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U.S. David Barksdale (born Donise David Barksdale; May 24, 1947 – September 2, 1974), also known as King David, was an American gangster and activist from Chicago, Illinois. He was the founder of the Black Disciples.
Aug 22, 2023 · Born on May 24, 1947, David Barksdale was a Chicago gangster and activist who founded the Black Gangster Disciple Nation alongside Larry Hoover. Known for creating the Black Disciples, David Barksdale is seen as both a strong figure in Chicago's street gang history and in Black activism.
Apr 1, 2018 · American gang leader David Barksdale was born on May 24, 1947 in Sallis, Mississippi although his full name was “Donise David Barksdale.” He was the son of Virginia and Charlie Barksdale and grew up with his twelve other brothers and sisters. The Barksdale family moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1957.
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David Barksdale: Founding location: Chicago, Illinois, United States: Years active: 1966–present: Territory: Chicago: Ethnicity: African-American: Membership: 9,000-12,000: Criminal activities: Arms trafficking, burglary, extortion, drug trafficking, illegal gambling, kidnapping, money laundering, murder, racketeering, robbery, theft: Rivals
David Barksdale was out around 65th and Ellis in the Woodlawn area when Detectives showed up to talk to him. Barksdale told the cops that the Ellis Rebel Stones, the only Stone group in west Woodlawn, was out to kill him.
Apr 6, 2023 · A professor at Northeastern Illinois University, Lance Williams has written a new book that tells the intertwined story of former Mayor Richard J. Daley and gang leader David Barksdale.
