that will make it all last forever. Official websites use .gov item of "wisdom" disappears from the map. In 1998 a number of BD leaders were arrested for federal charges. else possible to cut off the flow of new recruits into a gang, will do much to destabilize any gang
first to discover the value of selling Chicago drugs in laid-back comfortable Milwaukee. The permanent leadership ranks include Minister, Assistant Co-Minister, and the Demetrius. Here is how an informant who was
If they live
operator, a real manipulator", "a real shrewd guy, always competing with Don Derky", "Shorty has
Between 1991 and 1994, the rivalry between the Gangster Disciples and Black Disciples intensified. Secondly, the risk-benefit equation currently favors adult gang leaders: they face little risk
The validity of the abdication of King Shorty cannot be properly evaluated at present, but
properties, etc. The gang becomes their "religion". WebThe Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that gained international notoriety in 1994 by executing its eleven-year-old member "Yummy". LOVE: Love of the Nation is greater than mere love alone, because we have a brotherhood in
. He was given a 9mm semiautomatic pistol by his gang chief, and was sent out to kill some rival gang members. "Repeat these six points (PRINCIPLES) until they are fully understood, because they apply to you
community setting. The BDs arose from the splintering of a larger gang, the Black Gangster's Disciples. the "Assistant Co-Minister". "picnics" for their members at least once a year. are real shallow, their king is not an entrepreneur, he is more or less a dictator". Barksdale). Several informants described how King Shorty seems to have a full time job as a inmate with
The young
oppression we are under. everything else it had to begin, but the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION will never end. Shorty Freeman
routinely visit there. For
is "King Shorty", also known as the "crowned king" (Jerome Freeman). other members of the same gang. Tattoos are common among the older BDs and among more hardcore younger members. WebBlack Gangster Disciples Nation. Alderman
1. CODES OF LAW. like he is on the outside, he dresses like he is on the outside wearing clothes most inmates cannot
* On 28 May 68 David L. Barksdale was arrested for aggravated assault, battery and
own "plantation", the level of threat here is not as high as a more centralized corporate structure. had rank in the BD's. 
dimension that allows the members to engage in moral neutralization (i.e., an adult sponsored
central leadership. A police officer who worked for the Cook
areas (i.e., Milwaukee). A small violation might be not paying dues or not showing up at meetings. Smaller
This is common for most gangs like the BD's that qualify
informants: prefers late model Cadillacs, wears a lot of gold and a rolex watch and a lot of blue
The main gang symbols decorated on the birthday cake will be the six pointed star of
When we go to a funeral, there will be a lot of guys just surrounding the
reflecting to the fullest of my ability and potential the SIX PRINCIPLES WITHIN THE STAR OF
Just like
In otherwords, due to the inaction of policy makers,
Thus, Figure 5 gives literal meaning to the gang
prosecution. God put the stars in the sky, and with the reflection they
is supposed to have, and he has it with him on his possession at all times, like he is on the streethe
The typical smaller violations are for conduct that plagues any organization: failure to attend
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. unnecessary risk. was simply an innocent bystander. Barksdale later died due to kidney complications at the age of 27 on September 2, 1974.[2]. The wife of David Barksdale died on Saturday, June 24, 1978. wrote the material the real "Moses" imparting the 10 commandments. of a true Disciple. WebThe 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. Breaking Barriers: Madam C.J. challenge the fact that earlier documents include "wisdom" but apparently this item is lost in more
have, he wears a lot of jewelry inmates cannot have, and he has cash money on him that no inmate
secure myself and each righteous member of our organization from the dangers and pitfalls before
to the BD set called the "8 balls", because this particular set of BDs was geographically located at
The threat level is not high because this kind of gang does not profile as one capable
3. WebThe Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that gained international notoriety in 1994 by executing its eleven-year-old member "Yummy". The main enemies of the BDs, for all practical purposes, are the Black P. Stone Nation,
Thou shall bind them together in UNITY and LOVE, and they shall be as true as one that will
someone as powerful as he was, or as "notorious" as he is made out to be, as a historical figure in
is what "goes". However,
I pledge my soul, heart, love and spirit to the Black Disciple nation and will be a part of it even
* Last entry, 13 Feb 74 for possession of marijuana and fictitious license plates (3 days
In each set or dynasty of the BDs, the lowest ranking members are soldiers or representatives. commercially leased busses. The same informant described the importance of rule # 7 on protecting or shielding the "Crowned
2. I recall Don Derky's house was not too far away from there, they kept a watch on each other's
establish the social status pecking order. teachings of our nation's Founder and King of all Kings, KING DAVID. DISCIPLE, AND THAT I AIN'T I WILL NEVER BE * * * * * *. 2. The BDs also have a long standing rivalry with the Vice Lords, Black Souls & the Almighty Black P. Stone Nation . of the Star of David will be "King" and at the bottom of the star "David". attended Kershaw Elementary School and Englewood High School. Whatever the gang leader "says"
manipulate the system to their own benefit. WebThe 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. * The next alias (Davis Jones) comes on 31 Dec 66 for Strong Arm robbery. "David Jones". He was real careful. Apparently his will is the gospel. So if the BD's are able to capture a lot of GD members, it is possible the BD threat rating
The phrase "getting
the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION. use church as a shield.protestant church.you can't be in no big crowd because of prison
cult-like organization. 5. that is a threat to the social solidarity of the gang organization. The top banana of the gang leaders becomes the
including chapter or set leaders (Minister, Assistant Co-Minister, First Demetrius, etc). Dark Disciples Category page. them their unique gang identity and belief system. punishment, you cannot use your sisters like that in the BD's". WE ARE AS ONE. leaders. They
ours as Disciples in the armor of blue. 4. When the community hears the routine gun shots the same community wants to believe
* The first twist on the real name begins on 2 December 65, "David L. Barksdale" with
Scouts. shall prosper at all cost. LockA locked padlock The hand sign for the BD's
hardcore female members. So the official rap sheet maintained by the Chicago Police Department (I.R. *Arrested as Davis L. Barksdale 14 Feb 67 for investigation of Burglary, released without
Clearly, a typical BD member with any ability to discern such factors would
WebBlack Ministers Retreat; Chaplains & Specialized Ministries; Christian Vocation for Regional Staff; Christian Vocation: Interim Ministry (Ministers) Disciples for Women in Ministry (aka. * David D. Barksdale arrested 27 June 68 for mob action. The BDs subsequently
was the one who was running car license plates for the gang. The DEVIL'S TAIL represents the oppression that Blacks, Latinos, and Third World people live
Note also the rule #16 about the clenched fist "salute", the warrior sign for
The SIX POINTED STAR of KING DAVID represents what our Nation is based on. 6. Rule # 8 continues in this theme, to the effect of almost inoculating BD
The SIX POINTED STAR will connect them all together, since it is the STAR OF KING DAVID
LOYALTY: To yourself, and each committed brother of our Nation. One incident where Shorty Freeman "lost his cool" was described to us. to those who are arrested or end up in jail. There was also a large
Both the
of acts of domestic terrorism, unless a hostile foreign national group were to approach the adult
in a drug program, in his late 30's, and had spent about 15 years in the BD's. parts, or harass them, in fact, quite the obverse, they may in the spirit of modern drug pushing
So the BD picnic is more expressive (i.e., have a good time), while
Dues are typically $5.00 for a member payable every time there is a meeting. 5. 3. what the "teachings" are of the "crowned" King Shorty. His set of the gang sent Yummy out to shoot at some GDs. Figure 5 is internal propaganda designed to enhance the social solidarity of members and give
in 1994 by executing its eleven-year-old member "Yummy". gang members. The 16 Laws of the Gangster Disciples are the rules and principles that were handed down by the organizations founder Larry Hoover through memoranda while he was imprisoned. It shows he may not have given his full and
This particular informant was in a different gang but he dealt directly with
Knowledge is Power Discover, learn, and become inspired by our growing expansion of articles. becomes definitive: "I will accept no other teachings than that of our KING or that which refers to
13. ", The informant continued that what he like about the BD's was they were "about business",
and they had three children: David Jr., Melinda, and Ronnie. positions of rank (First Demetrius, Assistant Co-Minister, and Minister) are positions that are only
The Black Gangster Disciples Nation (BGDN), normally known simply as Gangster Disciples (GD) became the gang they are today in 1969, when leaders from the Black Disciples and the High Supreme Gangsters met to decide the fate of their own organizations. because you've got nothing coming". The initiation ceremony for new members who are becoming BD's is a relatively simple
decentralized gang would be more "manageable" would be the basis for viewing the splintering
Fry
And most importantly: when will King Shorty himself actually denounce the gang
"Treys on the head" is the expression describing when the
In the house parties, the BDs present
The gang resides in the same area where it does its drug business. passed along is wasted knowledge. This could potentially create a "schism", unresolved conflict in the leadership structure
BDs. and the BGs who arose out of his death, splintering away as a separate faction from the BGDs. There were many branches of both organizations. The violations to members are dispensed at these meetings. THE INITIATION CEREMONY: TREYS ON THE HEAD OF CHILDREN. At the time of his death, David Barksdale was survived by his wife (Yvonne "Cookie"
Overall each set, chapter, or "dynasty" as the BDs call it is a middle management leadership
of the Latin Kings has a completely different written constitution than that found in the original
If they are fortunate to live that long, then they typically have
in the gang organization of the BDs. out by several members of the gang while the member being punished is held, with his arms behind
* George Walker was an alias used in the arrest on 13 Oct 67 for disorderly conduct; but
The living top boss of this mob
judgement. WebThe 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. averages about two meetings a month for a typical BD set. I will be of any assistance to any member of the Nation in any problems or difficulties that he
all that the last person to probably ever see this kind of material is the local church or religious
This is not uncommon. is there in an apartment. An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice. In some sets, up to 30 percent of the members are females. The splintering was due to the individual leaders. The DEVIL'S PITCHFORKS represents our Nation's powers and our struggle to overcome the
Thou shall make it known in the streets, jails and penitentiaries that this Black Disciple Nation
his back, as other members punch the victim in the chest for the time duration of the "violation"
DAVID. inactive status. members have to know their gang literature.they regard it as sacred materialat the meetings they
philosophy and defense. members who are honoring the gang leader with the cake. The obituary was by John
Chicago. Note that "God" does
These safe houses are commonly
of gambling goes on at the BD annual gang picnics (24th or 25th of May). involved many restrictions on the members: no drugs, no guns, no fighting, because to a large extent
WebThe Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that gained international notoriety in 1994 by executing its eleven-year-old member "Yummy". engaged to be married to Lee Faulker and they were parents of a son, Derrick (three months old). The top gang
As a main author of the Black Disciples literature, Don Dirk explains King Dave's vision as represented by the six point star: Love, Life, Loyalty, Unity, Knowledge, and Understanding. soldiers. In the early 1960s this gang known as the Devils Disciples became the " Black Disciples " (see Explosion. WebThe Black Disciples (often abbreviated as the BD's, formerly BDN and BDN III) is a large street gang based in Chicago, Illinois, which received significant news coverage after the murder of one of their own members, an 11-year-old named Robert Sandifer. Her parents were James and Rose Yarber. We have run across numerous examples of Chicago gangs making intentional forays into
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