The Folk Nation (also known as Folk) is an alliance of street gangs originating from the Chicago area, in which the gang since spread throughout the United States, particularly to the Midwest and the South. They are rivals to the People Nation.
Within the Folk Nation alliance there are many gangs which all have their own unique colors, hand signs and organization. Many of these gangs have signed a charter to join the Folks alliance. It was formed on November 11, 1978 in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Soon afterwards the People Nation was formed to counter the Folks alliance. Larry Hoover, the chairman of the Gangster Disciple Nation, created the idea for the alliance and persuaded many leaders of large Black, White, and Latino gangs from Chicago to join. The largest member of the folk alliance is the Gangster Disciples.
Read more about Folk Nation: Symbols, Major Folks Nation Alliances
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