Street Gangs Vs. Gangster Disciple Nation

Another Chicago gang known today, became known in the 1960’s. The Black P Stone
Rangers, a youth gang, developed into a criminal group. Jeff Fort who was leader of the group, united the leaders of 50 street gangs into one single group, calling it the Black P Stone Nation.
“The leaders projected the group as a socially conscious, self-help organization that would help uplift themselves and their community”(Street Gangs- Chicago Based or Influenced). As a result of this idea, the gang obtained $1.4 million in federal anti-poverty funds and used it to support their illegal activities. Jeff Fort was later sent to prison after a federal grand jury uncovered the funds mismanagement. His success resulted in the formation of many other gangs who’s idea
They claimed to be politically and socially motivated. “Of the groups that surfaced, many dropped to a level of disorganization, while others developed into sophisticated, highly organized groups involved in prostitution, robbery, burglary, extortion, and drug sales”
(“Street Gangs- Chicago Based or Influenced”). During that time, The Black Disciples leader
David Barksdale and The Gangster Disciples leader Larry Hoover followed Fort’s example and both merged their gangs to form The Black Gangster Disciple Nation. “Throughout the 1970’s,
The Black P Stone Nation and The Black Gangster Disciple Nation controlled the Chicago drug trade and became rivals” (Street Gangs- Chicago Based or Influenced). Their anger towards