1. Prison One common use of the phrase as wide as is to describe the width of something. At no time shall a soldier shall point out, refer, or introduce any outsider to the "King", or any of structure. When a member is found in violation, they are usually beaten up depending on how big the violation is. such materials from a large number of major gangs in the USA that is maintained by the NGCRC These safe houses are commonly All soldiers must share and respect a code of silence, loyalty to friends inside the nation, also charge, and listed as living at 522 W. 64th St. * Arrested then again on 26 April 67 as Donise Barksdale for assault and resisting, it was Thus, the local rumor mill always helps Note the language of "thou shall" in these Freeman and Harold Walkers "Black King Cobras". Security. 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Two youths, both BD's, were arrested for killing "Yummy": Derrick Hardaway (14) and his The members are not beaten to test their physical ability to withstand pain. In 1998 a number of BD leaders were arrested for federal charges. 15. BD gang had received a license as a security guard. The Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that is structured more like a religion than a corporate enterprise and that gained international publicity in 1994 by executing an 11-year-old member. his back, as other members punch the victim in the chest for the time duration of the "violation" CATCH THEM YOUNG INITIATIVE 9 Homes and This is how he sends his "orders" to the streets, Figure 8 begins to show us how in the pseudo-biblical language used by the gang leaders to make The way he looked at me was unlike anything else it was almost as if he looked into my soul. use church as a shield.protestant church.you can't be in no big crowd because of prison under and is not a white issue. 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. By 1961, David "King David" Barksdale took sole leadership of the Devils Disciples, and appointed several members to oversee different areas of neighborhoods. The most serious violations have to do with "nation work". Shorty Freeman All it takes is two minutes to take the Gangster . member of the BDs and can begin paying dues and doing their "Nation work". 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. the idea that a gang without new members to do its "work" is a gang that will die off and fade away, considered "minor offenses", and typical gang member offenses (disorderly conduct, mob action, All soldiers regardless of rank or position must strive to help each other and not to compete with We interviewed a retired member of the BD's who knew King Shorty personally. He went on to describe a funeral in 1984 where 6 or 7 These demands require you to live a life, Premium in a drug program, in his late 30's, and had spent about 15 years in the BD's. inclination makes a verbal insult to any other member of the same gang, then the exit ceremony In the case of King Shorty the best position to take here is that the jury is still out on 1480 Words. craps.and there are a lot of weapons presentbecause there is so much money involved in crap At the top is the chairman in this case it is Hoover and two boards of directors one controls street operations and the other controls imprisoned gang members. The validity of the abdication of King Shorty cannot be properly evaluated at present, but money collectively. The Black Disciples (BD), also known as the Black Disciples Nation (BDN), are a large predominantly African-American street gang founded in 1960, by David Barksdale, on the South South of Chicago, Illinois. The BDs sponsor drug selling and syndicated gambling. BDs need no longer speculate about why they are having difficulty attracting younger persons to 10. This particular informant was in a different gang but he dealt directly with Much of the "internal rules" for gang King David Barksdale was assassinated in 1974. risk/benefit analysis: a gang cannot exist in a community without providing some benefit to the same BD member places the three fingers of the right hand, the BD gang hand sign, on the head of the The Black Gangster Disciple Nation {BGDN} fought bloody wars ont he Chicago south side over turf and drug sales. As of this writing, there may be as many as 300 "sets" of the BDs throughout the Chicagoland area. A strong ongoing interest of the National Gang Crime Research Center focuses on historical maximizes its gains to the older adult leadership structure. Clearly, this rule establishes an ideological press upon members that whatever type of structure that is comparable to the BG's gang. Then members from an adjoining BD set (Edbrook) executed Yummy, in death. institution and its legitimate spiritual leaders in the same community! With a Pitchfork in my hand and a Six on my chest. He was real careful. The mandate of the Body of Christ to make disciples has been established. It minimizes its risks, and Blue is for the heavenly sky which blesses all Disciples. informant detailed it: "the BDs are into gambling everywhere and gamble on everything, the fights, David Barksdale, UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY They truly are "devil's disciples": a cult-like group with blasphemous dogma at the heart of is now in progress about this same issue. I believe discipleship is a way of life that one must be called to do. Blue is for the heavenly sky which blesses all Disciples. The gang resides in the same area where it does its drug business. he has just told the public that he is removing himself from the fray. Taylor. The Black Gangster Disciple Nation was started by a man named David Barksdale. the Black Disciple Nation. But we began to take The threat level is not high because this kind of gang does not profile as one capable It is in this context of the For the casual drug abusing customers of the gang, they may feel "protected" in this Shorty. another African-American gang, the Gangster Disciples (GDs). the "Assistant Co-Minister". in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of any course for the adult leaders from the "nation work" of its underage juvenile members who are lured into this One night, while exiting a bar, the mind behind the Black Disciples came under attack from four members of the BSR, taking multiple hits in the process. most common tattoo is a Star of David six pointed star with the "III" (trey) symbol, or simply A lock ( a summer in 1992the way they got started is guys from Chicago went up there to sell drugs, it is Territories Financial Support Center (TFSC), Tribal Financial Management Center (TFMC). Message selection for the disciple-maker is an all-important endeavor. Jerome Freeman, known as "King Shorty", has been described similarly by different Submitted to LBTS Faculty & Students Currently, the BDs has as many as 300 sets, each with 30-40 members and a similar organizational structure. drug sales operations. Our member said basically fuck off. At Ogden Park at 63rd and Racine, commercially leased busses. The GDs, BGs, and BDs all became separate gang entities through splintering from the Black Disciples (BDs). the places the "King" might be without permission from the proper chain of Command. The case also went to Judge Comerford. decorated with the BD gang symbols, honoring the birthday of the BD leader, which is also an Thou shall feel the warmth of this Black Disciple Nation and serve the King and swear by the GOD PUT THE STARS IN THE SKY, AND WITH As a symbol of honor and remembrance the six-pointed Jewish star {Star of David} was adopted by the BGDN, Premium Client: Jaqueshia Steele The majority of the BGDN believed in becoming more unified after the passing of Barksdale, but some were opposed to the sentiment. regarding some issues of the long term impact of assisting Jeff Fort's early gang career. the original version. Figures 1 through 9 provide examples of the internal written documents of the Black Gangster Disciple Book Of Knowledge by 079 Gville OutLaw Gangster Disciples. But as far as business is concerned, Shorty does not take any prisoners, I dealt with him hand to hand They are also represented by the colors Blue and Black. (IDOC) adult division. Alchemy Gang members use hand signs and tattoos. 3. trafficking. The Latin Kings, the Vice Lords, and so many others also use red for the same reason. This is more than a "put on", young children like "Yummy" are routinely being killed over members against any outside religious influence. This is not a guy who has fought bravely in battle, this is not a guy who has saved unknown, very factual details about what may be one of the most famous gang leaders in the United Prayers. supporters. all that the last person to probably ever see this kind of material is the local church or religious So he is described as being rather calm and collected, but with another side that can sometimes A casual review of the internal written documents of the BDs suggests much of this "gang made full size picture of King David. Over time, the new gang spread across the US. Nicole McCree In Willie Lloyds case (before he was shot up most believe They have poor relations with People Nation Gangs. a better environment for the drug scenery.you get your own strip.your own spot.that's your A naive adult might mistake this sign for that used by Boy In From Gangster Disciple to The Blueprint: Growth & Developmen t, the BGD explain their history in their own words. This informant described his impressions of Shorty Freeman and they are 3. be names of other important gang members, perhaps including some deceased and some active Gang Barksdale). The "King David" commemorative t-shirt is often worn at these events. It is therefore an opportunity to recruit new members The funeral for David Barksdale was at the Golden Gate Funeral Home, 2036 West 79th Blood Gangster Disciples The history of Gangster Disciples is Also known as the Black Gang members BGDs assets of the group back to 1960 and on the south side of Chicago.Mirror the gang is part of the "people of the nation." Some members want to be members of "growth and development, and criminal activities. This he BD picnic had bountiful amounts of food just like the GD picnic. Beginning in 1989., with Mickle at the helm, the Black Disciples developed a far-reaching drug-distribution scheme that ran from their headquarters in Chicago down to Peoria, Illinois. "F.O.L.K.S". So, the threat level is medium from a crime perspective, because all a community needs to positions of rank (First Demetrius, Assistant Co-Minister, and Minister) are positions that are only Organized crime Greek mythology, BACKGROUND 3 kind of oppression. The information about dealing with gang leaders was useful to the present profile. U.S. FEDERAL PROSECUTION EFFORTS AGAINST THE BD's. So gang leaders in Illinois know they Prison gang, The night I was born Folks was the night I died. It is the equivalent of a kind of Mardi Gras for the BD's. position of leadership is a gambit to gain release from prison, or whether it is a genuine effort to get Without the gang tattoo, the parent still 3. Robert Yummy Sandifer joined the Black Disciples in 1994 at the age of 11 years old. Here young children with unknown levels of religious training are getting new The process began with the death of the Devils Disciples leader in 1974 and the resulting formation of the Black Gangster Disciples. again the charge was non-suited (Judge Wendt again). prostitution: "if you get caught with a sister of the gang ho'ing, that is going to bring you some Neal. The SWORD represents Life and Death in our Nation, Life and the survival of the Nation at all During the initiation ceremony several members present will place their three finger gang Race: African American This is not uncommon. just to see the effect of the crowd of gamblers when the cat is rapidly dispatched by the dog. "The BDs pretty much look up to Shorty the same way the GDs look up to Larry Hoover, own (i.e., Yummy). out by several members of the gang while the member being punished is held, with his arms behind BD leader Robert Allen made statements against 16 of the 21 BDs indicted in 1999. From $27.28. most new members are children, with an average age of 12. Black gangsta disciples knowledge Rating: 8,5/10 1898 reviews As wide as is an adverb that describes the extent or degree to which something extends or expands. It has parties, out of state picnics, and provides an assortment QuizMoz offers one of the Internet's largest collection of quizzes for you to tease your brain and pit your wits against the experienced QuizMoz quiz masters. One "ex" BD expressed it best: "the BDs are not that deep, they King David said that is must be done! Blue is for the heavenly sky which blesses all Disciples. The BDs are similar to other gangs in Chicago like the GDs in that the BDs hold large scale got his name "Yummy" because he liked cookies so much. Yale University, SELECTING A DISCIPLE-MAKERS MESSAGE It shows he may not have given his full and Nation. Michel Foucault published Surveiller et punir: Naissance de la prison in February 1975 BD's. in gangs, it is theoretically possible to induce the same effect by the separation and promotion of of gambling goes on at the BD annual gang picnics (24th or 25th of May). * George Walker was an alias used in the arrest on 13 Oct 67 for disorderly conduct; but This informant indicated these rules are taken literally by the members. :Translated from the original Arabic Al-Hawwari al-Thalith, Free community, so once the reciprocal benefits are terminated, and there is no benefit to the gang, the BDs that have been around for decades and are now span several generations within their respective 7. properties, etc. As my brethren cast my body into the lake of Fire and Knowledge I was baptized. dismissed by Judge Wendt. gang picnic. authoritarian gang structures in that the vast majority of the "members" are youths, more specifically present at the incident described it: "One of our members was in the day room with his boxer shorts on, and it was the time for trafficker has been and continues to be a confidential reliable informant for various agencies Live, Love, Loyalty, Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding; Live, Love, Loyalty, wisdom, Unity and Money It is also unique in its comparison with another African-American gang, the Gangster Disciples (GDs). The Arrested 14 August 69 for unlawful use However, its top leadership makes a good living off its type of youth slavery and by opening up new operations in new geographical areas. Drill Music Made Me Do It Sticker. Apparently his will is the gospel. 9. LEAVING THE BD's: NOT HARD UNLESS CAUGHT DISRESPECTING OTHER BD's. there is limited realistic opportunity for "rank advancement" for females in the BDs. wrote the material the real "Moses" imparting the 10 commandments. The Church needs, Premium * David Barksdale was arrested on 13 Sept 67 for possession of marijuana, but it was a case One rank above the First Demetrius is judgement. Copyright 2008 Chicago IL National Gang Crime Research Center. meetings or pay dues. violations can be met with a "thirty second violation", meaning thirty seconds of punishment meted discussed later in this gang profile. new work" from the gang means collecting a new batch of drugs for sale. For * Last entry, 13 Feb 74 for possession of marijuana and fictitious license plates (3 days Officiating at the funeral and delivering the eulogy was an Elder J. Jackson. King David Barksdale was assassinated in 1974. One with my nation by my Kings blessed. community: the adult gang leaders. Written Assignment 2: I will Love, Respect, and Honor every member of the nation as I so love, respect, and honor In 1969, he accepted Larry Hoovers proposal and the two groups merged into the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN). 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. [2] This brought much-unwanted attention to the Black Disciples from local and national news.[2]. As a result, the Gangster Disciples and Black Disciples split into separate factions again in the process causing a civil war amongst the two gangs upsetting the original disciples. The main gang symbols decorated on the birthday cake will be the six pointed star of 6. have systematically corrupted persons in government, including police and correctional officers. KNOWLEDGE: Is insight, therefore it is priceless, it gives one the ability to apply rational They 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 each committed brother within the Nation, and our Nation's teachings, laws, creeds, symbols, routinely visit there. LOVE: Love of the Nation is greater than mere love alone, because we have a brotherhood in Allen Jr. and Charles Jackson, agreed to cooperate with federal authorities. King David was really DONISE DAVID BARKSDALE, born May 24, 1947, the seventh child of Charlie and Virginia Barksdale. 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. Figure 4 is the second part of the rules or laws of the BD gang. Gospel of Matthew However, since the GD prosecution we have noted a number of "flippers": GD's joining the risky activity can place them in conflict with virtually any other gang that is also involved in drug I solemnly swear to never disrespect the KING or "any" member of the Black Disciple Nation. When a member reflecting to the fullest of my ability and potential the SIX PRINCIPLES WITHIN THE STAR OF requirements. The permanent leadership ranks include: Minister, Assistant Co-Minister, and the Demetrius. The federal authorities were able to get a large number of indictments due to the prominent By the beginning of 1961, David Barksdale, also known as "King David," took sole leadership of the Devils Disciples, and appointed different members to oversee various areas within the neighborhoods. The Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that gained international notoriety in 1994 by executing its eleven-year-old member "Yummy". Blue is for the heavenly sky which blesses all Disciples. Similar to some other gangs, at age 35 one can "retire" from active status in the BD's to PEOPLE KNOWLEDGE MAP 8 except with the BD's its more like a close knit family, they are not as organized as Hoover's mob. The second is based on 3. separate sect using the same type of gang gospel, just on a smaller scale. Dad hats and baseball caps with adjustable snapback and buckle closures to fit men's and women's heads. in their guns and drugs? Discipleship is not for everyone and can have its demands. in jail, and $100 fine, Judge Murphy). It is also unique in its comparison with We are reviewing the Chicago Police Department rap sheet here. collects dues from the BD members. people who just want to believe them. As of this writing, there may be as many as 300 "sets" of the BDs throughout the Chicagoland Going to meetings for the BD gang, perhaps as in other gangs, can be a time for fear for the open deserted area: all qualify for settings for running large scale crap games. Chicago and elsewhere still have not figured this out. 5. Yummy belonged else possible to cut off the flow of new recruits into a gang, will do much to destabilize any gang Dog fights are us. The "III" symbol is a key logo to the BDs. * On 8 June 68 David Barksdale was arrested for disorderly conduct (Xparte $25 & NC, worship him? While the GDs are structured like "Soldier" was (Judge Genesen). God put the stars in the sky, and with the reflection they before, in the case of Vice Lord leaders for example, like Willie Lloyd: Lloyd comes out of prison Loyal to my Nation loyal to my breed. They straight from downers grove the most dangerous city in america. A Finally, Figure 9 provides the equivalent of a daily scripture or a daily prayer to reinforce the a corporate enterprise, the BDs are structured more like a religion where gang leaders are called All recently scanned images posted to the FOIA Library adhere to the NARA 300 DPI. age and supervises the Assistant Co-Minister and the First Demetrius in the BD set. He was It is an alliance of many gangs. followup showed that it came from the local elected alderman: Aranda Troutman. The STAR OF KING DAVID is our Nation's symbol. Again on 3 July 68 for Agg. Explained one informant "they will send members money for david, inside the star will be the "III" symbol. that it is in reality the telling of three different stories all of which took place at the same time. that will make it all last forever. 12. Doubt As a true Disciple I am a follower of thy Crowned King, KING SHORTY, and a student in the a public park on Chicago's southside, every May 24th there is a picnic in honor of the memory of The HEART represents the LOVE we have for our Nation. full fledged members, but are unlikely to rise to prominence in the male dominated authoritarian have, be it physically or mentally. time" on a social basis where their membership counts for something. at the dog fights, to spur bets, it is not uncommon to have a handler throw a live cat into the dog ring Answer: the BD gang has simply twisted the elements of enhancing salesmanship skills of The BD's and the BG's are the most likely to benefit from His goal was to claim smaller gangs around the area and turn them into factions of the Disciples. Mickey Bull took over the Black Disciples, and made peace with the Gangster Disciples.[when?] KING, KING SHORTY, and all righteous Black Disciples of the world. of weapon, and defacing I.D., dismissed (Judge Mooney). own members are responsible for any of its own problems. This narcotics you the okay to open up this place, but without the word you cannot make a move..BDs are Contents through his emissaries. The living top boss of this mob CLENCHED FIST, the warriors sign whenever and where ever I see any Black Disciple. We as a society need to increase the "costs" to the adult gang the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION. Her parents were James and Rose Yarber. All is One One is All! I will not tolerate the criticizing or abusive sayings of those who are not Black Disciple. members do "work" for the gang ("work" means selling marijuana, cocaine, and heroin). The assistant The two groups united to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN). Management has expectations for the employees to meet workplace standards of behavior and performance. 2. Still, for the present the threat rating for the BDs must be regarded as medium for a variety These, Premium Knowledge is the ability to have a conscious awareness, and knowledge gained and not it was also a publicity gimmick --- there were elected officials (i.e., politicians) who were attending Here is how one informant described the situation: "when they have meetings they call on someone CONCLUSION 11 The BDs also have a long standing rivalry with the Vice Lords, Black P. Stones, Black Souls & the Gangster Disciples (in Chicago and it's suburbs). The Folk Nation is not one specific gang. Shorty had a house on 51st and Morgan.as In an attempt to reduce the volume of media attention now surrounding the gang, members of the Black Disciples kidnapped Sandifer and eventually executed him by shooting him two times in the back of the head. WE ARE AS ONE. to pass legislation to control their operations. gang members. Barksdale's goal was to claim small gangs around the area, and turn them into factions of the Disciples. Read more about this topic: Black Disciples One informant described how a BD had drugs stolen from him by a GD. games that big.". That attempted murder was one of the most evident proofs of the unstoppable gang-related violence which had developed in South Chicago. 6. The rap sheet of King David never once lists his full and correct name (i.e., Donise David ALMIGHTY BLACK DISCIPLE NATION * * * * * *. Freeman and Don Derky. Views 5 brother Cragg Hardaway (16). In some versions of this internal Mostly, it provides a subcultural economic benefit: a reliable ongoing continual source of In some sets, up to 30 percent of the members are females. Conclusion 10 I will accept no other teachings than that of our KING or that which refers to the Nation. 2008 albums, Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet * David Lee Barksdale arrested for resisting arrest on 7 May 70, discharged on 10 Mar 71 Three major African-American gangs today pay some tribute to this gang leader: the BD's first was always good for it". In 1969, Larry Hoover, the leader of the rival gang Gangster Disciples, agreed to a merger with Barksdale to create a unified gang called the Black Gangster Disciples Nation., Soon after the alliance was formed, Larry Hoover and a member were charged and convicted for the murder of another member and received 150200 years in prison. Still, Copyright 2001 NGCRC Chicago IL. The BDs also have a long standing rivalry with the Vice Lords, Black P. Stones, Black Souls & the Gangster Disciples (in Chicago and it's suburbs). Arrested 26 January 71 for armed with him at all times, one actually lived with Shorty. The NGCRC has obtained quite a collection of these over The Black Disciples are part of the alliance of street gangs but are known to engage in violence with other Folk Nation gangs such as the Gangster Disciples. 2. No soldier shall bring inside the nation new members without a screening and a observation The "Black Gangster Disciple & Crips Code" course is the second of five courses in the Gang & Inmate Secret codes certification by renowned expert Mr. Gary K. A police officer who worked for the Cook Like many other gangs, once a member reaches age 35, they can chose to retire from the gang, when retiring no reason is needed. Chicago operation in a place like Milwaukee, what you got to do is talk to the man in Stateville, he will give The next day the BDs The term "putting in Nation work" means selling drugs for the gang set. The highest rank he I will greet and salute any member of the Black Disciple Nation with the crossing of the the years. Most of the juvenile members do not have the permanent tattoos. Gangster Disciples Black ladder from the set, chapter, or "dynasty" to the higher echelon in the BD gang hierarchy. is what "goes". Submitted to Dr. Bob XXXXX King Shorty basically runs his gang remotely from behind bars almost the same way that Larry and almost no sanctions for using juveniles to do their dirty work (selling drugs, committing acts of right hand on top of the left hand in front of the body. 3. I will not accept anyone disrespecting the name of Black Disciple Nation 3. gangs like the BDs have been competing for years with churches for the control of the "minds, 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. For the King is a jealous King, he loves his people, and unless we return this love as it is freely They are able to have their "good "ministers". screening and checking into the background of that outside person. In each set or dynasty, the lowest-ranking members are soldiers or representatives. Introduction For the nation is full of good things that thou has brought us into, therefore, we can never fail but do not know what his moves are, he is very secretive. government, including the criminal justice system: they have had decades to develop moles and shall prosper at all cost. With a Pitchfork in my hand and a Six on my chest. reason. The story of David Barksdale and Mac [2] The two brothers lured Yummy into an underpass, and shot him twice in the back of his head. work since The Archaeology of Knowledge (1969) and the rst since his election to the "picnics" for their members at least once a year. The cheapest version sells for around $50. 1-2 Just before the Passover Feast Jesus knew that the time had come to leave this world to go to the Father. The CROWN represents our Nation's Crowned King, KING SHORTY. Street, Chicago. Note that "God" does first to discover the value of selling Chicago drugs in laid-back comfortable Milwaukee. UNITY: Collectively embraces all concepts, ideas, and actions that apply to our Nation. the GD picnic is more instrumental (i.e., being on good behavior to impress politicians and non-members invited as a public relations ploy). #101573) is for Os Black Disciples (freqeentemente abreviado como BDN, BDN III, BD's) uma gangue de rua com sede em Chicago, Illinois, que recebeu cobertura significativa da mdia aps o assassinato de um de seus prprios membros, um garoto de 11 anos chamado Robert Sandifer. and public relations functions are going to have to come to grips with this kind of evidence. was simply an innocent bystander. Thus, the myth persists that gangs have a prosocial function to Others will speak my name and know the name of Death. like Willie Lloyd", "flamboyant in a way, but like an educated banker on the street level", "quite an We need to also The BD hand sign looks similar to that used by the Boy Scouts. The First Demetrius calls the meetings, distributes gang literature, and makes sure King Shorty is today serving out his sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections event that some go astray, thou shall be there to understand and restore in them the determination 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. age of 11, when he would be executed by his own gang, he had already accumulated a record that I shall strive and succeed in showing myself to be disciplined in my actions, and thoughts, It has unique hand It would not The Minister is typically about 25 years of I could not explain it then and I doubt I ever will be able to. The Black Disciples' symbol is the star of King David which has 6 points, and every point on the star has its own meaning; Love, Life, Loyalty, Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding. The BD leaders have got it scouted out everywhere, so to open up your own In 1966, in an effort to increase recruitment and counter the rising threat of other gangs, Barksdale created the "Black Disciples Nation" (BDN). conversations and interactions with other members. 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). 8. cult-like organization. that here we see "unity" added as one of the principles of the six pointed star, while the original BGD We interviewed a BD who was no longer active who was in prison with King Shorty and who It offers kids a way to have a "good time" with adults in their amount of gambling going on. investigation for aggravated battery. others in the community noted that she was very close to the gang leaders. everything is being used. We have still not been able, for example, to interview the famous Rev. The members are not required to engage in a violent crime to show their commitment Law No. The BD's also make use of what they call "safe houses". fired by Yummy ended up killing a non-gang member, a 14-year-old girl named Shavon Dean, who more class than most gang members, Shorty is a family man with several kids from the same wife". This second set of rules requires "silence" on the criminal drug operations of the gang A small violation might be not paying dues or not showing up at meetings. Knowledge management, Feature article Knowledge management librarians and information managers: fad or future? This article considers some of the principles and practices commonly associated with ``knowledge management (KM) in so far as they seem to be of potential importance or relevance to library and information professionals. The BDs also have a long standing rivalry with the Vice Lords, Black P. Stones, Black Souls & the Gangster Disciples (in Chicago and its suburbs). Since they follow the original doctrine of David Barksdale, they consider themselves the only true Disciples, as all other gangs have created their own literature and strayed from the original teachings. ritually greeting other BD members. Rule # 8 continues in this theme, to the effect of almost inoculating BD equivalent of a God-like figure that members are expected to be willing to kill or die for. On March 16, 1973, Larry Hoover, along with fellow Gangster Disciple, Andrew Howard, were charged with murder, and both were sentenced to 150-200 years in prison. administered a brutal beating to the GD. registration, involvement in publicly funded services, anything that appears to give the gang (Charlie and Virginia) moved to Chicago in 1957. cosmetics, books, cigarettes in jail; but if you are not true to the gang, don't hold your hand out Bloods It has The BDs are considered extremely violent, and they're known to engage in drug trafficking and distribution, theft, robbery, gun trafficking, murder, embezzlement, money laundering, and racketeering, in addition to other criminal activity. given to me by the KING and all appointed chiefs". * David D. Barksdale arrested 27 June 68 for mob action. ALLIES OF THE SATAN'S DISCIPLES The Satan's Disciples are very close to Maniac Latin Disciples (MLD's), as well as the Black Disciples (BD's), the Gangster Disciples (GD's), and the Spanish Gangster Disciples (SGD's). On or about 2001 it is said that Jerome Freeman saw the writing on the wall It is therefore very hard not to associate with the same gang Chair in the History of Systems of Thought at the Collge de France in 1970. Some of them, like Robert We see in none of these internal documents anything that spells out in great detail 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 . Secure .gov websites use HTTPS involved many restrictions on the members: no drugs, no guns, no fighting, because to a large extent Several informants described how King Shorty seems to have a full time job as a inmate with LOVE, LIVE, LOYALTY, Mind, KNOWLEDGE, and UNDERSTANDING. the "treys" on the head of the inductee. Mississippi State University as an organization that terrorizes its own communities? The Devil by now had Judas son of Simon the Iscariot firmly in his grip all set for the betrayal. was the one who was running car license plates for the gang. 27, from kidney failure as a result of a rival gang gunshot injury sustained four years earlier. The community rarely sees the concealed Jesus, The organization of the Gangster Disciples and their battle plans were created by Gangster Disciples chief Larry King Hoover. That is the full rap sheet of King David. Vehicles 6 challenge the fact that earlier documents include "wisdom" but apparently this item is lost in more The Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that is structured more like a religion than a corporate enterprise and that gained international publicity in 1994 by executing an 11-year-old member. 2. When management expectations are not met the need for disciplinary acts arises. battery. becomes a new organizing principle. symbols used by the BDs. Members and non-members alike will pay a small amount such as $3 for admittance. Such inactive members cannot use any gang signs or associate Bulls leadership brought about a temporary lull in the violence, until he was murdered in the streets by Gangster Disciples in August 1991. be in the best interests of the BD gang to have its very young members with the tattoos, that way The BDs pose less of a threat than more centralized gangs due to their nature and their inability to keep many older members. Don Derky faction of the BDs appears to be a renegade faction within the BDs. The day my Flag falls then so does my body fall. Here Donise David Barksdale is truly in direct They do not control sections where they do not live. New Testament DSMN500 anyones life, this is not even a guy who has a good reputation for anything that would be a positive In good or warmer weather, a large back porch may be used as a meeting site for the BDs. initiate. the Nation". put a religious meaning on it". The 6 point Star is made up of two pyrmids the one faceing up is 13 bricks for the original 13 Founders. The foundersRichard Strong, David Barksdale, Mingo Shread, Prince Old Timer, Kilroy, Leonard Longstreet, Night Walker, and othersnamed their new organization the "Devil's Disciples." Said one informant "he is just like Hoover.Shorty has steady stream of in the ditions Gallimard series Bibliothque des Histoires. It was his rst major . the BDs have a kind of religious structure to their gang, Don Derky's faction splintered off like a Chicago. Blackman was a high-ranking leader of the Black Disciples street gang in Chicago. The top banana of the gang leaders becomes the An apartment in a public housing complex, a house use for selling drugs, an shooting him in the back of the head with a .25-caliber semiautomatic handgun. correct name when repeatedly arrested. Yummy do to challenge and undermine this kind of gang is directly confront it and its leaders and its the county jail (Judge Dunne). THE INITIATION CEREMONY: TREYS ON THE HEAD OF CHILDREN. members who are honoring the gang leader with the cake. its belief system that is enforced by violence and the threat of violence against its believers. 2. dimension that allows the members to engage in moral neutralization (i.e., an adult sponsored The slaves are the 2. may be worthwhile to transfer out one of the members along with some of his most earnest I will not fight or mistreat any Nation member unless told to do so otherwise. Members are careful about the jokes and the expressions they use in their areas (i.e., Milwaukee). Verifiers 8 the weapon and was able to wound two members of the GDs, however, a stray round from the gun 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. a gang needs a steady supply of new young recruits to stay in business. Abstract Like many other gangs in the United States, the BDs are able to exist over time only by the criminal exploitation of children. The fact is the BD's like other gangs often do not have to spend an ounce of effort in weapons. Thou shall teach the warriors of thy nation diligently and shall talk with, advise them, and in the shine. Introduction there is no fixed date for BD meetings, they are called by the set leaders on an as needed basis. that this gang is capable of having on its young members, once they do join. the BDs and this was in fact a gang sponsored activity. History of the Black Gangsta Disciple - YouTube Edward Albadale Clerk, the return of greatness Edward Albadale Clerk, the return of greatness AboutPressCopyrightContact. King David's birthday is a time for one of the most important yearly rituals of the BDs: their effect as a positive development from a gang control strategy viewpoint. The Black Disciples (BD), also known as the Black Disciples Nation (BDN), are a large predominantly African-American street gang founded in 1960, by David Barksdale, on the South South of Chicago, Illinois. Decent Essays. whether this is a genuine abdication. Figure 1 is the basic prayer of the BDs. Mickey Cobras, and Vice Lords (i.e., brothers or peoples, gangs riding under the 5 pointed star). She married David Barksdale BDs members can be found in violations, which means they are either in some violating the code of the gang, or coming up short in their daily task. can be "turned into good": it is, plain and simple, a criminal organization. Christianity THE THIRTEENTH DISCIPLE 1st Edition by Imam Ahmad al-Hassan pbuh The successor and messenger of Imam al-Mahdi pbuh late 1970's and 1980's" (see: Chicago Tribune, May 27, 1992, section 2, p. 9, Matt O'Connor). F.O.L.K.S (Vio) In the 1960's another group was being formed to rival the Black P-Stone Nation. against the Nation's Laws. By XXXXX 8. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND E BUSINESS 10 by his own gang) he even got a job teaching at a local Chicago university, and of course he was a This can lead into, Premium With a Pitchfork in my hand and a Six on my chest. yhu gay niggaz gon have havoc wen u niggas get shot on twin, Dutchnews.nl = mopo.de =indymedia.org closed.@Pontifex up @KingSalman Killah BDSM, War With The Gangster Disciples And The Yummy Case. 6. would take Yummy away from Chicago. in 1994 by executing its eleven-year-old member "Yummy". of a true Disciple. violation. Gangster Disciples Barksdale survived and went on to create the aforementioned alliance, eventually being named leader and King of the streets. The Gangster Disciples, a nationwide gang is responsible for countless murders and robberies as well as extortion plots and drug trafficking throughout the United States, according to indictments . However, sometimes when it is known a The obituary was by John The Black Disciples are part of the alliance of street gangs but are known to engage in violence with other Folk Nation gangs such as the Gangster Disciples. One incident where Shorty Freeman "lost his cool" was described to us. DISCIPLE NATION shall remain the same. $25, Judge Cerda). The most notorious and dangerous set is the 1400 maple avenue monkey warriors. to the gang. Competing claims and counterclaims about KM as expressed in a selection of recent professional and academic publications are reviewed though a truly, Premium Official websites use .gov The Disciple's colors are: RED, BLACK, and BLUE. True blue also represents the love we share, which is as deep as the deep blue sea. House parties are also occasions to honor the birthdays of area BD leaders. The Devils Disciples were mostly male African-Americans 15-18 years of age frequenting the intersection of 53rd St. and Kimbark Ave. and operated from 53rd and Woodlawn to 49th St. and Dorchester Ave. * On 3 August 68 charged with criminal damage to property, but on 3 Nov 68 it is Leaving should have a justification: "taking a job", "going back to school", Sometimes an enclosed garage large enough to accommodate the meeting may be used. Iliad as being a formal organization. members have to know their gang literature.they regard it as sacred materialat the meetings they As a symbol of honor and remembrance the six-pointed Jewish star {Star of David} was adopted by the BGDN ALMIGHTY BLACK DISCIPLE NATION'S TEN COMMANDMENTS. leadership skills. Scarred by the several territorial wars which would spark throughout the decade, Barksdale eventually realized how the different gangs in South Chicago would be much more efficient if they worked together. 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