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| Founding location | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | late 1960s–present |
| Territory | Nationwide |
| Ethnicity | Mostly African American [citation needed] |
| Membership | Over 20,000 [citation needed] |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, robbery, extortion, murder |
| Allies | Folk Nation, Crips [citation needed] |
| Rivals | Latin Kings, Black P. Stones, Bloods, Vice Lords |
The Black Gangster Disciple Nation was formed on the South-side of Chicago in the late 1960s, by David Barksdale, leader of the Gonzanto Disciples, and Larry Hoover, leader of the Supreme Disciples. The two groups united to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN).[1]
The gang has made several attempts to legitimize their image. Some members dropped the "B" and began to call themselves GDs or Gangster Disciples. In the 1990s the Gangster Disciples entered into politics through the formation of the "Growth and Development" movement.[1] Outside of Chicago some gangs will still go by the old name of BGD.[2]
Symbols, signs and emblems
Gangster Disciples follow a strict code and use symbols and hand signs to communicate alliances and rivalries.
- Six pointed star, similar to the Star of David A reference and homage to David Barksdale formed using fingers on both hands. Many people say that they copied the B.F.G.'s with the Star of David as their gang symbol.
- Heart with six wings
- Shepard's cane inverted (to show disrespect for Vice Lords)
- A three pointed pitch fork aiming upwards
- An inverted pyramid (Peoples Nation symbol when not inverted)
Any of these can be incorporated into drawings, onto notes, hand signals, into a private alphabet, or displayed in various forms on clothing and private or public property[3]
Gangster Disciples have been documented in the US military, found in both US and overseas bases.[4] Graffiti characteristic of the Gangster Disciples has been reportedly seen in U.S. military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. [5]
References
- ^ a b c d Black Gangster Disciples Cite error: The named reference "www.knowgangs.com" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ [1]
- ^ People and Folk Nation Sets (continued) - Gang and Security Threat Group Awareness
- ^ "Gangs Increasing in Military, FBI Says". McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. 30 June 2008.
- ^ "Exclusive: Gangs Spreading In The Military". CBS News. 28 July 2007.
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