How the Black Mafia Secretly Ruled New York for 50 Years!

The untold story of how three men from Harlem—Frank Lucas, Nicky Barnes, and Frank Matthews—rewrote the rules of organized crime and challenged the Italian Mafia's iron grip on New York City. For decades, the Five Families ruled with absolute power, enforcing their code of silence: Omertà. But in the 1970s, these brilliant street strategists shattered the Mob's ultimate rule of ethnic exclusivity and built empires that rivaled—and sometimes surpassed—the Italian Mafia. From Frank Lucas's legendary "cadaver connection" smuggling pure heroin in the coffins of fallen Vietnam soldiers, to Nicky Barnes becoming "Mr. Untouchable" on the cover of The New York Times Magazine, to Frank Matthews vanishing with $20 million never to be seen again—this is the incredible true story of the secret war for the soul of the American underworld. How the Mafia Secretly Ruled New York for 50 Years! #OrganizedCrime #NickyBarnes #FrankLucas #Mafia #TrueCrime #NewYorkHistory #Underworld #AmericanGangsters #CrimeDocumentary #DrugTrade Sources for this video include archival records, law enforcement documents, court transcripts, and historical interviews. All content presented is for educational purposes. --~-~~-~~~-~~-~--~-~~-~~~-~~-~--~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Like and subscribe will be greatly appreciated! 🙏 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~--~-~~-~~~-~~-~--~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Grow Your YouTube Channel Faster with vidIQ! Want to get more views, subscribers, and take your YouTube game to the next level? I personally use vidIQ to optimize my videos, find the best keywords, analyze trends, and crush the algorithm. Whether you’re just starting out or already growing fast, vidIQ gives you the tools, insights, and strategies you need to stand out. Start for free today and see the difference: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2b2dw2u8