

Good to know that politics do play a part of the city's demise. Well let's hope a change in That arena helps Baltimore flourish.

[@EsotericOccultist]

The people killing it are the same people you can get cancelled for criticizing.

[@stevehickey9826]

This dump was dead a long time ago. It's a lost cause. Baltimore , Philadelphia, Chicago , Detroit and on and on and on. When the residents of these places hold George Floyd and two-bit rappers and gangsters in higher regard than Clarence Thomas or Thomas Sowell , its already a lost cause.

[@SahFeirce33]

I left Philly, PA 5 yrs ago because of the killings & shottings, I'm so glad I left when I did, leave!!!!!!!

[@steveo410]

I left in 2016and move to Florida . Left my whole family behind .I now have a son refuse to go home to Baltimore .Will always have love for Baltimore it will always be my home but it's best I just stay away and love from a distance . My son ,my fiance's , and lives are most important thing to me and I will not let them be shorten by Baltimore's toxic streets .Forgot to mention I cried while watching this .Thinking about how my fiance and I left . How many friend and family I have lost because of Baltimore . I also cried cause I left my mom and other family members behind .

[@maryj2671]

Move your mom close to you . ever think she doesn't like it there either? Good luck and don't look back!

[@peterhe3663]

I started out my real estate investment business in East Baltimore, walked in the streets, talked to the merchants, residents in their homes. Crimes are the No. 1 concern. The city needs a drastic solution to reverse this multi-decade decline.

[@danielkokal8819]

1. fire the democrats 2 elect a republican 3. fire the weakling DA.... hire a DA with balls 4. drop all city and property taxes 4ever for any business that relocates to B-more. 5 give the abandoned ghetto properties away for free, land and all to anyone who tends the property. 6. with democrats gone, the federal money can be spent on B-more and not wind up in someone's personal account. 7. have Trump do a rally there.

[@arubarobinson4663]

What are you doing about it?

[@cashapark87s25]

@@arubarobinson4663 what are fba doing about it ..y'all can't even accept the fact that y'all are the problem...

[@scotabot7826]

All the money and programs in the world will not fix a single thing. Nobody wants to speak the truth though!!!

[@Rocky12323]

The first kid, had a supportive mom that wanted the best for her son, that gave him an opportunity to have a better life, and to get out of the violent environment he was in, but he chose death because he was friends with the devil, and the devil took his soul. Sad for the mother.

[@cpullic]

Keep electing the same people , keep getting the same results. It’s pretty much as basic as you can get. MAYBE one day y’all will get it.

[@ms.donaldson2533]

Doesn't matter who you elect, they follow a plan that was made by the City Planning Commission years in advance of anyone being elected. Baltimore has been dying since the 1960s, noone chose to see it. This is called a Reformation, the people after the Civil War experienced the same change of power, we are going Global. To do that they eliminate Local Governments and Federalize State Rights. Pelosi is proud that her father assisted the Zionist World Communist that control this.

[@RealBNews]

It's way more to it than that. This is much systemic and deeper than this talking point.

[@Anubus3030]

Someone give this man a reward. Real genius here. Wow, seems hard to believe no on ever considered that. Your intelligence Sir. Wow. Simply Wow.

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Don't hold ur breath🥺💔

[@r.pres.4121]

It is a national problem not just a Baltimore urban problem. We Americans keep re-electing the same entrenched career politicians from both sides of the aisle expecting different results. When will we Americans ever learn!

[@ItsAllAnillusion]

BLM agenda needs to expand to include issues like Drugs, crimes,and violence, in inner cities. These issues are just as toxic and problematic as bad policing.

[@johnbrandes4465]

That would be nice

[@NoahBodze]

BLM is the problem and you want to empower them? So you know they’re marxists? Do you know what the marxists thought of black people? You do this to yourselves and take while cities down with you.

[@moneymakingsim4314]

@@NoahBodzeas someone who teaches history, PLEASE expound...the "Marxist" jargon makes NO SENSE if you actually study what KARL MARX'S agenda was....By the way, I am TOTALLY opposed to his ideology... I simply cant find ONE real parallel to BLM...Just media folks copying off of one another...smdh...Ill wait....

[@NoahBodze]

@@moneymakingsim4314 marx was neohegellian and all of BLM is the same. Conflict theory. Oppressor-oppressed relationship. A grievance religion and abysmal understanding of economics. They have even more than that in common. marxism is a personality disorder, not a cohesive ideology.

[@xjmmjbnqfstjdijoj2044]

97% of Black people are killed by other black people...only 1% of them are killed by the police, and the absolute majority of those who have been unfortunately killed by the police were either armed or didn't comply with police officers...BLM is just a huge fraud based on ideology, scapegoating, cherrypicking misleading data about police violence without wanting to acknowledge the problem behind the absolutely mind-blowing level of crime in the US, which is often due to a violent culture, bad-parenting, lack of empathy for the community as a whole, drugs, lack of personal accountability, the media, the level of permissiveness and leniency towards crime and murder, etc. I mean they are so worried about black people's lives that they literally spent millions of dollars to buy mansions in predominantly white affluent areas for their personal use Virtually all cities that supported BLM proposals to reduce the number of police personnel saw their murder rate skyrocket and guess which group of people suffered the most?

[@tinaruan38]

Left Bulletmore MD in 2001, my children are drug and alcohol free and good people. 5 of my siblings died on the street there.

[@mangu454]

Rip 🕊 pray 4 bmore

[@forex_shark6042]

3 deceased baby fathers... these are the people are breeding and they wonder why it's so bad. Then she blames it on the poor school system. The school can only do so much.

[@kingskingsmanship]

The no snitching mentality was started and enforced by law enforcement. If people tell, the cops expose them and allow retaliation. Why tell and be the next victim?

[@Dedicated2TheButterfly]

So the cops are retaliating against "snitches"? You've got it backwards. The culture of the black thug is 100% to blame.

[@BLOCKBOI3RD]

The no snitching policy was started by older family members touching younger ones and everyone in the family pretending nothing happened.

[@tonjamarshall4842]

Four days after moving to Baltimore, I asked myself "does the government know about this place"?

[@sayitaintso2900]

Yes the city government created and enabled it. Democrats mainly....

[@BLOCKBOI3RD]

Why would you move there 😅😅😅

[@Eliq09]

You are adrenaline sports enthusiast, am I right?

[@dreasbling4824]

I live in Las Vegas and I too lost my only beloved son along with his friend to senseless gun violence. Also many of his friends lost their lives as well. I agree with Reddi when he stated in so many words that ultimately it's going to take us women to prevent this from continuing to happen by planning our pregnancies more better, instead of perpetuating that single baby momma syndrome which is subjecting our beautiful children to the hyper-violent and impoverished environments. Don't get it twisted, men can also help prevent unplanned pregnancies from happening simply by wrapping it up. Nevertheless, too many of us mothers are plagued with depression, anguish and suffering due to the deaths of our beloved children, who were and are being taken too soon. Think about it, Since slavery African American mothers have endure too much misery with the deaths of her children, how much more do y'all think we can take, cause when we fall down due to PTSS who else are going to hold the family down, So enough is enough already AA people, give us a darn break from this vicious and evil cycle. It's like the genius lyricist, Tupac, said when he made the song "Changes," "We gotta make a change It's time for us as a people to start makin' some changes Let's change the way we eat Let's change the way we live And let's change the way we treat each other You see, the old way wasn't working so it's on us to do What we gotta do, to survive." That's all I got to say, love y'all as only a mother could love.

[@venusbrown4601]

I agree 100percent it's up to us to make changes in our lives

[@_RobBanks]

hittem witta little ghetto gospel

[@SS-fb7zd]

Lots of women love the idiots in the city what can you do about it?

[@Redtopper02]

I'm amazed at the black on black violence in the US. Democratic politicians make it a gun violence issue. Nobody has solutions, or blames anyone for the violence. I think it starts in the family, current black culture sometimes doesn't support/nurture the concept of family. All these single Moms raising kids with no Dad in the daily picture. Much harder to fail when a child has two involved parents in their daily lives. The institutions are failing also. The schools can't produce educated graduates, the Police are suspicious of the public, the Political leaders are simply trying to climb the ladder with each dead body. I am very sorry for your loss of your son and his friend. And Tupac had it right.........let's change the way we treat each other.

[@jMci726]

We stayed in the beautiful harbor area of Baltimore for two weeks while my husband had work there. Beautiful hotels, restaurants and charming little shops. But as two recovering addicts the drive in was all too familiar. But even for us we were absolutely shocked at how blatant and prevalent the buying and selling of drugs were in the streets. Thank god we have some years clean under our belts bc idk if we would of made it out if not. I can’t imagine the struggle of those who live there to get clean, to not make a quick buck. It’s got to be so difficult. They have to crack down on the open air drug market, of course, but also put funding into community resources and support! Education!! Mental health counseling, and intervention for at risk children/teens. We have to tackle the problem from the beginning…BC clearly trying to fix it at the end isn’t working!

[@valeriewilliams4192]

Been in Baltimore all my life. Born in Cherry Hill. Raised in West Baltimore. When I had my children I moved to the outskirts of Baltimore. After someone broke in my home, I moved to Baltimore county. Have been there for the last 32 years. I hear so much negativity about Baltimore and it may be dying but it's my town. Maybe one day I'll move away, but for now, I'm here.

[@jMci726]

@@valeriewilliams4192 it was an absolutely beautiful city. And we stayed at literally THE nicest hotel I have ever seen, and I’m from NY! Spent a day shopping around the hotel at all the small specialty shops and had great food! There is so much to love about the city! I don’t blame you for staying!!

[@DundalkTV]

AMEN! LOVED YOUR COMMENT!! ALL THE BEST AND GOD BLESS!!!

[@scotabot7826]

All those things you mentioned are great, but NONE of them will do a single thing to fix the problems. No amout of money, nor 100 million programs are going to fix it, Period!!!

[@magsteel9891]

The inner harbor was nice, but it's fading fast.

[@marklynn7618]

Grew up 25 miles from the city. Used to work downtown and go all the time for Oriole games, concerts, plays, entertainment and restaurants. Haven't set foot in Baltimore City in the last 10 years. It is nasty, dangerous and depressing. After Willie Don stepped down as mayor, the city went to crap.

[@johnallen1086]

Born and still trying to survive in this city. Crazy part is crime is EVERYWHERE so where can you go. This is a great city I love the city, you just gotta be safe and keep your head on the swivel or you gone. Fear. No hope easy money drugs. All lead to the problem. I try to do my part with the kids I run across in life and raise mine the way I feel best. Trust nobody. And you might be ok love y'all be safe

[@GoHARD99]

Crime might be everywhere but some places are a whole lot safer then others

[@BlackLuv17]

Please remain safe and continue loving your City.

[@cave1733]

People make up a community. The values of those people are reflected in that community. A community that does not value education will have sub par schools. A community that openly brags about violent acts will not be safe. A community that will not stand up for justice deserves what it gets. You built this place, now live in it.

[@katjackson8523]

The problem is drugs. You can trace the violence to drugs most of the time. I saw a guy get almost beaten to death with a baseball ball bat because he owed $10. Crazier thing was the guy had the 10 bucks but didn't want to give it up....i saw him at the dope spot right after, spending the money he just took a beating for. There were 2 attempted murders with a bat that evening.

[@julianbluefeather8491]

What is the solution? Should we legalize drugs and regulate them to get them out of the hands of the cartels

[@Cogic]

@@julianbluefeather8491 you legalize hard drugs then a it will be a real life walking dead 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️

[@NoahBodze]

Drugs are a symptom of the problem, not the problem itself. Baltimore was once one of the most prosperous cities in the history of the world. The world! But they people who built that prosperity were chased out by the people who live there now.

[@beachboi6196]

No promblem is curption in government

[@laurielambert7593]

@@julianbluefeather8491 Ask the govt that brings the drugs [crack cocaine] in.

[@BubbaGanuche]

When you focused on Amoni I thought you were going to paint a picture of a very sympathetic child caught in the crossfire But when you realize how casually they mentioned he's throwing dice, carjacking, and robbing people with guns you realize that he was probably a very dangerous person and his death in the street was inevitable His Mother waited to long to get him out of the hood.

[@rohans1789]

I thought the same thing. When his mother was talking about him staying out late at night running the streets during COVID I was shocked. Your job as a mother is to keep your kids safe and letting him run the streets late at night in a city that sounds as if it is a war zone is sentencing him to death in itself. Kids are irresponsible so it is up to the parent to teach them right from wrong.

[@ibabechanel]

he begged her to take him out of the hood.

[@dr.z3426]

Notice all yhe Democrat run cities are dying?

[@cherryfireice8216]

Lost me at the sex offence. 9 years suspended? Heart goes out to THAT victim.

[@thegirllikesmovies7389]

It’s not the school system. It’s not the government. It’s THE CULTURE THAT IS BEING CREATED. Where are the fathers. Why are we having babies in these neighborhoods. I live in a town that is predominantly Black and Hispanic and the things that we are creating in our neighborhoods is outrageous. A predominantly white town just five minutes from me doesn’t deal with any of this nonsense. The kids are living a completely different life. TheyI got in an argument with black women who said I was elitist because I don’t think you should have kids you can’t afford to take care of. That a nuclear family gives (especially black boys) the best chance for a good future and protection. I’m tired of the black community begging for someone to save them. Every time I see these stories WHERE ARE THE FATHERS. This blonde woman can read her poetry all she wants but the truth of the matter is the culture we’ve created in our homes and neighborhoods has become a cage.

[@alisarumrum2062]

It’s sad, the mother sent her son to Virginia to protect him, but in many cases the entire family has to move out of the city that was the temptation of the sons desire- the mother did her best- many don’t even make the effort to do that, we really in many cases become a victim of our environment, sending heartfelt condolences to the mother ❤️🕊🕊🕊🕊❤️🕊

[@small_fries7573]

Moms know best tbh...they r usually the backbone of their families. Have u thought about whether u go 2 heaven or hell after this life? Cuz life is short & fragile. Look at how many peeps die each day...but there's hope... It is alright to be concern or not know about what happens after this life. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him! God does like you. You have to reach our to Him by prayers 🙏 ❤️ ♥️. Let Him know your issues 🙏 He is listening to you.

[@Mr_Damion_Scott]

I was born and raised in baltimore city coming up in the 80/90s... You know how I made it??? The grace of God and staying out the way of the demons of my era, then at 18 years old joining the US Marines.. Ive never looked back either.

[@My2CentsYall]

I moved out of Baltimore 18 years ago have not looked back. the main problems of the city: 1. The racism for a black city racism is rampant you would think the opposite. From the bottom part of the government to the top no parts are untouched. 2. the cities tax base is made up of fines. OMG they will fine you to death for everything especially if you own a car. Their is no public parking ANYWHERE in the city. 3. the education system not preparing student for jobs of the future. You get 12 years of can you read and write. That is it. COMPUTER are not in most schools. 4. the drug problem is rampant as well as the homeless and crimes of the homeless breaking into cars. You live near a pantry get prepared to have your car broken into. I can not count how many time my car was broken into. 5. The police are corrupt. A lot of both city and county cops are on the take from towing companies they get a cut from the cars they tow. They will tow you quick! 6. Poor parenting skills. Parents not ensuring their kids have the skills they need to find work. Its not the schools responsibility to prepare their kids for the future its the parents job. Some of the kids have no work ethic or behavior problems that translates badly to finding a job. 7. only 1 summer work program that can only fund 2000 kids for 3 month...its always full. the white speaker says the drugs are the problem (the weed), NO MAN its the POVERTY that the problem. You think people are out there selling drugs because its fun. NO that shit is dangerous they do it for the money. They do not have work skills. Also in this case I found the stop to be questionable. It means they had no reason to stop the car. The stop was not good but they do not say that in the footage.

[@franktrautman2092]

No excuses! I moved out of that rat hole September 2020 praise the Lord now living in GodsCountry New Hampshire!

[@My2CentsYall]

@@franktrautman2092 I got to stop typing late at night and go to bed. If you have lived in Baltimore for any period of time anyone can see what the problem are and its without a doubt poverty, lack of direction in the young people and at risk communities. You say you move to new Hampshire look at the community you are in and compare it to what you seen in Baltimore you see all the opportunities in New Hamspire but their is none of that in baltimore. Poverty is out of control because of the lack of vision. The parents in that city do not raise their kids to be the boss. They do not foster their own children's potential because it was not done for them. You have young women that do not know how to parent and got little parenting themselves raising kids.

[@billkittleman9631]

THE VERY PEOPLE WHO YOU HAVE VOTED IN TO OFFICE FOR DECADES ON END ARE AT THE ROOT OF ALL THE ENDLESS MISERY AND SUFFERING!!!!

[@waldotkd31]

I’m from Baltimore Maryland born and raised. Through the Grace of God I grew up in a home with both of my parents. We weren’t the perfect family but a lot of outsiders treated us differently and many of my siblings were bullied because of our up bringing. I was molested at a very young age and instead of telling my biological parents of what had taken place I wanted to protect me and my siblings from getting taken away. The older I got I joined a neighborhood gang, and I even dropped out of high school, luckily I was able to record music to stay off the street but still I was faced with many difficulties. I was able to go back too school and once I went back I never gotten suspended again and I was honor roll. Til my biological parents was having marriage problems and they split up and by me and my twin being the youngest and attending two different high schools we were left to fend for ourselves. Living a rat infested home and the power being turned off by bge people every other day I remember climbing on a three story house to turn the power back on. I was also playing baseball ⚾️ for the high school I was attending that’s what kept me sane. I promised my twin brother that we would graduate from high school no matter what. One day we came home from school to find our belongings had been thrown out (evicted). Luckily we had church being that we are Mormons (Latter Day Saint). The next week I found myself in my first foster home, wasn’t there too long then I went too live in a group home and being in the group I was being bullied and physically abused by the other boys. Some days I wouldn’t eat and I was living off of old York road. It was scary walking home at night. One day my bishop from my church whom I call my foster dad til this day and we still keep in touch. They came and got me out of the group home I was in. I was happy to be in a place where I know I was safe at and felt the love and warmth of being surrounded by awesome parents. Many years went by, I lived in another group home, and independent living program. I also, loss my cousin in law to gun violence and my step father due to heart failure both in the same year. It was tough for me tbh because my biological family depended on me. I aged out of foster care and I was still lost and I enrolled into the job corps program in Kentucky but still I wasn’t as focused and ended up dropping out. I ended up homeless back in March of 2015 and it was tough living in a vacant house with no food sometimes and having to penny punch on the streets of Baltimore. I would feast off of mustard and water sometimes. Many months after I briefly worked at a sub shop and got my weight up and self together and that’s when my two sisters who was living in Idaho wanted me to come move with them out here. That’s when I made the decision to move too Idaho. It was the best decision I’ve ever made and it took me awhile to get to where I’m at, but I was able to accomplish the goals I set out for myself many many years ago. I also moved too Arizona with my foster family in the summer of 2018 for about 8 months attending one semester of community college, moved back too idaho and done some more schooling and enrolled into the university here in town and I graduated with my associates degree last December and I have a year left now til I graduate with my bachelors degree in sociology. God is good. Follow me on Instagram to follow my journey y’all @number1deejay

[@maryj2671]

God is good and so are you. live well and do well!

[@seemamenon9897]

From India. My god ,you've been through hell & beyond. Can't tell you how bad I am feeling,reading this. Its too sad.

[@picardy7488]

Good for you. You didn't have much control in your younger years but you have worked hard on your own and taken risks to further your future success. I hope you're enjoying Idaho.

[@MichaelParker39]

That’s why I left Baltimore for good and It’s a war zone

[@r.pres.4121]

It is just like St Louis, Memphis, Cleveland, Youngstown, and Rochester, an urban war zone.

[@monseenayy]

As a young woman born and raise here (im 21) ive done seen and been through it ALL .. stuff no young woman should or may never experience, i cant WAIT to get out of here !

[@NotfromDetroit]

Have a plan to get out of there!

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

@Maddenmvp_yt 😆lmfao🤣the county is almost as bad these days lmao good one tho👊🏻😂lmao

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Save ur money n GO!! Ur the only person who is capable of making changes in UR life...n u deserve it❤do good for urself....u can do thus. Don't let Bmore n it's embarrassing ways stop u. U can do this chicky! Go be free of this mess❤

[@monseenayy]

@@dionnedunsmore9996 Thank you for your words of encouragement 🙏🏾.

[@justdoit_s.i.i.e6268]

@@monseenayy come to Cincinnati

[@karenyarberough1133]

I left Baltimore ( like retreating from a WAR ZONE ) in 2016..Although I left family back there, that I TRULY LOVE. I haven't looked back since I stepped on that flight. I can clearly see that the City that I was born in raised in has NO LOVE for ME & MINE...MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT THOSE I LEFT BEHIND..🙏💖🙏

[@micheleotero1516]

Iam from bmore Maryland. Iam a high school grad college grad. Also airforce vet. I fought hard . Ism now 60 I have two grown sons so far so good no problems with.age 28 and 38.i want to leave here but no where to go . Stay prayed up and talk to your kids

[@ReggieCox]

No where to go? Sell your home and put a large down payment or buy a home in Laurel, MD or Lancaster, Pa! Fuck Baltimore! Baltimore is the playground of demons!

[@GangstaVic]

I'm from Dallas & even I know Baltimore aint no JOKE 💯💯💯

[@John_X_77]

Terrible parenting is the issue. Those females should be ashamed of themselves for having a bunch of kids in that environment outside of a marriage.

[@derrickctv1820]

Straight facts

[@justdoinit2378]

No matter what I still n will always love Bmore but I know it’s no place to raise a family n that is why I moved my family to a nice house, neighborhood and area in Towson. We will be moving further away from Bmore soon enough. However I will always love Baltimore!! To whoever reads this I say peace love and blessings to you and yours, take care n stay safe.

[@Monique670]

I’m glad the first mom recognized the problem and did something about it by relocating and sending him to VA. Unfortunately , the streets sucked him back in.

[@justincook181]

She certainly didn’t see any problem in her son being a FUCKING RAPIST.

[@francissobotka8725]

You can't blame the streets he was seeking that life .

[@muuricanorganization4198]

Police in America should be recalled and grounded until an investigation of their Bogus Services and Questionable Practices kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHLXXqVue9GZnq8

[@SS-fb7zd]

He wanted to be out there because he could have hung with the basketball crowd like 100s have done there and develop different freinds I

[@small_fries7573]

I see 👀. It is alright to be concern or not know about what happens after this life. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him! God does like you. You have to reach our to Him by prayers 🙏 ❤️ ♥️. Let Him know your issues 🙏 He is listening to you.

[@MetroConservativeMedia]

We need to hold parents and leadership accountable!

[@angeluvsvid]

People need to hold their selves accountable thats always going to be a problem because people always going to be looking to leaders to save them placing the responsibility of morality on the leaders alone and when the leaders fall or fail to task the people lose hope and shift the blame thats not right .

[@shirleykurtz]

All the so-called leadership is completely corrupt!

[@John_X_77]

"three baby fathers deceased" They sure know how to pick them.

[@highcrimes9153]

After military service, I arrived in Baltimore in the Fall of 1973 for employment. It was a quaint city, kind of slow but a short ride to my hometown of Brooklyn NY. Clubs that served alcohol had a 2 am closing law but the roller skating rinks were plentiful and fun-filled. I worked school security at Samuel Gompers High and Lake Clifton High. I carried mace, handcuffs and a radio. For seven years I broke up fights on occasion, ejected intruders and never encountered anyone with a weapon of any sorts. I returned to New York to work for the MTA in 1981 and always returned to visit Baltimore City. I often encouraged friends and relatives to take weekend jaunts to Baltimore and they would always lament about how they enjoyed themselves. Then one day, a co-worker walked up to me and asked me if Baltimore was really like The Wire. I had no idea what he was talking about and asked for an explanation. Of course he was referencing the television show which I have never seen. This was not the Baltimore that I knew that was run by Mayor William Donald Schaefer who proudly called Baltimore, "Charm City." For many years now, I have stopped advising folks to go there, knowing full well that it is a dangerous place.

[@beverly3457]

Chicago is bad too! I just woke up one day and told myself I’m getting out of here and moving my son and I to a better place due to violence. I was already working but, I took my income tax check and my post checks that I was saving and just made that move! I never regretted it! Life got better. So sometimes we just gotta go and don’t let negative people tell you girl it’s gonna be hard everywhere you go! Don’t listen just go! We moved to Charlotte North Carolina! Wherever you go make sure your children don’t take the life they lived to where they go!

[@MrBeans-lx2gd]

Baltimore needs a Grady Judd. Or any sheriff that serves in Florida. Also, needs to get rid of Marilyn Mosby. She’s killing the city singlehandedly by not prosecuting repeat offenders.

[@chuboasshippo2181]

@Jessica Smith all these soros prosecutors got voted in around the same time. started with kim garnder in st louis, krasner is another one in philly, kim foxx, rachael rollins in boston, gascon, jose garza in austin, kim ogg in houston, jason williams in New Orleans, aramis ayala in orlando, diana becton in contra costa county (between SF and oakland). probably more im missing

[@williammckinney567]

Grady from my loving Polk county Florida. He would clean 🧽 Baltimore up.

[@mirandawrights3196]

What a dinosaur!

[@RealBNews]

Yet Florida currently has a high murder rate. lol Crime is connected to societal issues, it's not a talking point. You can lock up people but what does that do to the families and the children? It breaks families and leads to more crime 10 years later when the kids grow up. And the police are corrupt, so how can you even trust the charges? You must address the system, not apply some blanket rules that a third-grader could create. This old time cowboy mentality doesn't help long term. Bmore needs a real plan.

[@chuboasshippo2181]

@@RealBNews Florida has a higher murder rate than Baltimore? What kind of bullshit is that

[@Cientxa]

Why is the gun violence only in the Black neighborhoods? This is not just happening in Baltimore. It’s everywhere. This is about culture. Something is not being addressed. Cities are made of people and their behavior. Something is broken in the culture. Follow the money.

[@1ftw3]

I'm in Baltimore every week and grew up in 1970's NYC in Spanish Harlem very hard neighborhood and Baltimore scares me. it is sad how nobody cares about the addicts and the gangs. ordinary kids living in hell

[@justincook181]

Those “ordinary kids” have IQs averaging around 70. Meaning they are clinically retarded. That is not “ordinary.” It is inferior. The more that die young, the better off the rest of the world is. That is what makes BLM so awesome. Their activism has doubled and sometimes tripled the black murder rates in Democrat cities. Keep it up BLM! You are doing god’s work.

[@jbkingusa10]

The stories of each of these young men are tragic, but the seed that grew into their failed lives isn't the city they grew up in or the schools they attended (though they certainly are major factors) it's the home they grew up in. Where are their fathers? Why did their mothers start a family without a stable life of their own?

[@niss2142]

That's what I noticed in each story.

[@dixonpinfold2582]

Because the government dangles the money for them them to do it in front of them. So why not? Creating fatherless children is a government program. It's called progressivism. You know, because it's progress.

[@picardy7488]

Many fathers are incarcerated

[@courtesyflush1013]

Mom made me leave for Indiana in 2005 when I was 17 cuz I was getting in trouble... looking back now I'm very thankful for God taking me out of there

[@maryj2671]

you made the right move! Glad God is with you! Good luck!