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The '''Bloods''' is one of the street [[gangs]] originally founded in [[Los Angeles]]. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the [[Crips]]. They are identified by the [[red]] color worn by their members and their [[gang symbol]]. The Bloods are made up of various sub-groups known as "Sets" between which significant differences exist such as colors, clothing, and operations. Since their formation the Blood gangs have branched out throughout the [[United States]], with over 15,000 members or more nationwide.<ref>{{cite journal
The '''slobs all day''' is one of the street [[gangs]] originally founded in [[Los Angeles]]. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the [[Crips]]. They are identified by the [[red]] color worn by their members and their [[gang symbol]]. The Bloods are made up of various sub-groups known as "Sets" between which significant differences exist such as colors, clothing, and operations. Since their formation the slob gang have branched out throughout the [[United States]], with over 15,000 members or more nationwide.<ref>{{cite journal
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Bloods have been documented in the US military, found in both US and overseas bases.<ref>[http://walkndude.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/fbi-says-us-criminal-gangs-are-using-military-to-spread-their-reach/]</ref> <ref>[http://www.military.com/news/article/gangs-increasing-in-military-fbi-says.html]</ref> Historically, they have strongholds in [[Los Angeles, California]], [[New York City]], [[Las Vegas]], [[San Diego]], [[Dallas]], [[Houston]], [[Phoenix]], [[Little Rock]], [[Boston]], [[Indianapolis]] and [[New Jersey]] (typically the [[New York metropolitan area]]) including places such as [[Trenton]] and [[Patterson]]. <ref>[http://www.insideprison.com/prison_gang_profile_BL.asp.]</ref> There has been some growth in areas of Maryland. <ref> http://freerepublic.info/focus/f-news/2062086/posts]</ref> There is no evidence of the Blood existence in [[Philadelphia]] even though there is heavy crime within the city and its location along the east coast however the [[Greater Philadelphia]] is showing some signs of Blood existence.<ref>[http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/09/04/home-turf]</ref>
Bloods have been documented in the US military, found in both US and overseas bases.<ref>[http://walkndude.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/fbi-says-us-criminal-gangs-are-using-military-to-spread-their-reach/]</ref> <ref>[http://www.military.com/news/article/gangs-increasing-in-military-fbi-says.html]</ref> Historically, they have strongholds in [[Los Angeles, California]], [[New York City]], [[Las Vegas]], [[San Diego]], [[Dallas]], [[Houston]], [[Phoenix]], [[Little Rock]], [[Boston]], [[Indianapolis]] and [[New Jersey]] (typically the [[New York metropolitan area]]) including places such as [[Trenton]] and [[Patterson]]. <ref>[http://www.insideprison.com/prison_gang_profile_BL.asp.]</ref> There has been some growth in areas of Maryland. <ref> http://freerepublic.info/focus/f-news/2062086/posts]</ref> There is no evidence of the slobs existence in [[Philadelphia]] even though there is heavy crime within the city and its location along the east coast however the [[Greater Philadelphia]] is showing some signs of Blood existence.<ref>[http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/09/04/home-turf]</ref>


== Clothing ==
== Clothing ==

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This article is about the Los Angeles gang. For blood tests (often abbreviated to "bloods" amongst health professionals), see blood test.
For other uses, see blood (disambiguation).
Bloods
FoundedSummer of 1972
Founding locationLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active1972-present
TerritoryNationwide
EthnicityMostly African American [1]
Membership (est.)About 30,000
Criminal activitiesmurder, Drug trafficking, robbery, extortion,
RivalsCrips

The slobs all day is one of the street gangs originally founded in Los Angeles. The gang is widely known for its rivalry with the Crips. They are identified by the red color worn by their members and their gang symbol. The Bloods are made up of various sub-groups known as "Sets" between which significant differences exist such as colors, clothing, and operations. Since their formation the slob gang have branched out throughout the United States, with over 15,000 members or more nationwide.[2][3] Bloods have been documented in the US military, found in both US and overseas bases.[4] [5] Historically, they have strongholds in Los Angeles, California, New York City, Las Vegas, San Diego, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Little Rock, Boston, Indianapolis and New Jersey (typically the New York metropolitan area) including places such as Trenton and Patterson. [6] There has been some growth in areas of Maryland. [7] There is no evidence of the slobs existence in Philadelphia even though there is heavy crime within the city and its location along the east coast however the Greater Philadelphia is showing some signs of Blood existence.[8]

Clothing

Bloods are generally identified by their tendency to wear red clothing and other attire, but can also wear black, purple, green, or white. Bloods hang a red or black "flag" out of their back right pocket, because Crips wear their bandanas on the left. They also wear Boston Red Sox caps. Additionally, Bloods wear red bandanas around their heads, red shoelaces, or red gloves on their right hands. Red or black beaded necklaces are worn and in some cases can signify rank.

Notes

  • The Blood "logo" is a five pointed star as part of the People Nation . Their historical rivals, the Crips are part of the Folk Nation and use a six pointed star. Because their star has five points, Bloods may sometimes replace the letter "s" with the number 5.
  • The Bloods generally refuse to use the letter C in words and names, often appending a K, to form CK, meaning crip killer.[9]

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Maxson, Cheryl L. (1998). "Gang Members on the Move" (PDF). Juvenile Justice Bulletin, U.S. Dept. of Justice. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. ^ Prem (February 22 2007). http://player.omroep.nl/?aflid=4083483 PremTime (TV-Series). Amsterdam: NPS. {{cite AV media}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |title= (help)
  4. ^ [2]
  5. ^ [3]
  6. ^ [4]
  7. ^ http://freerepublic.info/focus/f-news/2062086/posts]
  8. ^ [5]
  9. ^ "War and Peace in Watts". July 14 2005. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |firstname= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |lastname= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |org= ignored (help)

External links

See also

Further reading

  • Yusuf Jah, Sister Shah'keyah, UPRISING : Crips and Bloods Tell the Story of America's Youth In The Crossfire, ISBN 0-684-80460-3
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