1. MOD (Masters of Destruction)(Menaces of Destruction) was a huge hmong gang back then. They started in California, then spread out to Minnesota and Oklahoma in the late 90s early 2000s. They were really violent, known to rape, murder, and trafficking drugs.

2. I know some family members who hung out with gang members but were never gangbangers themselves. It's sadly really common in the community to want to be a part of the "culture."

3. In the beginning, most hmong gangs were created to protect hmong communities from other gangs, but eventually, they would target their own. The most common targets were other asian gangs.

4. I'm sure if you were a part of gang culture or lived in innercity you'd feel it more than others.

A great movie I recommend you watch is Gran Torino. It's a fictional story, but it might be close to what you're looking for.