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LA Gangland Tours

March 21, 2011 by Dave4 Comments

I’ll be writing a much more detailed story about this at some point because this is a great story. I had the opportunity to join one of the LA Gangland Tours. This unique organization is not glorifying gang violence and activities rather they are humanizing it, raising awareness, and raising money to work with kids before they get sucked into this “culture” as well as other preventative measures against the gangs.

Its touching to see rival gang leaders on the same bus together truly enjoying each others company. We’ve been wanting to go on one of their tours every since they started about a year and a half ago. They are still somewhat under the radar; the experience of visiting famous gang sites in town with former gang leaders, listening to their stories and insights is invaluable; their sprinkling of humor throughout the tour helps keep the tour “fun”.

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Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Bus Travel, Culture

Comments

  1. RELTIH says

    March 21, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    ESTOS SON LOS EJERCICIOS QUE LE DAN PAZ A NUESTRO PLANETA!!!! TREMENDA PROPUESTA!!
    UN ABRAZO

  2. Dangadang says

    March 23, 2011 at 1:02 am

    Nice blog and I enjoy reading passages that helps me to improve also my blog focused to Tiradpass( one of the tourist spots and national parks of the Philippines) But it’s said to be underdeveloped. Anyone can help our town to publish it’s virgin wonders.

  3. Patricia Stoltey says

    March 24, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    This is fascinating. I had no idea these tours existed. Whoever thought up the concept must be very creative, full of hope for the people and their community, and dedicated to changing things for the better.

  4. Sailor says

    April 10, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    That is a pretty cool Tour. Next time when we reach LA I will look for this tour.

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