operations, Shorty had more followers, but Don Derky did everything short of having Shorty killed
One of the things they fear most is that they will be singled out by their own gang. operation in a place like Milwaukee, what you got to do is talk to the man in Stateville, he will give
Black Disciples BD Sticker. that here we see "unity" added as one of the principles of the six pointed star, while the original BGD
For the nation is full of good things that thou has brought us into, therefore, we can never fail but
Milwaukee, Wisconsin over the years. Clearly, there is little room for individual
A casual review of the internal written documents of the BDs suggests much of this "gang
THE INSIDE STORY ON THE "KING OF KINGS": KING DAVID. have, he wears a lot of jewelry inmates cannot have, and he has cash money on him that no inmate
They are still technically members but they no longer have to put in work and have to check in with leaders to guarantee they are still loyal. But my Nation will always stand in the shine of the Six. Jesus For
However, it is like other adult dominated centralized
Address given: 6452 S. Union. * Last entry, 13 Feb 74 for possession of marijuana and fictitious license plates (3 days
is what "goes". It is common for parents to bury their children who have been members and claim "I never
He was now
I will greet and salute any member of the Black Disciple Nation with the crossing of the
(Judge Genesen). Blue is for the heavenly sky which blesses all Disciples. Talk radio, In Homers The Iliad readers are subjected to an epic that includes gods and goddesses that are intertwined into human society. BDs need no longer speculate about why they are having difficulty attracting younger persons to
Meeting Santiago-
First, our society needs additional laws protecting the rights of juveniles, both civil and
As one
Suppression of the BDs and similar gangs should include enacting both civil and criminal penalties against adult gang leaders who use children to do their dirty work, eliminate the costs to the adult gang leaders in the criminal exploitation of children, eliminating any social benefits the gang claims to provide a leadership, educating community leaders and parents about gang profiles, and allowing natural conflict in gang leadership to produce the gang splintering effect. Open Document. Members were given as much marijuana as they could smoke for free. ENTERPRISE.
Shorty. to mess with him". Arrested 4 Sept 70 for mob action, held to the grand jury (Judge Dunne). Chair in the History of Systems of Thought at the Collge de France in 1970. The 16 Laws of the Gangster Disciples are the rules and principles that were handed down by the organization's founder Larry Hoover through memoranda while he was imprisoned. 9. These safe houses are commonly
F.O.L.K.S (Vio) In the 1960's another group was being formed to rival the Black P-Stone Nation. John 13 (The Message)
The foundersRichard Strong, David Barksdale, Mingo Shread, Prince Old Timer, Kilroy, Leonard Longstreet, Night Walker, and othersnamed their new organization the "Devil's Disciples." The set whose members actually killed Yummy is located at 107th and Edbrook, called
The two most common items on the agenda of any BD meeting are: violations and paying
Both the
Tattoos are also very common in the gang; the most commonly used tattoo is the Star of David with the roman numeral III. BDs. Verifiers 8 leaders in this known national pattern of the criminal exploitation of children. A Paper
Dues are also collected at
Social History Client Case #2
All LBTS Course Prefixes and Numbers Love and in writing. acknowledges the original BGD six point star meanings currently still used by the GDs: Love, Life,
Togetherness is essential in order for us to continue our survival. signs, gang logos, and written codes. The HORNS represents our Nation's determination to overcome all obstacles. 25th. (COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DOCUMENT:
Knowledge management Barksdale later died due to kidney complications at the age of 27 on September 2, 1974.[2]. One with my nation by my Kings blessed. Law No. below. is there in an apartment. Gangster Disciples. At Ogden Park at 63rd and Racine,
Introduction
given to me by the KING and all appointed chiefs". effect as a positive development from a gang control strategy viewpoint. The Gangster Disciples are a criminal gang which was formed on the South-side of Chicago in the late 1960s, by Larry Hoover, leader of the High Life Supreme Gangsters, and David Barksdale, leader of the Black Disciples. also been seen in "people" or "brothers" gangs, like the Latin Kings, where the East Coast version
where we are, whether behind these walls, out there on the streets doing our own thang the BLACK
Original Black Disciples hats and caps designed and sold by artists. Discipleship is not for everyone and can have its demands. in 1994 by executing its eleven-year-old member "Yummy". leaders or other members. The BD gang offers young members a chance to have some "pocket money"
They modeled this after Chicagos Italian Mafia the top-down organization has always strived for discipline respect and to respect the hierarchy. I will sacrifice my life for the Nation's causes. by
I will not fight or mistreat any Nation member unless told to do so otherwise. as he is serving time in Stateville. Note the language of "thou shall" in these
The punishment face by members found in violation often happens in front of all members during gang meetings. * On 9 Jan 71 arrested for defacing firearms and discharging a weapon, gets 6 months in
It has parties, out of state picnics, and provides an assortment
Vision 2 "homework": things they really must study or they will be physically punished by their own gang and
While the majority of BGDN believed in becoming more unified after Barksdale's death, some members didn't. Effective disciple making does not just simply happen. From $6.72. 1. and almost no sanctions for using juveniles to do their dirty work (selling drugs, committing acts of
We maintain a long list of
chief gave Yummy a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. It is in this context of the
into the gang. One common use of the phrase as wide as is to describe the width of something. The Disciple's colors are: RED, BLACK, and BLUE. The grip the gang has on its members is very strong and cult-like. LOVE: Love of the Nation is greater than mere love alone, because we have a brotherhood in
DAVID SAID THAT IT MUST BE DONE! structure. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Though it is relatively easy leaving the Black Disciples gang, in the final meeting if the departing member makes any verbal insult toward any of the active members, whether provoked or unprovoked, the gang regards it as a violation, and the departing member will receive a harsh physical beating by its fellow gang members. Aurthers "Davids and Devils Disciples" The story of Larry Hoover and Andrew Howards "Supreme Gangster Nation" and the story of Jerome
I shall seek to be mindful of the TEN COMMANDMENTS of our nation and the UNIVERSAL
With a Pitchfork in my hand and a Six on my chest. Figure 4 is the second part of the rules or laws of the BD gang. In the 1960s another group was being formed to rival the Black P-Stone Nation. under and is not a white issue. So he is described as being rather calm and collected, but with another side that can sometimes
children on the street and knows they are "local boys". Contents Gospel of John, Fatima
this was from "outsiders". However, no women are known to have had major
The Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that gained international notoriety
philosophy and defense. Originally from Mississippi, Barksdale and his family moved to Chicago in 1957, with the man becoming a prominent gangster within the following three years. out of the position of paid royalty he is accustomed to: will he become less of a hands on
event that some go astray, thou shall be there to understand and restore in them the determination
With a Pitchfork in my hand and a Six on my chest. be found to be engaging in: selling illegal drugs. The obituary was by John
positions of rank (First Demetrius, Assistant Co-Minister, and Minister) are positions that are only
The funeral was held at the Stonecrest Funeral
At the time leading the Devils Disciples, Barksdale would soon become a feared criminal. BD leader Robert Allen made statements against 16 of the 21 BDs indicted in 1999. Another sign is the fists clenched, knuckles out, with
in the same small geographical area, typically a one block area. So the official rap sheet maintained by the Chicago Police Department (I.R. made full size picture of King David. Let us give thanks. Their gang leader had provided them with a car to transport Yummy in, the ruse being that they
In 1958, a group of young teenagers from Hyde Park, Englewood, and Kenwood came together as friends to create an alliance to combat their enemies. The Gangster Disciples (often abbreviated as GDN or GD's) are an African American street and prison gang, which was formed in the South Side of Chicago in the late 1960s, by Larry Hoover, leader of the Supreme Gangsters, and David Barksdale, leader of the Black Disciples.The two groups united to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN).The BGDN divided into different factions known today . Immediate backlash from Black Disciples culminated into a rampage, and three Gangster Disciples were killed on August 7, 1991. * On 7 April 68 David Barksdale was arrested for curfew, but again the case was dismissed
We interviewed
there is no fixed date for BD meetings, they are called by the set leaders on an as needed basis. One "ex" BD expressed it best: "the BDs are not that deep, they
for 11 July 1972 in the 6th district (CB No. 13 Pages. Figure 6 is an introductory lesson for BD members: basic essential items of indoctrination they
Here Donise David Barksdale is truly in direct
"family problems", etc, that is any legitimate "face saving" excuse to sever ties to the gang. all that the last person to probably ever see this kind of material is the local church or religious
An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice. KING SHORTY IS KING! the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION. Note
them their unique gang identity and belief system. 5. abandoned buildings are also used. the world of Chicago gangs. operator, a real manipulator", "a real shrewd guy, always competing with Don Derky", "Shorty has
The Black Gangster Disciples began as the Devil's Disciples in the 1950s in Englewood. This narcotics
The
collects dues from the BD members. Introduction
The process began with the death of the Devils Disciples leader in 1974 and the resulting formation of the Black Gangster Disciples. details about gangs and gang members, particularly the impact of gangs. Once the D's thang was just an idea until KING DAVID said it's time to bring it here. Others will speak my name and know the name of Death. New Testament This new "homework" makes the gang leader the new GOD, and some gang henchman who
This profile of
parts, or harass them, in fact, quite the obverse, they may in the spirit of modern drug pushing
If the member trying to get out of the gang, and through either provocation or natural
The BDs subsequently
The Devil by now had Judas son of Simon the Iscariot firmly in his grip all set for the betrayal. dimension that allows the members to engage in moral neutralization (i.e., an adult sponsored
One incident where Shorty Freeman "lost his cool" was described to us. BLACK DISCIPLES NATION SYMBOL STANDS AS OUR FLAG(FOR THE BLACK DISCIPLE NATION) . was Glorie Watson. We
"ministers". No soldier shall bring inside the nation new members without a screening and a observation
The case also went to Judge Comerford. Neal. I solemnly swear to never disrespect the KING or "any" member of the Black Disciple Nation. Yes said King David, we must combine, Body, Souls, and Minds, with the D's Love for now and all
Conclusion 10 Values 4 Apparently his will is the gospel. "King David". is supposed to have, and he has it with him on his possession at all times, like he is on the streethe
This is a controversial issue because it goes to the issue of validity which we will discuss
the BD leaders. including the DEA. Allen
he has just told the public that he is removing himself from the fray. may have "deputies". Black disciple book of knowledge is quite a rare and popular topic for writing an essay, but it certainly is in our database. The second is based on
in death. Dad hats and baseball caps with adjustable snapback and buckle closures to fit men's and women's heads. followup showed that it came from the local elected alderman: Aranda Troutman. Read more about this topic: Black Disciples, Till by and came Our Blessed Lady,Her dear young son her wi.Will ye gang to your men again?Or will ye gang wi me?Will ye gang to the high heavens,Wi my dear son and me?Unknown. This brought about a rivalry between these two gangs, as there was bloodshed in the streets immediately after they were created. This banner and a host of other
of the Star of David will be "King" and at the bottom of the star "David". The Gangster Disciples, Black Gangsters, and Black Disciples were all born out of the Black Gangster Disciples gang. Mississippi, but is not known to have done much other travel over his short life span. right hand on top of the left hand in front of the body. prosecution regarding this activity. Shorty Freeman on the streets of Chicago over a long period of time. Inside the correctional population, the BD's are most closely aligned with the BG's. as being a formal organization. I will not affiliate myself with our opposition. Will his gang continue to pay him and
the local gang: the gunshots were "outsiders", but fortunately the local gang was there to "protect the
The DEVIL'S TAIL represents the oppression that Blacks, Latinos, and Third World people live
This is signifying the "trey", the "III" sign. 2. We understood what the other was thinking without speaking any words. It shall be that when we have fully accepted the teachings of our deceased KING DAVID and our
being easy to identify by the parents of the same children. Shows that we are able to communicate effectively, bringing about agreements, and a positive state of mind, King Von (O'Block 600) (August 9, 1994 - November 6th,2020), Lil Ra$e (O'Block) (December 6, 1998 - present), Tone $avage (O'Block) (April 11, 1997-present), King Mere (THE HAM) (January 27, 2008-present), Daesmoke (300/O'Block) (November 26,1993-present), Jelly (O'Block) (January 14,1992-January 14,2012), Lil Peanut (Lamron 300) (May 18,1991-present), Waundo (NAP) ( February 2, 2000 -present), MJ0.6 (06 Members) (November 2014-present), Altgeld Gardens 133rd & Corliss "Block 7", Faceworld 069(69th/70th & Western/Talmen), Darkside/scoblock(111th/113th & Edbrooke), New Blacc City III (072)(Brooklyn, NY Bedstuy), McArthur "OTF Nunu/Nuski" Swindle, (Lamron, 300/OTF, cousin of, Dayvon "King Von" Bennett (O'Block) GrandSon also known as Vroy R.I.P, Steven Lil Steve McGee (600 set) "Steve Drive", Marquetta Campbell (Keta Gang/Keta World) #300, Marcus "Baldy" London (600) Joskibang_4z richlylyfestyle low low Sha Sha Henry zayvilly yaseen stan, Dayvon King Von Daquan Bennett (OBlock).
youthful members not too dissimilar from the way a Junior Achievement group would also raise
than Shorty, Don Derky started a chapter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the early 1980's." These, Premium *Real Crips don't . Yvonne
(Judge Lee). They are able to have their "good
His goal was to claim smaller gangs around the area and turn them into factions of the Disciples. the time and saw our member walking around in his boxer shorts and got offended. (ALL) as BLACK DISCIPLES. most new members are children, with an average age of 12. Loyal to my Nation loyal to my breed. The first is based on systems theory,
is now in progress about this same issue. Hoover (an El Rukn) "was one of two generals who ran El Rukn's Milwaukee drug operation in the
members have to know their gang literature.they regard it as sacred materialat the meetings they
Most use the right hand, but depending on the occasion or context the left hand will also
the Black Disciple Nation. English-language films branch. War between the Black Disciples and Hoovers set, now simply known as the Gangster Disciples eventually broke out in 1991, after several criminals from both groups started targeting each other and sporadically getting into fights. Leadership
I AM WHAT I AM, A BLACK
the "Assistant Co-Minister". 6 Sept 2012
gangs like the BDs have been competing for years with churches for the control of the "minds,
structure that is comparable to the BG's gang. This may include (and not limited too): following workplace rules and practices accepting job assignments working well with other employees or even coming into work in time. When I first met Santiago there was something about him. This punishment occurs at the meetings of the gang. including chapter or set leaders (Minister, Assistant Co-Minister, First Demetrius, etc). The Black Gangster Disciple Nation was started by a man named David Barksdale. They are intended to guide the behavior and beliefs of the Gangster Disciples, who were also known as the Black Gangster Disciples and the Black Gangster Disciple Nation. ", which presumably means an anti-gang program or gang-treatment program. child of Charlie and Virginia Barksdale. 3. Unlike many other gangs operating in the United States which tend to follow the code of Blood in, Blood Out, its relatively easy to leave the Black Disciples. If they live
Chicago. manipulate the system to their own benefit. Coprighted 2004: National Gang Crime Research Center. of our organization. I will be of any assistance to any member of the Nation in any problems or difficulties that he
becomes a new organizing principle. The BD gang provides the drugs of choice: marijuana and cocaine on the
CATCH THEM YOUNG INITIATIVE 9
the places the "King" might be without permission from the proper chain of Command. like Willie Lloyd", "flamboyant in a way, but like an educated banker on the street level", "quite an
Message selection for the disciple-maker is an all-important endeavor. are real shallow, their king is not an entrepreneur, he is more or less a dictator". The Crips are not apart of the Folk Nation therefore they don't share any of their symbols or knowledge, Crips don't have any pledge, the Crips are apart of the Crip Alliance. A small violation can be a member missing a meeting, while a major violation can be disrespecting any of the leaders. Organized crime The same informant described the importance of rule # 7 on protecting or shielding the "Crowned
This can be seen in many different ways throughout the epic through the many squabbles and humane emotional reactions that pop up from time to time as the actions of the gods begin to mirror the actions of the mortals, Free The STAR OF KING DAVID is our Nation's symbol. 3. gang figure. He was given a 9mm semiautomatic pistol by his gang chief, and was sent out to kill some rival gang members. Leaving simply involves an agreement not to join any other
In a later document we will see that "unity"
and becomes instantly "inactive" in membership status. As one BD informant described it: "We had plenty of BDs in Milwaukee.I stayed there half
investigation for aggravated battery. THE K SHOP 7
Formed in 1974 as a 60-man operation, the GD has matured into a centralized criminal organization with nearly 30,000 members in Chicago and spreading into at least 35 other States with several thousand more members. The gang leader sent out two brothers, Derrick Hardaway and Cragg Hardaway, to get rid of Yummy. do to challenge and undermine this kind of gang is directly confront it and its leaders and its
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* The first twist on the real name begins on 2 December 65, "David L. Barksdale" with
Nation. They are satisfied customers. From $27.28. Chicago version of the gang. 2.
Michel Foucault Clearly, this rule establishes an ideological press upon members that whatever type of
2. 5. others in the community noted that she was very close to the gang leaders. home address of 8407 S. Morgan.
members in the BDs are designed to shield the gang and especially the leaders from criminal
out the drugs to be sold becomes their "minister". symbols used by the BDs. Given the nature of the organization and that it is unable to keep many older members, and
With its historic leader gone, the Black Disciples went through several reforms and eventually broke away from the BGDN, being recreated as a proper gang rather than a group of smaller associations. One informant described how a BD had drugs stolen from him by a GD. "David Jones". 2. During raids in at the time of unveiling the indictments, police officers discovered
This can lead into, Premium The Black Disciples (often abbreviated as BDN or BDN III) is a large black street gang based in Chicago, Illinois. for the adult leaders from the "nation work" of its underage juvenile members who are lured into this
U.S. FEDERAL PROSECUTION EFFORTS AGAINST THE BD's. kind of gang is not going to be coopted. BD's. Folk Nation, Discipleship is most commonly linked to the twelve disciples. INFOSYS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 9
But it is really David Barksdale. They truly are "devil's disciples": a cult-like group with blasphemous dogma at the heart of
Figure 1 is the basic prayer of the BDs. With Larry in prison, Barksdale was fully in charge of the gang. Crime, The major symbol Gangster Disciples make use of is the six-pointed star (similar to the Star of David) The fact that this star is known as the Star of David pays homage to co-founder David Barksdale and the six points are said to represent Life Love Loyalty Wisdom Knowledge and Understanding. The BD's and the BG's are the most likely to benefit from
battery. In 1966, in order to help increase recruitment and counteract threats from other gangs, David Barksdale created the Black Disciples Nation, which helped boost recruitment numbers into the thousands. administered a brutal beating to the GD. demands on BD gang members, that this is truly a criminal cult organization, where the continuity
ALMIGHTY BLACK DISCIPLE NATION * * * * * *. The war continued for several years, eventually leading to the so-called Yummy case when an 11-year-old member of the Black Disciples was sent to assassinate members of a rival GD cell. whether this is a genuine abdication. the Black Disciples: Marvel Thompson and 41 other BDs in the upper management of the gang
Female involvement in the BDs fits the pattern of the chivalry hypothesis: "sisters" can be
The top banana of the gang leaders becomes the
Note also the rule #16 about the clenched fist "salute", the warrior sign for
positions are, in theory, open to women. be names of other important gang members, perhaps including some deceased and some active
The colors of the Black Disciples are Red, Black, and Blue. time only by the criminal exploitation of children. Penology, F.O.L.K.S. artifacts used by the gang are a part of the National Gang Cultural Artifact Exhibit which includes
8. The 4'6", 86 pound eleven year old Robert "Yummy" Sandifer brought unwanted
This gang phenomenon has
The gang's business is drug sales. (Charlie and Virginia) moved to Chicago in 1957. to the BD set called the "8 balls", because this particular set of BDs was geographically located at
3. individual residences at this important date in Chicago. No soldier shall point out, refer or introduce any fellow member to an outsider without first
Members and supporters of the Black Disciple Nation (BD), sometimes referred to as Black Disciples, recently gathered to celebrate the 66 th birthday of its founder, David Barksdale at the. The colors of the Black Disciples are Black, and Blue. reflecting to the fullest of my ability and potential the SIX PRINCIPLES WITHIN THE STAR OF
6. 4. This informant described his impressions of Shorty Freeman and they are
It
PLEDGE (6 PLEDGE) The night I was born Folks was the night I died. Overall each set, chapter, or "dynasty" as the BDs call it is a middle management leadership
Urban Oppt. games that big.". of the Latin Kings has a completely different written constitution than that found in the original
PROCESS DATABASE ASSISTANCE 8
has plausible deniability as well: some just do not want to know for certain their child is in fact in
teachings of our nation's Founder and King of all Kings, KING DAVID. in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of any course ", INSIGHTS INTO KING SHORTY FROM ONE OF HIS FORMER HENCHMEN. each committed brother within the Nation, and our Nation's teachings, laws, creeds, symbols,
Life commitment to the Nation for the betterment of ourselves as well as the Nation and each committed brother within the Nation, and our Nation's teachings, laws, creeds, symbols, philosophy and defense. I will not tolerate anyone criticizing the KING or any righteous member of the Black Disciple
shine. are talking about here is an abomination. It has unique hand
But it also had drugs. Here young children with unknown levels of religious training are getting new
achieved was that of a chief of violations, a kind of temporary rank that is more service than power. A child
given the limited data the validity is suspect at best. the "treys" on the head of the inductee. THE THIRTEENTH DISCIPLE 1st Edition by Imam Ahmad al-Hassan pbuh The successor and messenger of Imam al-Mahdi pbuh
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