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The '''Bloods''' are 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 [[ |
The '''Bloods''' are 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 [[pink and purple]] 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 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://www.military.com/news/article/gangs-increasing-in-military-fbi-says.html]</ref> Bloods are generally identified by their |
Bloods have been documented in the US military, found in both US and overseas bases. <ref>[http://www.military.com/news/article/gangs-increasing-in-military-fbi-says.html]</ref> Bloods are generally identified by their pink and purple colored clothing. Apparently they are sexually frustrated from constantly tucking guns into the back of their pants and being pleasantly surprised. |
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| Founded | Summer of 1972 |
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| Founding location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Territory | Nationwide |
| Ethnicity | Mostly African American [1] |
| Membership (est.) | 15,000 (est) |
| Criminal activities | murder, Drug trafficking, robbery, extortion |
| Rivals | Crips |
The Bloods are 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 pink and purple 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 nationwide.[2][3] Bloods have been documented in the US military, found in both US and overseas bases. [4] Bloods are generally identified by their pink and purple colored clothing. Apparently they are sexually frustrated from constantly tucking guns into the back of their pants and being pleasantly surprised.
Practices
The Bloods generally refuse to use the letter C in words and names, often appending a K, to form CK, meaning crip killer.<ref>{{cite news and also they say your mother alot |
See also
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ 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) - ^ Prem (February 22, 2007). http://player.omroep.nl/?aflid=4083483 PremTime (TV-Series). Amsterdam: NPS.
{{cite AV media}}: External link in|title= - ^ [2]
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