Gangster Disciples

Chicago -ChiTown- Frances Cabrini Row-houses and William Green Homes

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Gang Statistics

• -- founding location = Chicago, Illinois, United States
• -- founded by = Larry Hoover
• -- years active = Late 1960s – present
• -- territory = Various
• -- ethnic makeup = Mostly African American
• -- membership = 60,000 - 75,000 (Nationwide)
• -- criminal activities = Drug trafficking, robbery, extortion, murder, prostitution
• -- allies = Folk Nation, Crips, 18th Street Gang, Black Guerrilla Family
• -- rivals = People Nation, Vice Lords, Black Disciples (associated with rivals), Latin Kings, Black P. Stones, Bloods

Colors and Apparel

Gangster Disciples "represent" with the colors blue and black. Gang members are known to wear Georgetown Hoyas or Duke Blue Devils clothing. Sometimes they will wear Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox and other teams' clothing from their original city though they do not always match colors. They are also represented by a black flag (bandana).

Gang Symbolism

The predominant symbol this criminal gang makes use of is the six-pointed Star of David (✡). The symbol pays homage to founder David Barksdale. Each of six points has its meaning: love, life, loyalty, knowledge, wisdom and understanding.