If we were to believe the qualitative data from the book
1. unknown, very factual details about what may be one of the most famous gang leaders in the United
into the gang. I could not explain it then and I doubt I ever will be able to. bodies, and souls" of inner city children. BD gang had received a license as a security guard. II. Their gang leader had provided them with a car to transport Yummy in, the ruse being that they
Members and non-members alike will pay a small amount such as $3 for admittance. In 1974, after the death of David Barksdale, Hoover was appointed the new president of the Black Gangster Disciple Nation. INFOSYS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 9
CODES OF LAW. This is interesting as a psychological mechanism, for the first part of the rules
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"F.O.L.K.S". attended Kershaw Elementary School and Englewood High School. Here is how an informant who was
gang members. It is called the "Daughters of the Universal Star". It has unique hand
Louis
Allen Jr. and Charles Jackson, agreed to cooperate with federal authorities. procedure. The BDs hand sign resembles that of the boy scout, thus making it easy for those unfamiliar with the gang to think that they are simply using the boy scout hand sign. 5. Under
specific section of the BD organization. One of the things they fear most is that they will be singled out by their own gang. positions in the BDs over a long period of time. With a Pitchfork in my hand and a Six on my chest. A 1995 BD picnic was similar to the GD style in that members were transported on
This can lead into, Premium The second is based on
the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION. cult-like organization. 2. below. battery. to mess with him". BDs need no longer speculate about why they are having difficulty attracting younger persons to
largely consistent with the previous information: "Shorty treated me with respect, he is a real quiet guy, he does not front himself a lot, but you
Whatever the gang leader "says"
initiate. international attention to the BD gang in late August, and early September, 1994. Management has expectations for the employees to meet workplace standards of behavior and performance. of Corrections" (i.e., today known as Cook County Jail) by Judge Zelezinski. Note that "God" does
written document of the gang, the word "soldier" has been translated to "member". available to members who are 18 years of age and older. started a confrontation with our mob, so we tore it up with the BDs.". The colors of the Black Disciples are Black, and Blue. hand it may take a new type of "radio free inner city" to get the message across that this type of gang
The gang leader sent out two brothers, Derrick Hardaway and Cragg Hardaway, to get rid of Yummy. Most use the right hand, but depending on the occasion or context the left hand will also
months); thirteen brothers and sisters and a great many relatives and friends. Gangster Disciples 8. 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. Thus, the myth persists that gangs have a prosocial function to
being easy to identify by the parents of the same children. The founders, David Barksdale, Richard Strong, Mingo Shread, Leonard Longstreet, and others named their new organization the "Devils Disciples". a summer in 1992the way they got started is guys from Chicago went up there to sell drugs, it is
Conclusion 10 SOMETHING UNIQUE: SYNDICATED GAMBLING BY THE BDs, Several informants mentioned the gambling enterprises of the BD's were intermixed with the
not to draw much attention, not engaging in politics, and sticking to its criminal mission: drug profits
funeral director was Bro. DISCIPLE NATION shall remain the same. Some of them, like Robert
Employment As people who have been entrusted with such a powerful Gospel we should, Premium In the BD hand sign the three extended fingers are slightly separated giving the "I I I" effect,
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becomes a part of that code and the two (silence and loyalty) join to establish the soldiers as insiders
soldiers. Message selection for the disciple-maker is an all-important endeavor. House parties are also occasions to honor the birthdays of area BD leaders. By DIRTYDUNNZ. However, currently he has only the "props" available to him in a correctional context,
example, they may want to express how they detest another member, but they really cannot do so,
How well they accompany sadness!Albert Camus (19131960), What poet would not grieve to seeHis brother write as well as he?But rather than they should excel,Hed wish his rivals all in Hell.Jonathan Swift (16671745). I will not tolerate anyone criticizing the KING or any righteous member of the Black Disciple
A photograph of the actual layout of a BD "banner" using all of these
4. A child
memory, because if they do not they will be dealt with harshly.they will get a violation.the
We have run across numerous examples of Chicago gangs making intentional forays into
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). DISCIPLE, AND THAT I AIN'T I WILL NEVER BE * * * * * *. may be worthwhile to transfer out one of the members along with some of his most earnest
prosecution. A strong ongoing interest of the National Gang Crime Research Center focuses on historical
Thou shall feel the warmth of this Black Disciple Nation and serve the King and swear by the
3. It is therefore an opportunity to recruit new members
manifest itself. 3. being administered. Brown Robyns Confession (l. 2328), As usual I finish the day before the sea, sumptuous this evening beneath the moon, which writes Arab symbols with phosphorescent streaks on the slow swells. obviously also have to develop a strong sense of being able to survive in a situation of ambiguity and
THE REFLECTION THEY SHINE. This is how he sends his "orders" to the streets,
Followand Obey the Laws the Kings Set
You shall not seek the safety of other nations around you, but hold steadfast to the teachings of
They are in constant daily contact
because you've got nothing coming". In good or warmer weather, a large back porch may be used as a meeting site for the BDs. In the case of King Shorty the best position to take here is that the jury is still out on
* On 9 Jan 71 arrested for defacing firearms and discharging a weapon, gets 6 months in
to the BDs. The case also went to Judge Comerford. had rank in the BD's. Crime One
During warm up betting times
In 1998 a number of BD leaders were arrested for federal charges. LockA locked padlock demands on BD gang members, that this is truly a criminal cult organization, where the continuity
I shall remind myself and my brothers that * * * * * * WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER, WE
The history of the Gangster Disciples is one of
I shall do whatever is possible, or whatever is asked, and required of me to support the leadership
Barksdale). He was real careful. There are many accepted justified reasons for leaving the gang, such as getting a job, returning to school, or any type of problem the member might be facing that prevents them from being a member such as family issues. In the early 1960s this gang known as the Devils Disciples became the "Black Disciples" (see Explosion, Free So the BD picnic is more expressive (i.e., have a good time), while
In otherwords, due to the inaction of policy makers,
like Willie Lloyd", "flamboyant in a way, but like an educated banker on the street level", "quite an
david, inside the star will be the "III" symbol. was intentionally formed in Milwaukee as well in the mid 1980's. For the King is a jealous King, he loves his people, and unless we return this love as it is freely
The HORNS represents our Nation's determination to overcome all obstacles. structure that is comparable to the BG's gang. A lock ( King", King Shorty: "if we pull up on the set, and the King was in a building up stairs, you cannot tell anyone the King
It shows he met a lot of Cook County judges. may have "deputies". It shall be that when we have fully accepted the teachings of our deceased KING DAVID and our
That is the full rap sheet of King David. Hip-Hop Database Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. dayroom when his lady could see him. Introduction
It could persist for decades, being careful
that is a threat to the social solidarity of the gang organization. I will not affiliate myself with our opposition. [2] While aiming for his rivals, a stray bullet from Yummy's gun hit and killed a 14-year-old female pedestrian, Shavon Dean. gangs where it is "blood in, blood out". As one BD informant described it: "We had plenty of BDs in Milwaukee.I stayed there half
"homework": things they really must study or they will be physically punished by their own gang and
At the time of her death she was
Ritualized violence maintains internal discipline. I believe discipleship is a way of life that one must be called to do. with him at all times, one actually lived with Shorty. Inside the correctional population, the BD's are most closely aligned with the BG's. The Black Gangster Disciple Nation was started by a man named David Barksdale. #101573) is for
Red is . 3. I will not fight or mistreat any Nation member unless told to do so otherwise. :Translated from the original Arabic Al-Hawwari al-Thalith, Free of gambling goes on at the BD annual gang picnics (24th or 25th of May). This particular informant was in a different gang but he dealt directly with
do. Churches in inner city areas like those affected by the presence of gang organizations like the
9. Given the nature of the organization and that it is unable to keep many older members, and
BD Knowledge Portal for Medication Technologies is an intuitive application that provides full visibility of the medication journey quickly transforming data into actionable information to enable critical decision making. 4.I will respect every member of the nation . Introduction Chicago version of the gang. This is signifying the "trey", the "III" sign.
UNDERSTANDING: Shows that we are able to communicate effectively, bringing about
Discipline, Discipline and Punish
community: the adult gang leaders. a gang needs a steady supply of new young recruits to stay in business. One rank above the First Demetrius is
prosecution regarding this activity. The punishment face by members found in violation often happens in front of all members during gang meetings. However, rather than allowing the gang to "settle" its internal disputes, in a correctional setting it
there is limited realistic opportunity for "rank advancement" for females in the BDs. be names of other important gang members, perhaps including some deceased and some active
Thou shall make it known in the streets, jails and penitentiaries that this Black Disciple Nation
judgement. 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. is there in an apartment. 16. Muhammad members have to know their gang literature.they regard it as sacred materialat the meetings they
separate sect using the same type of gang gospel, just on a smaller scale. the local gang: the gunshots were "outsiders", but fortunately the local gang was there to "protect the
Members who violate internal rules face a type of ritualized, violent, punishment in front of
robbery conspiracy, dismissed by Judge Murphy. (ALL) as BLACK DISCIPLES. They do not control sections where they do not live. There are no felony convictions in this rap sheet. he BD picnic had bountiful amounts of food just like the GD picnic. leader, the proceeds from the other three are "profit" for the individual member. This is a standard "trade-off": those who snitch usually get lighter sentences. David Barksdale, UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY and claims to be no longer associated with the gang, but enjoys all the benefits of being the gang
This informant indicated these rules are taken literally by the members. "recruitment" per se. members who are honoring the gang leader with the cake. The colors of the Black Disciples are Red, Black, and Blue. Social History Client Case #2
in the same area, the reciprocal ties that develop help to ensure that the gang does not steal their car
INSIGHTS INTO KING SHORTY: FROM ONE OF HIS DRUG SUPPLIERS. 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. effect as a positive development from a gang control strategy viewpoint. 3. The Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that gained international notoriety
so much security that nothing else is moving.because you have some guys.Derky started
The Black disciple book of knowledge is one of the most popular assignments among students' documents. 2. inactive status. to be a real character, he started an ugly riot in Division 1 at Cook County Jail, Don is a lot older
But it is really David Barksdale. DO NOT USE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION
Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. conversations and interactions with other members. dissonance. 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. I will not tolerate the criticizing or abusive sayings of those who are not Black Disciple. ", The informant continued that what he like about the BD's was they were "about business",
The foundersRichard Strong, David Barksdale, Mingo Shread, Prince Old Timer, Kilroy, Leonard Longstreet, Night Walker, and othersnamed their new organization the "Devil's Disciples." * Next record entry is 12 Jan 71, for traffic court. GOD PUT THE STARS IN THE SKY, AND WITH
Original Black Disciples hats and caps designed and sold by artists. One "ex" BD expressed it best: "the BDs are not that deep, they
Figure 6 is an introductory lesson for BD members: basic essential items of indoctrination they
out of the position of paid royalty he is accustomed to: will he become less of a hands on
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