Reggie Wright Jr. on Mexicans Controlling Compton 70-30, Ratio Used to Favor Blacks 80-20 (Part 13)

Watch Full Interview

--------

In this clip, Reggie Wright Jr. and Mob James discuss the changes in Compton that they've seen over time. They touch on how the territory was predominantly Black at 80-20 in the past but now sees a Mexican majority at around 70-30. Reflecting on their past, the men express nostalgia for the days when there was a stronger sense of respect and order in the neighborhood. James believes the increase in substance abuse and a shift in societal norms, such as attending church, may be contributing to Compton's struggles. He further noted a rise in senseless violence, driven by a rise in substance abuse. Wright Jr. acknowledged a change in power dynamics, attributing it to the increased influence of Mexican families in the locality. Both feel a longing for a return to community values and respect they believe ruled their neighborhoods in the past.