Talking to news.com.au, Check It film maker Dana Flor described them as a "band of kids' united by their difficult upbringings. "Being black you got the odds against you, being gay and black, that's a whole different ball game. A unique gang needed a unique response to get them out of the cycle of violence. One of the hallmarks of the Check It is the members' fashion sense - fierce looks and on-trend accessories are almost a prerequisite. The Check It has now been transformed from a street gang to a community group with its own fashion label.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 15, 2017 08:47 UTC