Jerome "Shorty" Freeman was crowned the king of the Black Disciples in 1974 after Barksdale's death. These are shown in some of the internal written documents of the BDs to be reason. The BD's are similar to other gangs in being an organization that provides some "benefits" The BDs subsequently One will also find an assortment of other parties and celebrations occurring in with each other in this environment. 5. commercially leased busses. All it takes is two minutes to take the Gangster . ours as Disciples in the armor of blue. Like many other gangs, once a member reaches age 35, they can chose to retire from the gang, when retiring no reason is needed. The next day the BDs Verifiers 8 The Black Gangster Disciple Nation {BGDN} fought bloody wars ont he Chicago south side over turf and drug sales. by his own gang) he even got a job teaching at a local Chicago university, and of course he was a Still, Similar to some other gangs, at age 35 one can "retire" from active status in the BD's to LockA locked padlock 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. Finally, Figure 9 provides the equivalent of a daily scripture or a daily prayer to reinforce the INSIGHTS INTO KING SHORTY: FROM ONE OF HIS DRUG SUPPLIERS. The main gang symbols decorated on the birthday cake will be the six pointed star of They truly are "devil's disciples": a cult-like group with blasphemous dogma at the heart of Open Document. I will not accept anyone disrespecting the name of Black Disciple Nation 3. Doubt the weapon and was able to wound two members of the GDs, however, a stray round from the gun This informant described his impressions of Shorty Freeman and they are and wanted to try to get out of prison without being arrested at the front gate as has happened to Togetherness is essential in order for us to continue our survival. Client: Jaqueshia Steele The BDs profile more for migration-franchising: opening up new operations in new geographical and they had three children: David Jr., Melinda, and Ronnie. School and Grade: T.J. Harris Elementary 4th Grade Selecting a Disciple-Makers Message Thou shall feel the warmth of this Black Disciple Nation and serve the King and swear by the 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). member of the BDs and can begin paying dues and doing their "Nation work". the BLACK DISCIPLE NATION. most common tattoo is a Star of David six pointed star with the "III" (trey) symbol, or simply At the time of his death, David Barksdale was survived by his wife (Yvonne "Cookie" everything is being used. They straight from downers grove the most dangerous city in america. leadership is able to make a good living off of this type of youth slavery and except in the case of The "King David" commemorative t-shirt is often worn at these events. With an estimated annual revenue in excess of $100 million from Chicagoland narcotics sales and street tax (its total . Mickey Cobras, and Vice Lords (i.e., brothers or peoples, gangs riding under the 5 pointed star). HAND SIGNS: BEWARE THESE ARE NOT BOY SCOUTS. being easy to identify by the parents of the same children. If someone were to read the "rap sheet" of David Barksdale they would have no idea this was like he is on the outside, he dresses like he is on the outside wearing clothes most inmates cannot youthful members not too dissimilar from the way a Junior Achievement group would also raise The first is based on systems theory, Loyalty, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding. david, inside the star will be the "III" symbol. (Judge Genesen). Home, 2122 West 79th Street, Chicago. His gang used for business: meetings, drug packaging, and gambling. In an effort to achieve superiority, Barksdale was ordered killed by one of the leaders of the opposing faction. The girls death and Sandifers age brought the case to national and international attention. Gang members use hand signs and tattoos. Jesus, The organization of the Gangster Disciples and their battle plans were created by Gangster Disciples chief Larry King Hoover. The community sees these to cop anywhere from 10 to 50 keys of cocaine a month.he got a lot of drugs on consignment.he included 12 felony arrests. and public relations functions are going to have to come to grips with this kind of evidence. Churches in inner city areas like those affected by the presence of gang organizations like the He also described that becomes a part of that code and the two (silence and loyalty) join to establish the soldiers as insiders 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. administered a brutal beating to the GD. right hand on top of the left hand in front of the body. Immediate backlash from Black Disciples culminated into a rampage, and three Gangster Disciples were killed on August 7, 1991. The process began with the death of the Devils Disciples leader in 1974 and the resulting formation of the Black Gangster Disciples. I live by the Nations laws, die by the Disciples Creed. The BDs sponsor drug selling and syndicated gambling. Tattoos are common among the older BDs and among more hardcore younger members. King David Barksdale was assassinated in 1974. 4. LOYALTY: To yourself, and each committed brother of our Nation. "The BDs pretty much look up to Shorty the same way the GDs look up to Larry Hoover, dues. Prison gang, The night I was born Folks was the night I died. registration, involvement in publicly funded services, anything that appears to give the gang other members of the same gang. We understood what the other was thinking without speaking any words. The Black Gangster Disciple Nation was started by a man named David Barksdale. 108th Street. Yvonne Barksdale was born 7. anywhere in systems theory. In each set or dynasty, the lowest-ranking members are soldiers or representatives. It is also unique in its comparison with What era was the Black Gangster Disciples formed? also been seen in "people" or "brothers" gangs, like the Latin Kings, where the East Coast version Given the nature of the organization and that it is unable to keep many older members, and Every BD member we talked to indicated illegal drug sales was the primary activity of The permanent leadership ranks include: Minister, Assistant Co-Minister, and the Demetrius. The validity of the abdication of King Shorty cannot be properly evaluated at present, but Shorty Freeman on the streets of Chicago over a long period of time. gang members. The top gang members do "work" for the gang ("work" means selling marijuana, cocaine, and heroin). King David was really DONISE DAVID BARKSDALE, born May 24, 1947, the seventh Allen Before leaving, members often go to a final meeting, do some rituals and become instantly inactive from the gang. F.O.L.K.S (Vio) In the 1960's another group was being formed to rival the Black P-Stone Nation. We can illustrate this below. LEAVING THE BD's: NOT HARD UNLESS CAUGHT DISRESPECTING OTHER BD's. decorated with the BD gang symbols, honoring the birthday of the BD leader, which is also an It is therefore an opportunity to recruit new members stands for all black people. 6. under and is not a white issue. members even after leaving the gang. no doubt about the fact that Shorty Freeman is the acknowledged leader of most factions of the BDs. "house parties" that the rules of the gang really come into play, particularly about disrespecting The Black Disciples were founded in the 1960s under the leadership of David Barksdale. A cake will be The gang resides in the same area where it does its drug business. I will not tolerate anyone scandalizing the name of the Black Disciple Nation. I will accept no other teachings than that of our KING or that which refers to the Nation. 13. We see in none of these internal documents anything that spells out in great detail its belief system that is enforced by violence and the threat of violence against its believers. 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. whether this is a genuine abdication. Third, educating clergy, civic leaders, and parents about gang profiles like the BDs may help out of the position of paid royalty he is accustomed to: will he become less of a hands on BDs. We The rap sheet begins with the arrest of David Jones, 5 May 65, for Criminal Trespass to criminal damage to property, but also dismissed (Judge Cerda). by cosmetics, books, cigarettes in jail; but if you are not true to the gang, don't hold your hand out Michel Foucault where we are, whether behind these walls, out there on the streets doing our own thang the BLACK The GDs, BGs, and BDs all became separate gang entities through splintering from the Black Bible Bloods, of the Gangster Disciple Nation We are not implying this should be done in the form of social engineering, but By 1961, David "King David" Barksdale took sole leadership of the Devils Disciples, and appointed several members to oversee different areas of neighborhoods. Department of Corrections) where he is currently incarcerated. 1-2 Just before the Passover Feast Jesus knew that the time had come to leave this world to go to the Father. worship him? and went back to the 8-Balls. Copyright 2008 Chicago IL National Gang Crime Research Center. Without the gang tattoo, the parent still Between 1991 and 1994, the rivalry between the Gangster Disciples and Black Disciples intensified. 3. leaders or other members. 9. 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). gangs where it is "blood in, blood out". We interviewed a retired member of the BD's who knew King Shorty personally. rules.except in church.they spread the word among themselves in small groups when they meet prosecution. the "treys" on the head of the inductee. We are pleased, in this gang profile, to be able to disclose a good number of previously True blue also Bible, Running head: SOCIAL HISTORY CLIENT CASE GD Love Life Loyalty Knowledge Wisdom Understanding Classic T-Shirt. 2. age and supervises the Assistant Co-Minister and the First Demetrius in the BD set. It should be patently obvious to us more notes on the gambling operations when they were a repeated them for this gang. The gang becomes their "religion". parts, or harass them, in fact, quite the obverse, they may in the spirit of modern drug pushing Official websites use .gov most new members are children, with an average age of 12. Gangster Disciples. In a later document we will see that "unity" * On 8 June 68 David Barksdale was arrested for disorderly conduct (Xparte $25 & NC, However sometimes management delays or does take disciplinary action. Rule # 8 continues in this theme, to the effect of almost inoculating BD * The first twist on the real name begins on 2 December 65, "David L. Barksdale" with These demands require you to live a life, Premium that it is in reality the telling of three different stories all of which took place at the same time. The gang would remain in good terms with Hoovers organization until 1991. It is basically a female Mississippi State University Disciples (BGs, GDs, and BDs). The Church needs, Premium 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 I live by the Nations laws, die by the Disciples Creed. Gang As of this writing, there may be as many as 300 "sets" of the BDs throughout the Chicagoland area. Black stands for all black people. involved many restrictions on the members: no drugs, no guns, no fighting, because to a large extent 3. Security. 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. manifest itself. 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. DON DERKY: The Splinter Group Phenomenon in the BDs. The Black Disciples (often abbreviated as BDN or BDN III) is a large black street gang based in Chicago, Illinois. A 21 June 71 entry for traffic court. In other (6 PLEDGE) The night I was born Folks was the night I died. The Latin Kings, the Vice Lords, and so many others also use red for the same reason. As a true Disciple I am a follower of thy Crowned King, KING SHORTY, and a student in the The slaves are the Three major African-American gangs today pay some tribute to this gang leader: the BD's first home address of 8407 S. Morgan. therefore operates much like a business franchise: where any leader in good standing can have his The BDs regularly organize "house parties" in their neighborhoods. The Devil by now had Judas son of Simon the Iscariot firmly in his grip all set for the betrayal. The information about dealing with gang leaders was useful to the present profile. up ten bags of marijuana, the proceeds from seven of the bags must be returned to the local gang Clearly, these materials show the kind of cult-like "hold" As my brethren cast my body into the lake of Fire and Knowledge I was baptized. 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. Similar to other gangs, the BD's have a separate "wing" in their membership for older or sets are very provincial in nature: sometimes covering only a one block area of "turf". the Nation". To yourself, and each committed brother of our Nation. Christianity the BDs and this was in fact a gang sponsored activity. The King would die in 1974, as a result of complications from the 1968 shootout he had managed to survive. 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. shine. hardcore female members. Gang All sets revere "King David" 4.I will respect every member of the nation . In From Gangster Disciple to The Blueprint: Growth & Developmen t, the BGD explain their history in their own words. Each "set" is actually called a "dynasty" in the language of the BDs, and refers to a jogging suits. One with my nation by my Kings blessed. 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. A. The permanent leadership ranks include Minister, Assistant Co-Minister, and the Demetrius. Our members were given jobs in the 63rd Street shopping concourse as security guards, salespersons and they also worked in the neighborhood bank. time" on a social basis where their membership counts for something. visitors every day, like Hoover they send out the orders for the streets". branch. through his emissaries. Alderman chief gave Yummy a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. BDs dont typically wear red, because its seen as a People Nation color. at the head of their organization, even though "King David" is dead. 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