Opposing Viewpoint
The following is from an
April 8, 2003, email I received from an individual identifying himself as
Michael Nguyen regarding the accuracy of the statement you just read in
the Field Note.
This is false. The Mexican Mafia, or
Surenos, disrespected their Northern counterparts by making them wear red
which was the the sign of a farmer. The Nortenos, also known as the Nuestro
Familia and not the northern California Mexican Mafia, adopted the red rags
as their gang colors and stated that it represents the efforts of Ceasar
Chavez. That is where colors came from. The colors are reversed and a
Norteno would probably look at someone with hate in their eyes if they were
accused of being in the Mexican Mafia. If you don't believe me, you can
always do additional research. I just hope I can be of help in making
information more accurate on your site.