Before the Truce (10th Birthday Countdown)

About this episode

The episode reflects on a case of mistaken identity that impacted Damon's family and the historic 1992 truce between LA gangs, while also counting down to the podcast's 10th birthday.

A case of mistaken identity puts Damon's family in the center of events that led to the historic 1992 truce between LA gangs. Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Damon also joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later, and Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black. Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more. Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter , including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

People in this episode

Guest: Damon

Topics covered

• gang violence
• community history
• personal reflection
• anniversary
• LA gangs
• truce

Keywords

• truce
• gangs
• LA
• Damon
• You Had Me at Black
• 10th birthday
• mistaken identity
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: You Had Me at Black

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