Gang Symbols and Rivals
The gang's symbols include the roman numeral three (III), representing 'mind, body and soul', the numbers 2 & 4 which stands for the second and fourth letters of the alphabet "BD", the clinching of the fist which represents two swords protecting the gates of David Barksdale "KING DAVID" the Six Pointed Star representing Love, Life, Loyalty, Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding and is usually accompanied with the abbreviation BDN (Black Disciple Nation). Their colors are black, blue, white & red. 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. The BDs also have a long standing rivalry with the Vice Lords, Black P. Stones, Black Souls & the Gangster Disciples (in Chicago and it's suburbs).
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