East Los Angeles gentrifying a lot slower than expected.

[OyCrumbler]

Originally Posted by DabOnEm

Your #2 isn't accurate imo. The population of Blacks has certainly declined in LA since its height in the 80s, but it has still actually grown since 2000 (if you include LA + IE). Besides, you also have to figure that many Blacks aren't in those same gangs anymore either. Most of the gang bs, regardless of race, is in parts of the IE and desert areas now. Gangbanging just isn't a thing anymore in general. Mostly beef between small cliques now.

For your #3 point, there are probably more Asian gangs than ever in North OC places like Westminster and Garden Grove.

Agreed. Gang references among popular black musicians are also way down compared to 90s. Some of the lyrics to songs nowadays are almost indie singer songwriter twee stuff now.

[BGS91762]

Originally Posted by kttam186290

Correct. I hear there are lots of black LAPD officers in Eastvale now?

I’ve heard the same thing about LAPD officers living in Eastvale. My friend who lives there has 3 on her street. Probably why it is one of the safest cities around.

[kttam186290]

Originally Posted by sean1the1

Also crime rates have dropped drastically for blacks in California I was reading a study that stated the black crime rate had dropped by 75% in California in the last 20 years.

That's good if it's true. Do you happen to have any source material on that?

Of course, it takes a great deal of financial acumen and future-time orientation to be able to survive in California these days.

Those things alone have a way of separating desirable people -- of all colors -- who are serious about their lives, from less-desirable people who are more prone to crime.