Ex-Mexican Mafia Hitman-“Mundo” AKA Ramon Mendoza
Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of “Mundo” AKA Ramon Mendoza, a former hitman for the Mexican Mafia.
Voices of the 1992 L.A. Taggers
In the summer of 1992, Los Angeles felt like a pressure cooker just after its lid had blown off. The smoke from the recent riots was still lingering in the air, and everything—every street corner, […]
Mexican Mafia Informant-Rene “Boxer” Enriquez
Soft White Underbelly interview of Rene “Boxer” Enriquez, a former member of the Mexican Mafia now in witness protection.
Santa Fe Swap Meet: A Nostalgic Journey Back to the 90s Northeast Los Angeles
There’s something magical about the Santa Fe Swap Meet. Nestled in the heart of Southern California, this sprawling marketplace serves as more than just a venue for bargain hunters or vendors peddling everything from knockoff […]
East LA Gang Member – 3rd Gen Maravilla
Join Peter Santenello as we meet 3rd generation Maravilla (gang) member Daniel Ayala. We’ll learn about East LA life, overcoming addiction, being a successful tattoo artist, raising his son away from the Maravilla (gang) lifestyle […]
Understanding the consequences: A Look back at the 90’s gang scene. Culver City 13 – 1990’s
The Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH), commonly known as the gang unit, played a crucial role in addressing gang violence during the late 1990s. Their mission was to combat gang activity by targeting members […]
Oldies For The Homies
The mid-1980s in East Los Angeles was a time of profound transformation for the Chicano community. It was a period marked by cultural expression, activism, and a growing sense of identity and pride. Against the […]
