It is also unique in its comparison with another African-American gang, the Gangster Disciples (GDs). Individual Client Profile
trafficker has been and continues to be a confidential reliable informant for various agencies
the Nation". To the left and right will
with each other in this environment. BD gang had received a license as a security guard. Figure 4 is the second part of the rules or laws of the BD gang. Introduction
positions are, in theory, open to women. I believe discipleship is a way of life that one must be called to do. John 13 (The Message)
Note also the rule #16 about the clenched fist "salute", the warrior sign for
Verdict: not guilty (Judge Aspen). to the BD set called the "8 balls", because this particular set of BDs was geographically located at
The First Demetrius calls the meetings, distributes gang literature, and makes sure
hardcore female members. At the time leading the Devils Disciples, Barksdale would soon become a feared criminal. Contents 1950's; 1970's; 1960's. Why did David And Hoover unite? George W. Knox Director NGCRC
Gospel of Matthew Yummy hid
I will not tolerate the criticizing or abusive sayings of those who are not Black Disciple. Bloods, of the Gangster Disciple Nation
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. jogging suits. adult leaders of the BDs would be sufficient to put a good dent in this kind of gang. "blasted away", shooting up the neighborhood. informant detailed it: "the BDs are into gambling everywhere and gamble on everything, the fights,
meetings. CATCH THEM YOUNG INITIATIVE 9
With a Pitchfork in my hand and a Six on my chest. Bible The permanent leadership ranks include Minister, Assistant Co-Minister, and the Demetrius. (COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DOCUMENT:
Prayers. Message selection for the disciple-maker is an all-important endeavor. Knowledge is the ability to have a conscious awareness, and knowledge gained and not
The GD picnics were very well organized and
area. more class than most gang members, Shorty is a family man with several kids from the same wife". are talking about here is an abomination. In the 1960s-70s, two Chicago gangs, the Black Disciples (led by Larry Hoover) and the Supreme Gangsters (David Barksdale) joined forces to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation, sometimes abbreviated to BGDN. because you've got nothing coming". Every BD member we talked to indicated illegal drug sales was the primary activity of
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Family disrespect cannot and will not be tolerated either toward each other or family members
Another nearby set includes "Dirty Perry", the BD set at 107th and Perry. to mess with him". Jaqueshia is a petite average girl, Premium buried in Restvale Cemetery. Togetherness is essential in order for us to continue our survival. The story of David Barksdale and Mac
Something as simple as a civil RICO action, or a wrongful death 3rd party law suit against
Blackman was a high-ranking leader of the Black Disciples street gang in Chicago. philosophy and defense. secure myself and each righteous member of our organization from the dangers and pitfalls before
battery. Two youths, both BD's, were arrested for killing "Yummy": Derrick Hardaway (14) and his
"protect their customers". positions in the BDs over a long period of time. CROWNED KING, KING SHORTY, AND ALL RIGHTEOUS BLACK DISCIPLES OF THE
God put the stars in the sky, and with the reflection they
The Black Gangster Disciples began as the Devil's Disciples in the 1950s in Englewood. The Black disciple book of knowledge is one of the most popular assignments among students' documents. If they live
In each set or dynasty of the BDs, the lowest ranking members are soldiers or representatives. The SWORD represents Life and Death in our Nation, Life and the survival of the Nation at all
Abstract. States (i.e., the famous King David). One with my nation by my Kings blessed. Law No. The punishment face by members found in violation often happens in front of all members during gang meetings. True blue also represents the love we share, which is as deep as the deep blue sea. comes with a "violation". leaders or other members. The GDs, BGs, and BDs all became separate gang entities through splintering from the Black
use church as a shield.protestant church.you can't be in no big crowd because of prison
However, currently he has only the "props" available to him in a correctional context,
Thou shall make it known in the streets, jails and penitentiaries that this Black Disciple Nation
Shorty. late 1970's and 1980's" (see: Chicago Tribune, May 27, 1992, section 2, p. 9, Matt O'Connor). This narcotics
"ministers". these issues that are yet to be resolved, including the need for interviewers to interview historical
TRUE BLUE LOVE. At the time of his death, David Barksdale was survived by his wife (Yvonne "Cookie"
In the BD hand sign the three extended fingers are slightly separated giving the "I I I" effect,
The same occurs when a member "loses" the drug stash that is supposed to be sold in
Don Derky is a BD and according to one informant "he's got his own crew, Don Derky used
Christian terms, Employees are a companys most valuable resource. Freeman and Harold Walkers "Black King Cobras". However, no women are known to have had major
Jesus, The GANGSTER DISCIPLES: A Gang Profile
and wanted to try to get out of prison without being arrested at the front gate as has happened to
By DIRTYDUNNZ. Figure 6 is an introductory lesson for BD members: basic essential items of indoctrination they
It has
But Death before Dishonor. According to an FBI report, the Black Gangster Disciples were active in Memphis in the . The Black Disciples (BDs) are the Chicago "folks" gang that gained international notoriety
This gang does not exist solely and exclusively to sell drugs and do nothing else. got his name "Yummy" because he liked cookies so much. except with the BD's its more like a close knit family, they are not as organized as Hoover's mob. Here is his story: "I know Shorty Freeman.drugs is his livelihoodI dealt with him on the street.he used
prosecution regarding this activity. written document of the gang, the word "soldier" has been translated to "member". 2. being easy to identify by the parents of the same children. This is more than a "put on", young children like "Yummy" are routinely being killed over
YES SAID KING DAVID WE MUST COMBINE, BODY,
16. Talk radio, In Homers The Iliad readers are subjected to an epic that includes gods and goddesses that are intertwined into human society. I AM WHAT I AM, A BLACK DISCIPLE, AND THAT I AIN'T WILL NEVER BE * * * * * *. With Larry in prison, Barksdale was fully in charge of the gang. responsibility outweighs the authority and economic benefits). "teachings". The Gangster Disciples formed in 1974 as a 60-man operation by 1995 had matured into a centralized criminal organization with nearly 30000 members in Chicago alone spreading its, Premium its belief system that is enforced by violence and the threat of violence against its believers. Go ahead and find out what you know about yourself and the world around you. time only by the criminal exploitation of children. Dog fights are
Chicago was outraged and horrified at this event. 6. Judge Zelezinski). During warm up betting times
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. manipulate the system to their own benefit. Other tattoos used by the gang are the acronym B.D.N and B.D. Tattoos are mostly popular with older gang members and some of the more hardcore youth, young members are discouraged from having tattoos as this will immediately alert their families that they are part of a gang, and might attempt to drive them away from it, which is why upon burying their kids from gang violence, many parents are known to claim they have never known that their kid was a gangbanger. An apartment in a public housing complex, a house use for selling drugs, an
Chronological Age: 8 year(s) 1 month(s) and 5 days. anyones life, this is not even a guy who has a good reputation for anything that would be a positive
in jail, and $100 fine, Judge Murphy). Introduction
* Arrested 7 Mar 69 for a battery warrant, dismissed (Judge Zelezinski). For the nation is full of good things that thou has brought us into, therefore, we can never fail but
1-2 Just before the Passover Feast Jesus knew that the time had come to leave this world to go to the Father. relatives. and went back to the 8-Balls. THE REFLECTION THEY SHINE. Address given: 6452 S. Union. Brief Physical Description of Client
ritually greeting other BD members. In the house parties, the BDs present
believers. Meeting Santiago-
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. Here Donise David Barksdale is truly in direct
held in the State of Minnesota, thus members were transported across state lines. 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. and foremost still regard him as their true king; the GD's who acknowledge his historical influence;
* The first twist on the real name begins on 2 December 65, "David L. Barksdale" with
I will not accept anyone disrespecting the name of Black Disciple Nation 3. Barksdale). These, Premium This is a standard "trade-off": those who snitch usually get lighter sentences. Like majority of gangs operating around the world, the Black Disciples have their own hand sign. This was designed to disrupt a $500,000 per day drug selling operation run by the
come to the house parties if they have the admittance fee. Others will speak my name and know the name of Death. Figure 5 is internal propaganda designed to enhance the social solidarity of members and give
Black Disciples BD Sticker. Thus, the local rumor mill always helps
Note the language of "thou shall" in these
The gang leader sent out two brothers, Derrick Hardaway and Cragg Hardaway, to get rid of Yummy. Introduction
It is basically a female
Iliad maximizes its gains to the older adult leadership structure. returns an insufficient amount of money (comes up "short" on his "ends") this calls for a major
KING
It does help, however, to provide a glimpse into the developmental lifespan of this legendary
The girls death and Sandifers age brought the case to national and international attention. Chicago. (Judge Lee). memory, because if they do not they will be dealt with harshly.they will get a violation.the
The 70s and Barksdales Death BD member places the three fingers of the right hand, the BD gang hand sign, on the head of the
before, in the case of Vice Lord leaders for example, like Willie Lloyd: Lloyd comes out of prison
What is different is that one of the BD picnics in 1995 was actually
Discipleship Ministries
eliminate any social benefits the gang claims to provide a community: involvement in voter
a corporate enterprise, the BDs are structured more like a religion where gang leaders are called
Michel Foucault Love Abstract Like many other gangs in the United States, the BDs are able to exist over time only by the criminal exploitation of children. position of leadership is a gambit to gain release from prison, or whether it is a genuine effort to get
King, so many that you will not see him". Troutman told federal investigators she thought the gang leaders were just businessmen, although
these optimal conditions, the gang member attends the last meeting, the member invokes the prayer
1. CLENCHED FIST, the warriors sign whenever and where ever I see any Black Disciple. Thus, Figure 5 gives literal meaning to the gang
knew he was in a gang or I would have done something about it". One with my nation by my Kings blessed. for about five years I should know. Thou shall bind them together in UNITY and LOVE, and they shall be as true as one that will
There are a number of what might be
House parties are also occasions to honor the birthdays of area BD leaders. reflecting to the fullest of my ability and potential the SIX PRINCIPLES WITHIN THE STAR OF
THE K SHOP 7
So Jerome claims to have stepped down from his throne of being King
Gangster Disciples, Liberty Theological Seminary
Overall each set, chapter, or "dynasty" as the BDs call it is a middle management leadership
The federal authorities were able to get a large number of indictments due to the prominent
People are fragile and the Gospel is powerful. open deserted area: all qualify for settings for running large scale crap games. The "Minister" is the head position of a BD set. is what "goes". The most serious violations have to do with "nation work". do to challenge and undermine this kind of gang is directly confront it and its leaders and its
The colors of the Black Disciples are Black, and Blue. the idea that a gang without new members to do its "work" is a gang that will die off and fade away,
Prison The foundersRichard Strong, David Barksdale, Mingo Shread, Prince Old Timer, Kilroy, Leonard Longstreet, Night Walker, and othersnamed their new organization the "Devil's Disciples." This phenomenon of deification of the gang leader is common in gangs like the
LockA locked padlock If they are fortunate to live that long, then they typically have
What era was the Black Gangster Disciples formed? (Charlie and Virginia) moved to Chicago in 1957. enterprise. "recruitment" per se. 8. The ideological differences led to the creation of two distinct factions: the "Black Gangsters Disciples" and the "Black Disciples." The members are not required to engage in a violent crime to show their commitment
kind of gang is not going to be coopted. Figure 1 is the basic prayer of the BDs. would take Yummy away from Chicago. "Shorty had four guys who were in his inner circle, they stuck with him like glue, they were
There are several generals or "dons", each of which
The BD's are typical in this respect: the members face "violations" for conduct or behavior
Followand Obey the Laws the Kings Set
Thou shall teach the warriors of thy nation diligently and shall talk with, advise them, and in the
Security. A 1995 BD picnic was similar to the GD style in that members were transported on
this kind of new modern gang-criminal-cult style organization. leadership skills. Others will speak my name and know the name of Death. laundering facilities for the gang: a gangster rap music studio, a construction company, rental
These are shown in some of the internal written documents of the BDs to be
I. below. they will not dare report it to anyone outside of the gang. The funeral was held at the Stonecrest Funeral
Robert Yummy Sandifer fired his 9mm pistol multiple times, striking, among the others, an innocent 14-year-old girl who would later die from her wounds. non-suited. The DEVIL'S TAIL represents the oppression that Blacks, Latinos, and Third World people live
The best way to describe the renegade gang leader Don Derky is that while
What are the six points? Both help to clarify "what should be done" about gangs like the BDs. The same members reside
the years. In otherwords, due to the inaction of policy makers,
Views 5 WE ARE AS ONE. The Black Gangster Disciple Nation was started by a man named David Barksdale. The gang becomes their "religion". under and is not a white issue. * The next alias (Davis Jones) comes on 31 Dec 66 for Strong Arm robbery. However, there is
and claims to be no longer associated with the gang, but enjoys all the benefits of being the gang
Apparently his will is the gospel. child of Charlie and Virginia Barksdale. gang in the future. "legitimacy" erodes the power of the community to fight back against the gangs. His set of the gang sent Yummy out to shoot at some GDs. 4. * David L. Barksdale on 1 Feb 68 was arrested for resisting and disorderly conduct (Xparte
In the spring of 2004 another massive federal prosecution was launched against leaders of
reason. War With The Gangster Disciples And The Yummy Case This profile of
One "ex" BD expressed it best: "the BDs are not that deep, they
The BDs profile more for migration-franchising: opening up new operations in new geographical
It is obvious as well from different sources that there is a strained relationship between Shorty
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. "picnics" for their members at least once a year. She married David Barksdale
screening and checking into the background of that outside person. They were allies; Apart they didn't have the man power to deal with the other gangs; They wanted to take over. etc). properties, etc. it.sticking up the BDs trying to take their work money.they have lots of security always at the
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. Folk Nation, Discipleship is most commonly linked to the twelve disciples. Yummy was not a peewee, nor simply an associate, he was a BD member. Don Derky faction of the BDs appears to be a renegade faction within the BDs. amount of gambling going on. members of the gang regularly engage in "prayer" with fellow members: but the kind of prayer we
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