Houston teen speaks out after police called on him while working, painting street numbers on curb

A High School senior trying to earn money before heading to college says he had the police called on him while working in his own neighborhood. FOX 26’s Damali Keith shares more and hears from the young man and outraged neighbors.
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[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

Thanks to the neighbor for sticking up for him.

[@jamescowan5975]

Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got this white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonna call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@bigmamawoowoo2191]

@@jamescowan5975 racist

[@UnInhabitable85]

@@jamescowan5975 Why? I lived in 5th Ward for 5 years without a single problem. And I'm white. I've never had any trouble in Houston.

[@jamescowan5975]

@@UnInhabitable85 Well consider yourself lucky your times comin, regardless you cant tell me just because you yourself have not been a victim YET... that no one you know ahs been afflicted by the crime wave in Houston

[@pauls7534]

@@jamescowan5975 lol oh the drama of this woman

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

You are a good neighbor with a heart.

[@Queenofswords111]

I used to help people. Then, I started seeing how people turn people trying to help or be good neighbors into a villian, & how eager people are to make a good deed a bad thing & it disgusted me. These days, I refuse to help or attempt to help ANYONE. Guess what... I AM the villian, now, and my life is actually better. Instead of giving to everyone else, I keep it all for my benefit. Honestly..... I wish I had been doing it this way the entire time. People aren't worth the wasted time.

[@jamescowan5975]

James Cowan 1 second ago Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got htis white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonan call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@williama4711]

@@jamescowan5975 you would see him painting the street numbers

[@lorrainesmith9670]

Amen! She definitely is that! That’s the ones, God use 😊🙏🏾☀️

[@kekemeem2097]

@Skoorb Wc remember this helps drag the United States into further disdain

[@fbbWaddell]

My favorite part about this story is that this kid understands that he needs to earn money for college expenses and he figured out a resourceful way to turn a net profit. You make us proud young man.

[@benkayvfalsifier3817]

If every high school student in America had this young man's foresight, wisdom, and willingness to work hard we would be a lot better off as a nation.

[@yougsa]

@@benkayvfalsifier3817 Nah, if every adult did. The world would be better dude just saying 💩.

[@ShanaLawson]

@@yougsa True but those high schoolers would grow into adults.

[@niksutherland4280]

I agree 💯%

[@trashtalker9753]

Your take away on this is very different than mine. I'd sue the cops for aggressively approaching and I'd sue neighbors for reporting me walking in my neighborhood.

[@sumwonkool]

Finally a great news piece, well done. Stories like this should be showed on the news every evening. Props to the neighbor lady for having his back, almost got a lil choked up myself watching her show how much she cared

[@CharityS-Minnesota]

What makes me incredibly angry about the story is those same people who called the cops on this ambitious young man are probably the same people that will sit and crab that people need to get jobs and people need to take care of themselves. Yet they call the police on a young man doing just that!

[@debraredding7215]

EXACTLY!!! My same thoughts. Some people are just miserable assholes that loves the company. So very sad😔.

[@moepow8160]

Let's stop making Assumptions about anybody! You want to know why they called ...go ask!

[@nispelsm]

@@moepow8160 It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. He was a black kid walking around a predominately white neighborhood. This was entirely about skin color, because you and I both know if it had been a white kid walking around and knocking on doors, no one would have even thought to call the cops. It's called "diet racism" because these types of people pull the same stunts as regular racists, but lie to themselves about their true feelings.

[@mwv25]

Facts they sit and watch Fox News all day and think the world is exactly what’s being put in their heads.

[@bangoutmedia6361]

@@moepow8160 because they white dis houston fool

[@jadentippeconnie4204]

What an intelligent, hard-working and well mannered young man.

[@PHlophe]

you know he is a kid tho.

[@ReflectedMiles]

@@PHlophe He is still a "kid" as a 22- or 23-year-old graduating from college, too, assuming that by "kid" we mean someone who does not yet have a fully-developed brain. 18 is just an arbitrary legal line in the sand, and which sometimes doesn't work very well (e.g., access to alcohol and similar drugs).

[@KRL]

Even if he wasn't. No one deserves this treatment.

[@PHlophe]

@@ReflectedMiles no he is not. he is clearly underage. The video says he is he high schooler meaning half a decade away from being able to drink alcohol ( legally ) and he can't even vote until after the next 2024. so i don't know in what world you live in where a 23 year old Man and a 15-16 year old child is the same thing. y'all are tripping. we know exactly why y'all are hell bent on calling him a Man. This is a child , periodt punto.

[@ReflectedMiles]

@@PHlophe I think you need to go back and get a good education, at least through English 200-level classes at a community college, the new equivalent to high school. I argued that he is a child in some sense throughout these ages until he is at least past the mid-20's, because that is the reality biologically. That is the world all of us live in. No one gets to choose a different neurological basis of existence. Other ancient cultures have long recognized this, like a Jewish young man coming of age at his Bar Mitzvah, the beginning of his responsibilities in adult life at age 12-13, yet not considered eligible for full adult privileges as a man until age 30. I argued exactly the opposite of the position you suppose (that he is a man), and I have no idea what motive you refer to for arguing otherwise.

[@KGMT95]

Some people just have to insert themselves into things, thinking they are the hero but they are just assholes. The neighbors called the police on my 18 year old brother when he was collecting canned food for the local food pantry and he's lived in that house his entire life

[@TWLogik]

False equivalency. Bcse ur brother is unlikely to be shot bcse a neighbor called the police though.

[@theawesomeoone6]

@@TWLogik that’s not a false equivalency you’re talking about his skin color which has absolutely nothing to do with what is going on why we are talking about someone who had the police called on him claiming that he was asking for money skin color had nothing to do with it. So if anyone is bringing up a False equivalency it it is definitely you

[@UnInhabitable85]

My point exactly. They judge by the way you look. But they just wolf inna sheep's clothing

[@UnInhabitable85]

@@TWLogik Got a point there

[@nuttybar9]

And Ibet it didn't even make the News either,Did it?

[@satnav8502]

He's genuine kid. Praise the parents for they've given him such a good character.

[@lafredahendricks1232]

Amen

[@mokaLARE]

Miss Alma is just a definition of LOVE, EMPATHY. Be blessed, ma’am! Young man, keep working hard. Hope Stanford calls you soon.

[@badmonkey2222]

Yes she is awesome but also think about reality and the day and age we live in where home invasion is a daily occurrencein every city, you got some kid walking around going door-to-door with this huge duffle bag I mean it does look kind of suspect, and it wouldn't matter if he was white, black, green or whatever i would be feeling kind of sketchy about answering my door in that situation.

[@joeb134]

@@badmonkey2222 then you are part of the problem

[@badmonkey2222]

@@joeb134 is your problem that you live in the armpit of the US TexASS.

[@joeb134]

@@badmonkey2222 I don't live in Texas. Where I live in much more dangerous than Texas and I would trust this young man. Also Ive had the cops called on me while trying to pass out flyers to mow grass before.

[@maryrodger5130]

@@badmonkey2222 Come on now, that in no way was a "huge duffle bag". You must never have seen a duffle bag have you nor have you ever seen an athletic bag or a weekender. You really should get out of that crappy little world you occupy and maybe take a walk, drive or maybe even get on a plane and fly somewhere because the your world, if I may call it that, is extremely small.

[@mindmatters5904]

They called the police on him even though he was offering them a great deal. Around here they charge $40.00 to paint your number on the curb. God bless this young man and his wonderful mindset. God bless this wonderful lady for sticking up for him.

[@oll1998]

He's charging $10. Per number. That's criminally high. :)

[@dragonslayer7977]

@@oll1998 that's what I was thinking.

[@DarkHold_User13]

@@oll1998 how is it criminally high?

[@Gem-n-life]

@@DarkHold_User13 -Exactly! It’s highly predicated upon the socioeconomic status, of the neighborhood.

[@sneat2028]

@@oll1998 Where/what is the *"criminal"* element?

[@sheneanbolts1001]

Mrs. Alma deserves a round of applause too. She stood up for a young man just trying to earn his keep, while others just take. Both this young man and Mrs. Alma will go a long way in life.

[@masonfalcon6933]

🙏💯

[@Cindy.Gregoriana]

Alma means "soul" in spanish, that makes all the sense in the world❤ Bless her heart🙏🏻

[@leroyharvey2024]

Seems like a polite, industrious, creative, and motivated young man.

Cops HATE people like him. He’s lucky he didn’t have to go to the ER or worse. Young people showing a work ethic goes against everything cops think about young black men.

[@msmee0079]

I part time shop for INSTACART delivering groceries & it baffles me on how many people don't have their address visible on their home or the sidewalk... One lady had a cardboard box with her address written on it with a sharpie!!! I appreciate this young man legal hustle...some people have too much time on their hands to complain about nonsense!!

[@UnInhabitable85]

💯

[@nuttybar9]

The same doing DoorDash.

[@prettyuglysupernovarudegur2310]

Yup my numbers to my casa where taken off two years ago for a paint job that never happened I asked if I could get my numbers back up cuz my mail going to the people upfront now and the mail man yelled at me like it was my fault . Maintance still hasn’t put them up either

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

It's literally the worst when you can't see the numbers.

[@misstiff2216]

I agree about the addresses. I deliver UberEats & drive for Lyft & sumtimes its hard too locate their house numbers. Sometimes im going house to house to figure it out

[@KrisTheCodeManDude]

The courage it took for this kid to even see a need in the community and offer a solution is by itself very noble.

[@Dracula1972]

Well said

[@mariopalos9238]

um, how is that courageous?

[@Dracula1972]

@@mariopalos9238 he got off his azz instead of begging or complaining . Working is a rumor to most kids

[@Dracula1972]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS still working. Beats stealing or drug dealing. Ever wash windows in 100 degree heat?

[@mariopalos9238]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS I bet first responders would disagree with you.

[@holly0017]

Very intellectual, this young man will do big things in the near future.

[@deviamimi]

Holly, So true as lone as he does not come into contact with lying people and policeman

[@tonyafrica7085]

@@deviamimi unfortunately, you are absolutely correct!!!

[@amzarnacht6710]

As long as he does not get poisoned by the BLMafia propaganda. The ones who are keeping blacks down are not whites, they're the other blacks who attack any youth who exhibits intelligence, drive, and a civility that allows them to succeed. BLMafia cannot *STAND* to see other blacks succeed.

[@jesussaves222]

@@deviamimi he did and he's fine, praise God.. He's even receiving more opportunities money wise from the incident 👏

[@zerotodona1495]

He’s a good hustler

[@davbing8195]

Good job ms Alma. And Good Job brother for helping your neighbors. Keep doing God's work guys

[@TFger-nm9pr]

Damn, that seems to be happening more and more often, people calling the cops on a kid trying to honestly earn some money by working. That just sucks. If a kid is willing to work, then encourage them.

[@melissagaynor5880]

Nope, you're just hearing and seeing it now.

[@colejohnson3705]

@@melissagaynor5880 Nope. It's been going on for years.

[@melissagaynor5880]

@@colejohnson3705 that's my point

[@jagbrit3723]

But T. Fger, they are not "calling the cops on a kid". They are calling the cops on black kids, more so. How do we begin to fix things if we can't even properly define the problem? Your good sentiments stand though.

[@upabittoolate]

It's not happening more often. I've been Black for 47yrs. This is common as hell. But here's the real problem: this young cat is being penalized for having the pluck to create his own job. How dare he not be a wage slave beholden to some huge hive like Amazon or WalMart? The nerve.

[@michaelmaps2004]

The way he says Ms Alma. So sweet and respectful 🙏🏾

[@DarkManSonian]

I hope he gets into the college of his choice and he seems like a genuine guy who is very self motivated

[@JosephKulik2016]

If this bright young Black man thinks that he got a bunch of BS from his hometown police, wait until he gets to a major university. Then he'll discover where ALL the BS in this world really comes from !!!

[@galaxiax3284]

Colleges are brain washing institutions why bother.

[@clarkkentsuperman5911]

Yes ... He is like the George Floyd of address painters 🤣😂🤣😂

[@DarkManSonian]

@@clarkkentsuperman5911 You are just a sick person. How sad your life must be.

[@christopherblackwell2024]

@@clarkkentsuperman5911 you are miserable.

[@EpicBenjo]

This guy is a true hustler. Keep it up!

[@keybrent64]

I really hope Stanford sees this and accepts him.

[@jamescowan5975]

James Cowan 1 second ago Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got htis white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonan call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@zap4980]

@@jamescowan5975 I live in H-Town and the crime is bad But I wouldn’t call the police on the young man I just wouldn’t open the door And maybe call one of my neighbors to see if anybody knows this young man

[@santricemcpherson7809]

me too and hopefully some scholarship money

[@markyd386]

@@jamescowan5975 coward

[@joeybydin439]

@@santricemcpherson7809 that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard

[@broyals3244]

A young man actively doing something with his life and some people just can’t help but knock him down. Shameful

[@herculesbrofister265]

There's never any accountability. Any other career choice, if you go harassing the people you're supposed to be serving, you'll be unemployed. Police actually have an official, state sanctioned policy of non-accountability with "qualified immunity".

[@tonyrebel63]

I have them the criminals locked up and here he is doing something right and they still call the cops, imagine that. Working while black. Well well it does not end.

[@believer2223]

God Bless this lady. This is an articulate, beautiful young man who's going BIG places in life.

[@jamescowan5975]

James Cowan 1 second ago Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got htis white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonan call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@DOTMH_1]

When you say "articulate" it implies that bl men/women can not speak properly and it's just plain racist.

[@jamescowan5975]

@@DOTMH_1 Orrrrr he could of been saying it about his age group... seriously everything is not about race... stop being a victim... every race had endured slavery... your not special... im really starting to wonder who the real racist are here... cause you just cant seem to let racism die you want to keep it alive forever it seems and be a victim forever.

[@theawesomeoone6]

@@jamescowan5975 Yes but you’re talking about he could’ve been a criminal when clearly he wasn’t and I’m pretty sure other people have probably seen him spray painting numbers on the side of the street so you’re trying to make yourself a victim in your own bullshit scenario but you’re trying to talk about other people

[@noble604]

I know it was meant as a compliment but “articulate” is typically a praise word reserved for Black people since other people are shocked that they could put two words together. “She’s/he’s so articulate” isn’t something you hear about white people speaking. Just wanted to say it in case it’s said and it’s not received as the compliment it was intended. fyi. Peace

[@tybell8899]

What a BEAUTIFUL lady standing up for the young man. You can hear the kindness in her voice. Wish there were more people like her..

[@chrisslager7448]

This young child is inspiring, going out an trying to earn money for highly needed task. I hate he went through a bit of trouble, but so glad this woman went out an stood up for him. Our society has to do better an be better. We can't discourage the kids that are out in the world doing nothing wrong an providing a valuable service. I'm from the over 40 generation, an I'm so happy to see there is hope for the next generation of kids/young adults. Kudos to you young man. Now I'm hoping some youngster in our area goes around an tries to provide this service, we regularly have delivery drivers come to the wrong address at our house.

[@jameswood8280]

i agree with you but he is not a young child

[@shayslay3416]

@@jameswood8280 he's a child

[@Tom-hz9oc]

@@jameswood8280 He’s 17, that’s still a child. Maybe not a pre-teen child, but a child just the same.

[@jameswood8280]

@@Tom-hz9oc 17 year olds are not children

[@buster9102]

@@jameswood8280 well said sir

[@garrettsaulnier2651]

The kid is literally doing great things for himself just trying to do good and people call the cops lying on him for what ??

[@PHlophe]

Gareth, when he said he had a gut feeling the police was coming for him, i felt that

[@tonyafrica7085]

“For What” you ask? It’s because of the fear that people have because of his skin color. Sad thing is that he should get use to it. This is everyday in America 🇺🇸!!!

[@NatTurnergrandsonChrisdorner]

You know why. Innate racism and hate flows through a lot of them. Not all but I don't play any of them too close or trust them. I interact with them if I have to besides that I don't.

[@rollsroyce2627]

@@tonyafrica7085 EXACTLY. Sad truth smdh......peace

[@anthonymoney9423]

ITS AMERICA DUHH THIS IS LIKE a sport

[@MN-ty2rc]

God Bless this woman for stepping in and standing up for this nice young man. It makes me really sad to see things like this happening over and over again. It's disappointing and disgusting.

[@jamescowan5975]

Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got this white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonna call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@dudeman71213]

@@jamescowan5975 I grew up in a drug-filled neighborhood where I, as a white person, was a minority. It doesn't matter where one lives. I have security cameras around my home, and of course I check them before opening the door. But one young man standing at the door with no visible weapons? Of course I am opening the door and seeing what he wants. Sure, I am suspicious if someone is acting shady, but knocking on doors is the furthest from being discreet. Chill out James, this lovely young man was trying to earn some legitimate money with his side-hustle. Nothing shady about it. Save your antiquated opinions for the seniors home.

[@jamescowan5975]

@@dudeman71213 Well i can tell you for certain you are going to be a victim real soon if thats your procedure lol

[@dudeman71213]

@@jamescowan5975 Lmao, screw off racist. Just because a black man is knocking at your door does not mean that you are in danger.

[@deadly8987]

@@jamescowan5975 than you must not know your neighbors or your neighborhood that so, you never be ready for the inevitable no matter what it sad you live that way your vulnerable person. Assumptions just make you clueless to a situation.

[@thebigkingshow2983]

Really appreciate that good neighbor!

[@zeroclips868]

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Now, he's closer to achieving his goal all because of that incident...

[@LordCommandor]

Why didn't the news inquire about this incident at that racist cop's precinct? Answer, because the news media is a major part of the problem systemic racism as well. #defundwhitepolice and hire more black cops.

[@ttyngordon]

Fun fact: humans created lemons by crossing citrons with sour oranges.

[@LordCommandor]

@@ttyngordon So what was cross to make your lemonhead? Due tell.

[@Carlospjr]

Thank goodness that neighbor was there to have his back. In doing so he wasn’t arrested and picked up a lot of clients for sidewalk painting. Good for him and hope that Stanford gives you an acceptance letter.

[@renaudvillacis8066]

I think being well spoken and non cronfrontational was more the reason . Ive been arrested over 20 times never got beat up or shot . I comply and dont act a fool

[@bitwright5185]

Great young man, keep up the good work.👍🤗

[@giovannicherico3837]

He seems like a sweet and well spoken young man. His parents have done a great job raising him. And a definite shout out to his neighbor Alma Del Toro for her steadfast support. Faith in humanity restored!

[@Mynewhandle420]

Well spoken tf He seems like a nice young man that's it!

[@alexandersinclair]

@@Mynewhandle420 Seeing as most people have bastardized the English language, they are correct he is well spoken.

[@Mynewhandle420]

@@alexandersinclair NO!

[@jondavis4754]

@@alexandersinclair well spoken is code for he doesn't talk ghetto. I wish him well in life.

[@marklutz95]

@@jondavis4754 Anyone selling services needs to speak in a way that makes customers comfortable. He will be a successful businessman.

[@cspringer333]

In the 60's my mother had a load of dirt for the yard and called me up to spread it. I went over with a friend (we both had long hair to the middle of our backs) and a neighbor called the police and told them there were 2 hippies playing in the dirt across the street.

[@lawrencedavis8264]

"Thank You," Ms./Mrs. Del-Toro, for being a genuinely Beautiful person and coming out to help and ultimately SAVE this young Man from what was EXPECTED by whomever felt the need to call the "Overseers" and deliberately LIE on him!

[@JohnDoe-mp1zk]

the cops probably lie to see how he responds and an excuse to speak to him

[@Donegal62]

The way she got choked up during her interview tugged at my heart strings. What a beautiful human being.

[@666666Bloodshed]

I'm so glad this story is getting attention. Too many people judge before even knowing anything about a person. Please be kind, the world needs it!!! 🙏

[@jamescowan5975]

Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got this white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonna call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@gallardo360]

They gave themselves this reputation

[@kosoul2k11]

@@gallardo360 just like you gave yourself the rep of being a kkk member

[@Natalie-k9h]

@@gallardo360 RACIST YOUR KIND HATE US FROM DAY ONE, THAT IS WHY YOUR ANCESTORS SLAVE OUR ANCESTORS .

[@ShellL]

@@gallardo360 Who’s THEY. Do you mean young men about to begin their college education?

[@lovelikejesus8229]

That is so sad lying about him praise the Lord for the lady that stuck up for him 🙏🙏 a good kid out there making money the right way instead of robbing people, and this is how they want to treat him shame on them... God bless you whoever you are I pray you make all that money you need for college!!🙏🙏

[@khaleesisnow1683]

🙏🙏

[@infozone9601]

And the same demented creatures complain about the ones robbing people. Just sick people

[@kekemeem2097]

That's why it wasn't appreciated. Sick nation

[@nicjayo236]

Stop praising the Lord. Christianity created this.

[@christiantaylor204]

@@nicjayo236 yeah must be religion to blame!! People like you are part of the problem. Maybe someone saw a person with a big dufflebag and assumed he was homeless. Who knows and who cares. This is the woke crap news.

[@shawnlivers2757]

Assumptions or lies (when calling the police without “bothering” to find out what the facts...This is one of the many things that may happen when we do not take the time to get to know our neighbors.

[@terryrodriguez6209]

This young man is going places. Good for him to be self motivated and earning his college money. Miss Alma is an Angel. Shame on the mean spirited individuals who called the police on him.

[@finnyoak]

What a sweet young man. I'm so glad his neighbor stepped in and defended him! Restores a little faith in me to see that.

[@s231966]

This young man is a hard working guy trying to get to the school he wants to attend. Please do not let a few ignorant people deter you and keep on being the amazing human being you are. Much love and wishing you all the best. As for the lady, thank you for being a decent and kind person. I hope others see how you handled this situation and learn from you. RESPECT!!!!

[@CatolicosConGuitarra]

I have so much respect for any teenager with that kind of initiative. This young man gives me hope. God bless our young citizens.

[@unabrazoatodoslosbuenos]

I'll pay him 20$ dollars a number. Very enterprising young man. He is what we need more of.

[@lokimillzmillieon2985]

Lol

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

Then you're obviously not bright. This is a well known con. Spray paint cost $3 a can. He only needs stencils cardboard and 3 mins.

[@carlitosjaeger5965]

@@lambdalambdalambdaa is that really a con tho. It’s more so expensive than anything. And ten bucks ain’t really that bad for something I know I’ll never do myself

[@unabrazoatodoslosbuenos]

@@carlitosjaeger5965 A mi me gusta tener gente cerca de mi que tienen los cojones para hacer las cosas bien hechas. gracias por tu comentario y un gran saludo de Barcelona.

[@nothereforit.605]

@@lambdalambdalambdaa I think you need to look up definitions. You’re the one who isn’t coming off as bright. Every company and person that provides a product or service make profit, that how business works. I’m not simply commenting this to defend the person in the video, I’m doing it to point out how ignorant your comment is. Do you really think an iPhone cost only what they sell it for? Do you think the company that makes Arizona iced tea became a billion dollar company because they don’t make insane profit off of their 0.99¢ product? Doing business literally means you give a service or product in order for you to make a profit.

[@onyxcoc69]

I remember being put out of my neighborhood as a kid. My heart goes out to him. It is very hurtful. They should be ashamed of themselves. So many kids are just laying around the house or worse, going through the neighborhood causing trouble. I wish this young man the absolute best.

[@hellokenize7019]

Its probably about racist

[@annatryjesus9041]

Amen in Jesus Christ name amen

[@Hohmies86]

If it happened in my neighborhood, I’d give him a damn job! That’s a young man tryin to make his dreams come true and is willing to work hard to get it. Morales and values is what we want.

[@FingerStink420]

You still can, or donate to him. 😆

[@tararodgers3684]

Thank GOD She Stood Up For This Young Man

[@mikethatguy27]

He's an intelligent dude , he's going to do well for himself. No reason they should mess with him.

[@shona3804]

That's the issue they don't really need a reason

[@jonathanbatturs6359]

Until the consequences for calling the police for no good reason are looked at as a crime itself, You wont have any REAL change in this type of crazy ass behavior !

[@yknowiknow5937]

@@jonathanbatturs6359 the thing is, IT IS A CRIME, that almost, ALL PIGS 🐖🥓, overlook, because they wouldn't have ANYMORE, puppet, surveillance clowns, giving them tips, they'd have to, actually, do their jobs. ALL PIGS 🐖🥓 ABUSE THEIR AUTHORITY, because of THEIR BS BLUE, ARROGANT, FASCIST, CONCEITED, I'M ABOVE THE LAW, CULTURE. Their culture NEEDS to be eradicated and new people NEED to be trained, properly, in how, to RESPECTFULLY talk and treat people. They NEED to be put back, in check and remember they SERVE and PROTECT, WE THE PEOPLE, NOT MONITOR and CONTROL us.😒

[@kaibotski4939]

@@shona3804 maybe they do have a reason just not a justified reason. If you get I am saying.

[@somethingaboutbrooke]

…and he’s quite the gentleman! Using “ma’am” and “Mrs.” when addressing his elders. What a fine young man who is destined to go far! ✨ his parents did a spectacular job raising him.

[@divine3187]

Lol.

[@jeanniethompson561]

Amen!

[@vogelvogeltje]

@@divine3187 I smell snark

[@CS-pi5oc]

Oh, I love this kid. He will do great things throughout his life. The whole neighborhood should get to know him and his family.

[@brittanyperkins1932]

This has made my day. I can not stop crying tears of joy.

[@bonniehall3428]

Best thing I have heard out of Houston all year!! Leave working people alone. $10 was cheap for that good job. Makes it easier to find addresses. Good job young man. Good luck to you.

[@williamcampbell3909]

Makes it easier for police ambulance and fire to find not only your adress but your neibors too. When you search for an adress you navigate with the other adresses

[@akinpaws]

They said $10 per number, which probably meant per digit, since he needs more stencils & tape & paint for longer house numbers.

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

$10 PER number... That's $30-$40 a house numbskull

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

@@akinpaws you do realize stencils can be reused about hundreds of times and you don't need ANY tape lol.

[@noble604]

I’ve never heard of or seen numbers painted on the curb. It must help.

[@Mokawoo]

I wanna give her a appraise she’s a hero luckily she spoke up I wish I can thank her myself I appreciate people who gives their voices for others

[@juniorlopez8206]

The world need more young people like u hard working and in school 💪 keep it up

[@danielberg7644]

There is popular a scam criminals do by painting house numbers on curbs and then demanding payment from the home owner. I can see how this could of been misconstrued as something illegal.

[@michaelofsc4143]

The neighbors that called and said he was going door to door begging for money, the police need to go back and charge those that made that false complaint.

[@jenniferanderson899]

I agree 💯

[@Placeitinmybox1]

You lack knowledge of the law. The neighbors that called didn't commit a crime.

[@ashleyj7011]

So Proud of him 💯

[@All5AJz]

When you see a black man working and you feel the urge to call a cop, stop and think about how unnecessary it is.

[@jamescowan5975]

Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got this white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonna call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@All5AJz]

@James Cowan well entitled is your first and last name. If a kid was carrying a backpack and just spray painting his name I could see it. However, he was doing service so ask not to assume it asshole.

[@All5AJz]

@@jamescowan5975 small backpack with stencils became a huge one on a black man's back. Lmao

[@All5AJz]

@@jamescowan5975 James lmao

[@All5AJz]

@@jamescowan5975 guess you live in an impoverished area maybe you should do better and move lmao

[@kirsikka1029]

Every person who called in to law enforcement to report a "FALSE CRIME" should be charged & prosecuted!

[@STCatchMeTRACjRo]

Its sad. Some people are always trying to find a motive to call the cops on them and have them get hurt, arrested, maybe even killed. By law everyone is equal regardless of race, however some people still wont accept it.

[@jamescowan5975]

Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got this white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonna call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@ed7519]

Red Foxy: I just think the neighbors didn't know what he was doing. A lot of people don't know that's a service that is provided that people will paint your home number on the curb its for ambulances to be able to find your home easily if there's an emergency.

[@BlekSheep_1]

Who is "them"? You mean the true Israelites? 👍

[@michaelbates4664]

@ James Cowan if you don't want to open the door thats fine, but if you listened to the info, some neighbors were lying on him saying he was asking them for money. He was asking to provide a service for money. I swear some of yall in these comments hear, become emotional thinkers, and comprehension escapes you.

[@MissIntimidating]

@@michaelbates4664 Exactly. Some ppl will stretch themselves like a rubber band in an attempt to justify ppl's wrong actions. It's maddening!😫

[@gilmargiron9171]

GOD MAY BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN'S LIFE. AND SAVE HIS HEART FROM HATE.

[@shirlepps4636]

Yes and Amen!!!

[@silversheep7369]

His heart doesn't need saving. His nation needs to be educated

[@purple9533]

I saw a young man doing this. I checked real quick to see what he was doing. Always good to watch your neighborhood. But when I saw what he was doing , I carried on. I didn’t call the cops. People are just over the top ridiculous.

[@jakemuss4833]

Was he black or white ?

[@AD-1138]

@@jakemuss4833 Does it matter? It shouldn't matter, so why are you even asking? Even if all the kid was doing was asking for money, why call the cops? The kids skin color should NEVER be a driving factor in how you handle the situation.

[@hosedragger-204]

@@jakemuss4833 racist much?

[@jakemuss4833]

Im not racist at all. I was asking and wondering if his skin color played a factor in his "suspicions". Would he have thought the same if he were a white man instead of a black man ?

[@jakemuss4833]

You ever hear of cops killing unarmed black people, you ever heard of a black kid being chased and killed by 3 neighbourhood watch members for the colour of his skin, and last but not least, have you ever been accused of stealing, pulled into a room to see all your belongings thrown around just for them to tell you it was a mistake. Race plays a factor in this bs, and if he were white, no one would be suspicious. Not racist but the truth, im Ojibway btw and we face the same problems.

[@bigmc5921]

Well done to that young man for helping his neighbourhood out whilst earning a few dollars and the love shown by the lady who posted about the good intentions of this college senior....

[@jeanniethompson561]

Glad he wasn’t hurt and that the lady stood up for him. Also: what a great idea for a small business!

[@bodiedbybeauty9318]

It could have went so uncomfortably left because of blatant lies and false reports those people were making on him and could have got him killed the invasions taken into account is completely understandable but for them tell those type of lies they wanted him in jail or hurt …. It’s the impure intentions behind it and was probably mad because didn’t come out if he was doing honest work the skin color for him being black adds insult to injury because no matter the race age or whatever somebody could have gotten arrested on false charges and would have been assumed guilty but him being black of all the races could have been the reason of an unwarranted death because of the bullshit neighbors making up deliberate false reports to be petty …. I bet 911 got numerous calls of him doing something positive and was not gonna come out so the neighbors kept pursuing even if it meant to tell them type of lies and the intent and persistence that want into it is plain disrespectful and evil and a prime example of how messed people are literally

[@feleciagmiller872]

Those racist will never change

[@villeda7534]

Kudos to the kid also for not making a big deal of it and resisting. Yelling and screaming racist and going after the cop.

[@bodiedbybeauty9318]

@@villeda7534 true becuase another instance where the neighbors were blatantly being assholes and the cops that responded may not have been black or of any color and he could have panicked due to the fact there is a limitless amount of what they could have told them on those 911 calls and his reaction of a child from panic to fear could have went way worse in a matter of seconds its a lot that plays into why it could have went left and left him deceased and a lot of the thanks does go to those online who outpoured help and some of those comments was the type of top tier trolling

[@jamescowan5975]

James Cowan 1 second ago Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got this white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonna call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr...

[@santricemcpherson7809]

amen....

[@LOUCABRASI]

Great idea. As a Delivery driver, I get upset sometimes when I pull up to a street, and can't find the house number I'm looking for. This guy is awesome.

[@jessymfwilson]

I remember back when we would go around knocking on doors and asking to do yard work to save up for a video game or maybe to go buy some snacks. It's admirable he is doing something productive.

[@bahn2452]

The person(s) that called should be charged with giving false information and be reprimanded accordingly. Probably some hermits that never leave the house called on him. they probably looked out the window for a few minutes and came to the conclusion that he was asking for money and he was homeless because of his bag. People have been painting house numbers on the curb like this for decades. I wouldn't be surprised if someone claimed he was vandalizing things too.

[@DemonicGoddess]

probably the woman who go interviewed, wouldnt put it past her just how she acted cried then got cold again. Feels like some one who would of called and then rescued him to be a hero and feel good about her self. Her phone records need peeked into.

[@DogsCatsSnacks]

Who leads with "Are you homeless?" I would not have reacted calmly. I would not have been articulate. He's a great example of how to react.

[@russs7574]

When I was a kid, we did this in Boy Scouts for a fundraiser. I will differ with you on one detail. The Karen(s) and/or Kevin(s) who called the cops didn't react to his bag.....they were reacting to his skin tone.

[@AD-1138]

@@DemonicGoddess Well arent you a bundle of sunshine. You saw the color of her skin and looked for any sign that fed into your delusion on how you thought she had acted and judged her with little to no evidence. You are no better than the people who called the cops on that kid.

[@DemonicGoddess]

@@AD-1138 how cute, no issue with her skin it was how she acted on camera. Knowing how karens and blm ppl act its obvious.

[@coronarysteaka1213]

Miss Alma, thank you for watching out for that young black man we need more people like you in this world. All Praises to the Most High Yah

[@imagem812]

What a wonderful, nice young man!!! I'm Stanford/Palo Alto born and raised. I hope he gets in. He'd be a real asset to the university. I would love to hear what happens for him.

[@MaverickCadaverick]

Clearly NOT a trouble maker! What a load of crap! He’ll succeed in business and have a house twice as large as the folks who called the cops on him! 🤗

[@Smilewithme069]

I hope so 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Joko-wg7dd]

@@Smilewithme069 ??

[@swilson5346]

@@Smilewithme069 Knock it off silly!

[@JohnDoe-mp1zk]

or he will succeed and be a humble man

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

He's charging $30-$40 a house for something he isn't legally allowed to do. Charging $40 for a 2 min job is ridiculous.

[@jacqueline7781]

God blessed 😇 that young man and the ones that have help him 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@PHlophe]

you know things are bad when we are thankful to have a tiny bit of help

[@rebeccamassey337]

What a shame that he got the cops called on him in his own neighborhood trying to earn money for college. I had a paper route for awhile and I was delivering newspapers and someone called the cops on me. It is humiliating.

[@slavec4956]

Same thing happened to me over 30 years ago I was accused of a violent crime and ended up having to go to court and defend myself. I won the case but as you say the humiliation factor still stood.on top of that many years later this incident indirectly caused me to lose a job when my accuser adamant that it was me in the original case complained to a place that I was working in the neighborhood convincing them to fire me…..

[@iamBlackTech95]

That’s low key genius, I watching a video about Amazon drivers tell people to display there home number better because it’s hard for them to see where they need to drop the packages. Salute to this young man.

[@anunnakimenagerie]

Awesome young man. I wish him well. I can't imagine going through life, trying to do the right thing, but fitting the description of almost every suspect.

[@dizcret]

lol...sad, but true.

[@ianwilkinson5069]

@Phantom HVAC ppl like you are the problem trying your best to stir stuff up.

[@fbbWaddell]

@Phantom HVAC Her phrasing thru me off a bit too, but she meant well. Lets not make our supporters out to be our enemies just because they don't realize how it could be taken.

[@stephanieyee9784]

I am proud of John's enterprise and he's doing his community a service at a very reasonable price. Good on this young man for working towards his college fund. I hope Stanford accept his application and he does himself, his family and his neighbours proud. Thank you Alma for stepping up and defending John against the small-minded, racist busybodies.

[@stinkmeaner3016]

1st off, kudos to the young man for making his own money in his own way. He didn’t choose anything illegal or underhanded in doing so. 2nd thanks to the neighbor for sticking up for him, it shouldn’t be this way, but it is what it is. 3rd, to whoever called the cops, may the young men you need to be worried about meet you and give you a REAL reason to worry.

[@_sol.invictus__]

Hahahaha that 3rd point tho

[@lorettaatkins9317]

It's wonderful how so many people are standing up with and for him. Thank you everyone for all the love ❤️ I don't know him but thank you for being kind to a great young man. ❤️ To God be the Glory 🙏

[@darkpassenger65]

I'm typically very vigilant and watchful of where I live, but at the same time I don't know what possesses some people to call 911 before they even know what's going on and sometimes even intentionally making false claims. I fear these people, these so-called neighbors way more than I would fear a kid painting address numbers on the curb.

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

It happens to me*all the time* because the developer behind my property doesn't like me and my neighbors cannot see into my yard or house. When I purchased 9 years ago I installed a 6 foot FULL PRIVACY fence 2 years later (after catching my neighbors husband on his roof masturbating while I was getting dressed) all around the property. *Since the fence, the police are called frequently for "Welfare Checks" from anonymous sources.* Every few months, and every few weeks in summer. Even though I get the mail EVERY DAY.

[@darkpassenger65]

@@OfficialMyxomatosis Yikes! Roof masturbating is out of my realm, but I will say it appears that the police are slowly coming around to the fact that many times the 911 caller is exaggerating or outright lying about the facts. There's a video making the rounds right now where the police got a call of a man with a gun. Several officers arrive and they're running hot. That is inherently dangerous even before they arrive to the scene. Turns out the guy was just an auditor and was videotaping from the sidewalk. No weapon at all. The command officer really laid into that woman. Everyone knew she lied on the call and even tried to lie to the commander but all 911 calls are recorded and I guess she didn't know that. A lot of it is how well the dispatchers are trained and vet the calls meaning to ask the right questions and determine if there is an actual crime that was committed or about to be committed. Sorry for the rant, but maybe it time to move. Neighbors like that can really reduce your quality of life.

[@angelseightsix]

@@OfficialMyxomatosis -You can request copies of ALL the 911 calls at your address. They are all PUBLIC RECORDS. These will tell WHO is asking for these so-called welfare checks. This will allow you to have a report filed with police for HARASSMENT and false reporting. You will be able to show a pattern AND find out WHO is false reporting!

[@Ronnie2389]

You are on the right path. Keep going, praying for you. Proud of you. ❤️

[@phat-motoxer9022]

This is what our kids should be doing! Great for him. I love hearing about young people who take the motivation and start a business. Don't get discouraged, most police will not give you a hard time and this shouldn't reflect on most of our Police. I would rather see this in my neighborhood then just hanging out on some corner looking for trouble. Keep up the good work

[@JourTheeOnly]

Most police will do this

[@thadon3451]

Need more ppl like both of them in this world

[@Gilhelmi]

Seriously, they saw someone doing a job and called the police? How is painting numbers on a curb even slightly "suspicious"? Stupidity, just wow.

[@DemonicGoddess]

she probably called them, to get "Hero points".. just how she cries on camera and goes back to put together its obvious she did it.

[@tuffguydoe7937]

@@DemonicGoddess I agree, everybody wants a social media post that hits 1000 likes.

[@TO-xm1vh]

First world problem..

[@samfrancisco8095]

The female cop is the real stupid one for asking him if he was homeless.

[@russs7574]

Gee, you don't suppose it has ANYTHING to do with skin tone, do you?

[@twistee8932]

Nasty neighbours...thanks Alma for helping this amazing young guy

[@jamescowan5975]

Tbh i dont think the outrage should that out there... Kid walking around a neighborhood with a huge duffel bag going door to door... TF that is going to make me suspicions as hell... if he came to my door i wouldn't answer because i dont want to get bum rushed in an attempted home invasion... and you got this white lady over here wanting to cry like this is so absurd to be concerned... I guess she does not watch the Houston news at all... Like there kids like that ^ trying to act like there selling candy to bum rush into someone home of course atleast 1 person gonna call the cops on you, i would do the same. white, black, asian , hispanic they all do crimes im calling the cops on everybody or i am suspicious of everyone now these days Houston is crazy now fr... THIS IS NOT A RACE ISSUE THIS IS A CRIME ISSUE PEOPLE ARE SCARED FOR THERE LIVES IN HOUSTON DO YALL NOT GET THAT?

[@alanpaiz]

John, may God bless you, the work of your hands, and that fiery neighbor who saw something shameful happening and quickly stood in as an ally. I hope lessons were learned, and that your side gig is prosperous for you. I'm impressed with your peacefulness and respectful demeanor, even where it isn't deserved. Keep your head up!

[@01jbeals]

This kid has a demeanor that we could all take a few lessons from. Wow. What an incredible young man with a bright future in front of him. ❤️🤘🏼 Mrs. Alma, you are a wonderful woman. This story is just heartwarming ❤️

[@Aine33311]

He is such a beautiful child. Shame on the neighbors that called the police on him and thank you to the neighbor whom backed him up. This story moved me

[@amyjfrerichs]

I really wish we had more stories like this! what a great young man!!

[@mikemet1744]

Feel bad for the young man. Hope he gets a ton of jobs from this. Have fun all.

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

Smh. Really. I guess you don't realize he's charging $30-$40 per house to stencil on a number which he isn't even allowed to do.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

@@lambdalambdalambdaa so what he's not robbing no one

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

@@sarahsimpkins1311 So if I'm not robbing people it's ok? If i go to your house and charge you $400 for a $40 plumbing job is that ok? Lol.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

@@lambdalambdalambdaa hell no I hurry up and turn you a way 😆

[@ianbattles7290]

Why would you call the cops on a young person for simply displaying motivation/ambition???

[@orion2250]

I hope things work out for him in the best ways!!!

[@davidvincent1093]

30 years ago this was common kids would save up money by doing this exact same thing. Believe me as a first responder it sure makes house locating so much easier. Sometimes you can trust the mail box or not, maybe you can see the number on the house BUT this young man is doing a valuable service putting the numbers right in front of the house. Thank you young man and keep up the great job you are going to be a success in college

[@DogsCatsSnacks]

Yes! In an emergency scenario, being able to easily confirm you're at the right address could make all the difference

[@reginapugh]

I thought about having my teenage 6"2 , husky son doing this a few summers back for an honest hustle and I quickly dismissed it for this very reason. As brown parents, with brown children, especially sons we have to always be in front of the game of racism and think things through thoroughly. Unfortunately, some will always assume that as brown people we are up to no good. Thank God for the neighbor who vouched for him and were looking out because this could have ended much worse. Father, thank you for being a protector of this baby on this day, blaze his trail and bless him with overwhelming favor and success...In Jesus' name!!

[@hazztv6317]

Amen 🙏

[@privilegedwhitemale306]

As dramatic as that comment was, I highly doubt you thought about your son going and painting curbs. And quit perpetuating racism and the fear of racism. Im 33 and never met a racist person in my life, living in the south my whole life. Its irritating when people are scared of their shadows, and try to pass that irrational fear onto others. I hope you've learned something from my comment.

[@ChefBuckeye]

Think it also depends on the neighborhood, my home town would've likely not cared except for making sure it was all being done legally (license, permits, etc.) Used to go on walks at 2 AM, it was a small town so it wasn't hard to pass the same officer several times and they never cared to stop by and check if I'm an adult. Just me eating some crackers. Usually they only bothered you if they saw you doing something dangerous or illegal, or someone saw you breaking the law. Even then, I used to run around with airsoft guns for some stupid reason and never got stopped by the cops. Only time they ever stopped me was me riding a moped without a license, my car blinker being out and telling me to be careful playing near the road when I was 4 or 5. But circumstances are certainly different, it was a small town, there's a good chance all those cops knew me very well whether from simply seeing me grow up or because their own kid was my friend and I didn't have a notorious status of being a troublemaker in town. The city I live in is a lot more complicated, didn't grow up here, the environment changes from neighborhood to neighborhood, and the cops are less predictable except for how much they don't care about the small stuff as much (they'll still sometimes give bother about it, but its usually not a full stop,

[@marigold973]

Them: "They should go out and work." Us: "We are working." Them: "They're out here working. This is suspicious. Call the police." Typical!

[@Renofirefly30]

We had a white kid in our neighborhood do the same thing and the Karen's called the cops on him too. It's nice to see young men doing good things and not out causing trouble. Karen just needs to get a life.

[@killingerk]

did the city own the road or was it private community own see if the city owns it IT vandalizing if it was private owner you have to request it from the community office to do something like that if he did have the right to do it yeah I can see why THEY call the cop

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

Maybe because it's a well known scam to charge $30-$40 for House numbers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKGtl2N_asehfdk

[@ChefBuckeye]

@@killingerk You can usually get a permit from the city as well if they got laws about it.

[@kim.jong.skillz]

Bullshit, stop with your lying propaganda.

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

They should start a GoFundMe Page for him. Hope he raises enough money for college. As a single mom I have to pay for my daughter's college tuition. I know how expensive it is.

[@Dirkadew]

The kid is working for his college tuition what makes you think he wants a handout

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

@Coda Quinn Thank you.

[@cruc1446]

@Coda Quinn so true.

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

Right, no doubt his GoFundMe especially after this interview would have raised $50,000 easily.

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

@@Dirkadew If his college tuition is paid for where he doesn't have to work he can focus more on academics... Just take a good look at ivy League students 🙄

[@Sarcasm1855]

God Bless him...very well versed young man‼️

[@RW-ss8bl]

We should be encouraging kids not call the cops on them thank you to the neighbor who probably saved this kids life.

[@danielmorgan6779]

Great Story!!! So happy good folks reached out to him and demonstrated their respect for this young man. People whom make false Police Reports should go to jail and get fined! That is endangering a person's life often times.

[@annperez2903]

Respect for you young man! 🙏🏻

[@LoveCorielle]

This is so sad. It’s VERY RARE TO see a young man going out to work hard I hope he gets accept or sets up a go fund me so I can donate to the young man.

[@albertsadler4322]

Unfortunately your not wrong

[@JohnDoe-mp1zk]

he doesn't need a go fund me page nor does he look and sound like he would do such a thing. Although, I agree with your assessment of young people. Plus if he lives in that neighborhood I think he will be just while learning the responsibility of a job

[@spoonypoon7998]

Every story doesn't need to go fund me

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

Lol. You're the sucker. He's charging $30-$40 for 3 mins of work. Smh.

[@ericbradford1989]

He reminded me of.one my son so humble and respectful 🙏 and ever day I pray for them to protect and watch over them

[@vin65old]

When i was young i did the same sort of thing working to save money for things i needed to help me later in life. This young man is a clear example of thinking ahead for what financial needs he needs to reduce his burden later in life.