In Compton, California, 155th Street symbolizes a history steeped in fear and violence, home to the infamous Compton Varrio 155 gang. Emerging from the racial tensions of the post-World War II era, CV-155 gained a notorious reputation for racially-motivated crimes and ruthless violence. Known for their grim reaper logo and ferocity even towards supposed allies, CV-155 members became a menacing presence, with figures like “White Boy” Holmes and “Lettuce” Lechuga enforcing a brutal hierarchy. Thei

7.6K views · 66 reactions | ✨ Exciting progress at Compton High School! ‍♂️ Check out this amazing footage capturing the construction of our brand new Performing Arts Center, Pool, Gym, and Basketball Courts! The new campus is set to open in 2025, and we can’t wait to welcome the Tarbabes to their new home! #ComptonHigh2025 #FutureIsBright #BuildingDreams #CHSNewCampus #ComptonUnified #elevate | Compton Unified School District | Facebook

Samoan Gang Life in LA (Compton Projects) 🇺🇸 SUPPORT OR JOIN FOU MOVEMENT: https://www.foumovement.org Today we meet up with some old-school Samoans who did many hard years in gangs and prisons. Their crimes were horrendous but they've decided to change their lives and move forward on a mission to keep the youth out of the gangs that they helped form. Join me for an eye-opening, heart wrenching, and inspirational journey. ► Website: https://www.foumovement.org ► Instagram: https://www.instagra

20K views · 160 reactions | Residents in Compton are demanding action from city leaders after a gas station was looted just moments after a slew of street takeovers over the weekend. https://abc7.la/3GSgYM7 | ABC7 | Facebook

66K views · 453 reactions | Compton, California, is only 10 square miles. And that small area has seen some of the most violent turf wars in gang history. But now the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is determined to turn that image around. | True Crime News | Facebook