Minister Who Turned Gangster

Preface of A minster who turn Gangster In 1946 five-year-old Samuel Gilbert was the star of the Gilbert Gospel Preachers and Singers touring the country with the biggest names in gospel music, including Mahalia Jackson, Mr. Alex Bradford, the Roberta...

Preface of A minster who turn Gangster In 1946 five-year-old Samuel Gilbert was the star of the Gilbert Gospel Preachers and Singers touring the country with the biggest names in gospel music, including Mahalia Jackson, Mr. Alex Bradford, the Roberta Martin Singers, and the five blind boys of Alabama and many others. But just as Samuel reached the height of his fame his group disbanded and 12-year-old Samuel moved to God-forsaken Brownsville of Brooklyn, New York. It was "kill or be killed" on the streets of Brownsville. Young Samuel fights for his life and joined the Roman Lords, one of the deadliest gangs in New York City. Samuel swiftly ascended to the rank of war counselor. Still attending church seven nights a week, Samuel earned the nickname "Preacher."A hoodlum by day and minister at night". Did he preach again? Find out