INSOMNIA STREAM： STR8 OUTTA COMPTON EDITION

Stream Summary

This stream, hosted by Devon Stack, explores the historical and social transformation of Compton, California, focusing on the aftermath of the Watts riots and the city's shift from a predominantly white suburb to a majority Black community. The stream analyzes the impact of demographic changes, crime rates, governance, and societal challenges, drawing parallels between American urban experiences and contemporary European immigration issues. Through interviews, archival footage, and commentary, the stream questions the effectiveness of integration policies and the recurring narratives around race, crime, and governance.

• Watts riots (1965) and their aftermath
• Demographic changes in Compton from the 1950s to present
• Crime rates and social challenges in majority Black cities
• Interviews with city officials and residents
• Comparisons between American and European urban experiences
• Discussion of race, governance, and integration policies
• Contemporary crime and violence in Compton
• Audience hyperchats and commentary on related topics

Sources

• Watts Riots (1965) – Archival Video & News
  • CBS News Special Report: Watts Riot or Revolt? (1965)
  • Rare Footage of the 1965 Watts Riots | NBCLA
  • Universal Newsreel Archive: Watts Riots 1965
  • Internet Archive: Watts Riot or Revolt? Part 1
  • USC Digital Library: Watts Riots, 1965 Documentary
  • Calisphere: Watts Riots, 1965
  • C-SPAN: Watts - Riot or Revolt? (CBS Documentary)
• Compton Documentaries, News, and Interviews
  • The Rise and Fall of Compton California – IT'S HISTORY
  • Compton, CA 1971: Have Things Changed?
  • 1971 SPECIAL REPORT: “COMPTON, BLACK CITY”
  • PBS SoCal: How Compton Became a Citadel of Black Political Power
  • Douglas Dollarhide (Compton’s First Black Mayor) – BlackPast
  • Douglas Dollarhide Dies – Los Angeles Sentinel
• Contemporary Compton Crime News & Video
  • Deadly double shooting under investigation in Compton – FOX 11
  • 1 dead in 5-person shooting in Compton – NBCLA
  • Deadly shooting leads to chase, tense standoff in Compton – KTLA 5
  • Compton Crime News – FOX 11 Los Angeles
  • Compton Arrest Records – Local Crime News
  • Compton, CA Crime Trends – SpotCrime
  • Compton News – CBS Los Angeles
• Watts Towers – Simon Rodia Official Sites
  • Official Watts Towers Arts Center Campus
  • Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park
  • About Us – Watts Towers
• Wildcat Youth Academy – Compton News Coverage
  • Gang Violence Closes Compton Youth Academy – L.A. TACO
  • LA City Wildcats youth academy in Compton forced to shut down – ABC7
  • Gang shooting caught on video shuts down youth academy in Compton – KTLA
  • LA City Wildcats Youth Academy pleading with elected Compton officials – FOX 11
  • Caught-on-Cam Shooting Halts Compton Youth Program – NBC Los Angeles
• Compton Demographic Data – 2010 Census
  • Compton city, California – Census Bureau Profile
  • Census 2010 – California Department of Finance
  • Compton, CA – Profile data – Census Reporter

Key Points of Wisdom

• [00:06:11] "I wanted to look at maybe some of these old riots and the aftermaths and see what the powers that be had to say about them, and how it matched up exactly or not to what the people would say today." (Context: Motivation for examining historical riots)
• [00:10:25] "Next thing you know, the National Guard's having to be called in because they burned the entire city down." (Context: Watts riots escalation)
• [00:22:15] "After the Watts riots, the white people left. You had a city that was in 1950 almost entirely white. By 1970, it was about 75% black." (Context: Demographic shift in Compton)
• [01:22:32] "Any city where you take the white people out and replace them with someone else, you get these problems." (Context: Commentary on demographic change and urban issues)
• [02:03:12] "This mayor's grandmother was raped and murdered in her home in Compton." (Context: Personal impact of crime in contemporary Compton)
• [02:10:14] "This is what Europe has to look forward to, unless something drastically changes." (Context: Parallels drawn between American and European urban experiences)
• [02:53:07] "I've focused so much of my time... trying to get white people to be deprogrammed almost like if you were to get someone that was stuck in a cult." (Context: Reflection on advocacy and social change)

Hyperchat Summary

• Questions about the host's real name and location
• Discussion of previous streams and topics (e.g., Thelma and Louise, Howard Stern, Midsummer)
• Commentary on citizenship, immigration, and demographic changes
• Reflections on colonization, race, and group identity
• Suggestions for future topics and community building
• Personal anecdotes and feedback on the stream
• Discussion of crime statistics, historical events, and media coverage
• Expressions of support and critique from viewers

Hyperchat Contributors

• John Skywalker
• Graham playing games
• Wandering fool
• Blind *****
• Zazzy Mattas bought
• Harmless Gee
• Amos Burton
• Skipperville
• Polar Bear Odyssey
• Man of low moral fiber
• Arbor commandant
• Colonel Edward
• Mr. Nags
• Morata
• Exmoor hunt
• Cash flow checkout
• Lowly scribe in God's army