Inside Inner-City America - Breaking Hood Mindset 🇺🇸

Much of inner-city America is challenged with high crime rates and difficulty. Join me as we meet up with a local who shows us what it's like to grow up in the hood, the challenges of getting shot and kicked out of schools, and his remarkable journey of breaking the cycle and earning a Ph.D.

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[CDWD-Project]

If every American watched your videos I think we'd all get along better. You truly do a service to what are country really is.

[TheAngrychipmunk]

"They say it takes a village to raise a child right? But what if the village corrupt". - beautifully put.

It's rare to see Peter push back as much as he did here, but it elicited heartfelt responses and some real truths.

[fitetransport-eydj]

“Bad company corrupts character” - Tommy.

What a powerful message! This video needs to be seen by people of every skin color. Tommy is a man of character & vision. Strong Respect!

[K.Fulkerson]

Peter shows the love that exists between people in America. The mainstream media shows only the division and the differences. People are more alike than they are different. I grew up in nowhere Kentucky and along with my wife, hard work and consistency, we have been able to make a good life together. I’m proud of our story and stories just like Tommy’s.

[Claire-zgdi]

Damn this hit home! I grew up in the worst part of my city in the 90's and I feel so blessed that my community came together whether it was to punish or congratulate our youth

[jenarmstrong]

Amen! We need more people like this fighting for our youth. He's right on everything!

[MrElephantshell]

That discussion about the 15 year old robbing an old lady in regards to the law hits directly at a core problem with the juvenile justice system. Tommie has the EXACT mentality that the juvenile justice system is supposed to have. It was built with rehabilitation in mind, but in practice it's more about punishment. Sadly, it should take into consideration everything that Tommie laid out, but a lot of the time it doesn't....

[Flyingrenaissance]

There’s a “Tommy” in a lot of similar communities. We have to support our “Tommy”! GOD bless the peacemakers.

[questioneverything]

What a Great Man Tommie is! So wonderful to see people like him helping our youth succeed! Wonderful story! 🥰

[critterIMHO]

It takes a village to raise a child, but what if the village is corrupt? Wow…You always find the best people to talk to and that makes these the best exposes on America ever.

[nicklrrueckert]

One of the few YouTubers who gives you this perspective on life and the world. Can’t even describe what he’s doing opening up everyone’s eyes to the world around us.

[andresvaldes]

Much respect to Tommie. And Thank you Peter for introducing us to so many amazing people. I never thought I would see art deco in Jackson. And the people are so friendly.

[supercclean]

Tommie is spot on, hope he succeeds in everything he's pursuing with the younger generations

[heathwellsNZ]

Wow, I don't live in the US... but here in my city in New Zealand halfway around the world... the issues/questions/discussion raised in this episode translate to our current social issues too. Honesty, the content here is some of the very best Youtube has to offer. Thanks Peter for doing what you and not being afraid to tackle the real issues facing communities everywhere!

[karenowens]

I lived in MS for three years and what I liked about the schools was the attitude they instilled in the air that higher education was the goal. When I moved back to Atlanta, my son entered into high school and several of his credits from MS middle school counted as high school credits and yes, he graduated from college, Georgia State with two degrees.

[diazlauray]

Peter, you were spot on when you were talking about one of the key things that young boys need is a strong father figure that offers direction and discipline. I 100% agree with you. I grew up with a neglectful, alcoholic father with his own trauma and unfortunately that didn't fare well with my brother who sought out other male figures in our neighborhood ravished by poverty, few resources for the youth and gang activity.

[EphemeralProductions]

That older black guy was really insightful and asked some VERY legitimate and good questions.

[darioxbrow]

As an Italian I really loved the strong sense of community I was able to feel while watching this video. Thank you Peter for bringing the positive aspects of the us

[Psychiatricnerd]

I love how tommie says that everyone defines success differently. So much truth to that.

[esparker]

I lived in Jackson for a year. Loved it! Some of the friendliest people I have ever met in my travels.