Black Spades ♠️: The New Direction

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Tiny, the former Supreme Spokesman of the Black Spades and founder of TBS New Direction, takes us on a profound journey through the streets of 1970s Bronx in this eye-opening conversation about one of New York's most misunderstood organizations.Born in Harlem Hospital and raised in the Bronx during the height of urban neglect and racial tension, Tiny reveals how the Black Spades emerged not as the gang portrayed in media, but as a community protection force. "These brothers came together to make a difference," he explains, detailing how the organization's founders had roots in the Nation of Islam and Black Panthers. With over 100,000 members in the Bronx alone, the Spades became a powerful response to both the heroin epidemic ravaging neighborhoods and the violent resistance to school integration.Perhaps most surprising is Tiny's account of the organization's diversity – with 40-50% Latino membership and even white and Chinese members from the projects. "We weren't discriminating if you came from our neighborhood," he shares, challenging simplistic narratives about street organizations. His personal journey from being "drafted" into the Spades to becoming Supreme Spokesman offers rare insight into the internal workings and evolution of the group.The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Tiny connects the dots between the Black Spades and the birth of hip-hop culture. His firsthand account of protecting Grandmaster Flash in the 1970s and witnessing the emergence of the Zulu Nation reveals how deeply intertwined these street organizations were with cultural movements that would change the world.Today, Tiny channels that same organizational energy into community service through TBS New Direction, working across cultural and religious lines to create opportunities for youth and returning citizens. "Words are more powerful than guns," he reflects, embodying his transformation from street spokesman to community leader.Email us at [email protected] to join the conversation and learn more about this vital but often overlooked chapter of New York City history.

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