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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.
The Gangster Disciple Nation (often abbreviated as the GD's, formally GDN), also known as Growth & Development, is an African American street and prison gang which was formed in 1968 by Larry Hoover and David Barksdale. The two rival gangsters united together to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation (BGDN).
David Barksdale, born Donise David Barksdale on May 24, 1947, in Sallis, Mississippi, was a complex figure in Chicago’s history, known for both his role in gang formation and his shift towards activism. Moving to Chicago in 1957, Barksdale’s life was a journey from a notorious gang leader to an activist trying to better his community.
Feb 9, 2024 · David Barksdale’s life journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and social impact. From his roots as a formidable gang leader in Chicago to his pivotal role in advocating for peace and justice, Barksdale’s story embodies the complexity of human experience and the power of redemption.
Nov 17, 2022 · In a new book King David and Boss Daley: The Black Disciples, Mayor Daley and Chicago on the Edge, coming out in December, author and Northeastern Illinois University Professor Dr. Lance Williams traces the life stories of two of Chicago’s most powerful leaders: Black Disciples “King” David Barksdale and “Boss” Mayor Richard J. Daley.
By the beginning of 1961, David Barksdale, also known as "King David," took sole leadership of the Devil’s Disciples, and appointed different members to oversee various areas within the neighborhoods. Barksdale's goal was to claim small gangs around the area, and turn them into factions of the Disciples.
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