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Book Review: ‘Before Crips’ Dismantles Dominant Narrative on Gangs

Danny Shaw November 29, 2022 Danny Shaw

John C. Quicker and Akil S. Batani-Khalfani’s new book, "Before Crips: Fussin’, Cussin’, and Discussin’ among South Los Angeles Juvenile Gangs," exposes mainstream stigmas and half-truths surrounding street groups. It also explores the true history of the South Los Angeles street organizations that predated the Crips and the Bloods. Danny Shaw reviews the book.

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