✊🏾 "The Civil Rights Movement stayed alive because of the youth. When Martin was losing ground, young people left their schools, filled the jails, and kept the fight for unity going. Their courage turned the tide." 💯 #TheOGsPodcast #OGIkeTaylor #YouthPower

"My mom was a madam, and my father was a union construction worker—one of the best jobs you could have back then." OG Gator shares his roots, growing up at the intersection of grit and resilience. This is where his journey began. 💪🏿 #TheOriginalOGs #OG #Family #Roots

"I was born in the thing." OG Aaron Wright reflects on growing up in Robert Taylor Homes and following the path of his father, Stretch—a respected Mickey Cobra who held down the whole. #TheOriginalOGs #ChicagoLegacy #OGAaronWright #MickeyCobras #StreetHistory

Bill Duke on #TheOriginalOGs: "They saw things they shouldn't have. They didn't burden us but wanted us to understand we're standing on the shoulders of those who endured unimaginable hardships." #FamilyHistory #Resilience #Podcast #PodcastClips

"Before slavery, hemp was used for ropes, sails, and clothes. But when cotton became king, it drove the transatlantic slave trade." OG Bruce Gage breaks down how the demand for cotton led to one of the world’s darkest moments in history. #TheOriginalOGs #OG #History #Cotton

“It was family rules that had Mickey’s name on it.” OG Aaron Wright was drawn by legacy and guided by discipline. From boxing to football to brotherhood—he stayed sharp and always repped his father’s name with pride. #TheOriginalOGs #OGAaronWright #ChicagoOG #LegacyTalk

“They reopened the Freedman’s Bank, but not for us. That money still there.” OG Napo: They redefined ‘minority’ to block Black access to reparations. #TheOriginalOGs #ReparationsNow #BlackTruth #SystemicInjustice

“Steppin’ is a spirit. If you don’t have the spirit, it doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do.” OG Taboo talks about how Steppin’ has gone worldwide, thanks to pioneers like Rose. It’s more than a dance—it’s a movement. 🌍 #TheOGsPodcast #Steppers #ChicagoSteppin #SteppingTaboo

"Style was our signature. The Supreme Gangsters? The sharpest mob in town. Dressing for the occasion was a point of pride, and our generation defined what it meant to look sharp." #TheOGsPodcast #OGIkeTaylor #SharpDressed

“They knew what those kids would become—so they tried to kill the future.” OG Napo: Fred, Jeff, Mick, David were part of a prophecy. They were removed on purpose. #TheOriginalOGs #BlackProphets #SystemicDesign #WakeUpCall #podcast #podcastclips

OG King Narvel saw the DAD program—fathers protecting the kids after school. That’s the kind of unity and leadership we need in our hoods. Let’s give them something better than what they saw 20 years ago. #TheOriginalOGs #podcast #podcastclips #TheOGs #Community

"Somebody's gonna come with the right finance. God’s gonna send the right person because we’re now in control of our narrative—focused on saving lives and generations." OG Gator asks—why wouldn’t those with the means invest in something this important? 💪🏿 #TheOriginalOGs #OG

They said “let’s take it back to high school”—and then The Notations did THIS. 🎶 Real harmony. Real presence. Real OG soul. #TheOriginalOGs #TheNotations #SoulfulMoments #LiveVocalMagic #ChicagoLegends

“I’m 75 and still out here. Dr. King, Garvey, Elijah, Noble Drew Ali didn’t die for us to quit.” OG Napo speaks on legacy and responsibility. #OriginalOGs #BlackLegacy #StillStandingStrong

“If I had to change one thing? I wouldn’t change nothin’—the road wouldn’t be complete.” OG King Narvel speaks truth on embracing the journey without regrets. #TheOriginalOGs #OGKingNarvel #NoRegrets #LegacyTalk #OGWisdom

“You can be a Stone, Disciple—whatever. But we’re Black people first. Time to move together.” OG Napo calls for unity, reparations, and community self-rule. #TheOriginalOGs #ReparationsNow #Order15 #podcast #podcastclip

“I don’t know Trump’s intentions… but for what he did for our brother, I say thank you.” God uses people as vessels. How you gonna say you're a man of God and not thank His vessel? #TheOriginalOGs #Gratitude #TruthTalk #OGWisdom #FaithInAction #podcast #podcastclips

From cellies to community leaders. OG Napo & Gator helped bring unity to the streets through LUCK & the first MicNics—where all orgs could come together in peace. #TheOriginalOGs #ChicagoHistory #OGUnity #podcast #podcastclips

“I’m 73, but I act like I’m 45.” It’s not just about the number.. It’s about how you live, how you care for yourself, and how you keep that OG energy alive. #TheOriginalOGs #BlackExcellence #OGWisdom #HealthAndLegacy #AgelessEnergy #podcast #podcastclips

📖 "Young people, educate yourselves. The world of knowledge is at your fingertips. Great leaders make leaders, not followers. Your past doesn’t define your future—say what you can, stand on it, and show your worth." 💯 #TheOriginalOGs #OGIke #LifeAdvice #podcast #podcastclips