The Gangster Disciple Nation (often abbreviated as the GD 's; formally, GDN), also known as Growth & Development, is an African American street and prison gang founded by former rivals David Barksdale and Larry Hoover; in 1968, the two came together to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN).

May 12, 2015 · Though usually smaller than street gangs, prison gangs present a very real danger to correctional staff. Staying aware of members in your facility can not only keep you safe but help you in your day-to-day dealings with inmates.

During the 1960's, the Gangster Disciples, alongside the Blackstone Rangers (which were later renamed the Black P. Stones), received substantial public funds from Chicago's municipal government to set up and operate community service programs targeting delinquent street youth.

This article provides an overview of the Chicago-based Gangster Disciples (GD) criminal gang, which has a history of criminal activity that makes it one of the most powerful and dangerous gangs in the Nation.

May 4, 2016 · The Gangster Disciples is a dangerous gang founded in the 1970's in Chicago, Illinois. Here's an explanation of the extensive coordination and organization of the infamous gang.

Jan 25, 2021 · A federal grand jury in Minneapolis returned an 18-count indictment yesterday against 11 alleged members of the Lows — a violent Minneapolis street gang — for crimes including Racketeer Influenced and...

The Gangster Disciples are primarily an African American street gang formed by Larry Hoover in South Side, Chicago, Illinois in 1968.

Dec 7, 2015 · What Are the Gangster Disciples 16 Laws? The 16 Laws of the Gangster Disciples are the rules and principles that were handed down by the organization’s founder Larry Hoover through memoranda while he was imprisoned.

Sep 7, 2017 · Of that 400, jail officials have determined that about 300 of them are members of one organization, Gangster Disciples, also known as GD. Gangster Disciples is the largest known street gang...

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.