Symbols, Signs and Emblems
Like most major gangs, Gangster Disciples use a well-defined system of symbols to communicate alliances and rivalries. This system is a combination of symbols that represent the Gangster Disciple Nation or the Folk Nation as a whole and symbols that rivals use to represent their organization, typically inverted to show disrespect. Other than chicago and northern Illinois, Gangster Disciples have a huge presence in Springfield,Illinois and East St.Louis.With more than 1,000 known members in the state capitol.
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