Folk Nation
The Folk Nation is a loosely affiliated set of street gangs based out of the Chicago region which has since branched throughout the United States. They are rivals to the Peoples Nation. The Folk Nation includes such gangs as the Gangster Disciples, Black Disciples, Almighty Imperial Gangsters, La Raza, Insane Spanish Cobras, Latin Eagles, Maniac Latin Disciples, Simon City Royals, Spanish Gangster Disciples, Spanish Gangster Two Six, Gangster Party People, Harrison Gents, Latin Dragons, Insane Latin Lovers, Insane Dragons, Insane C-Notes and International Posse.
Symbols used by Folk Nation gangs include a six pointed star (Star of David, although there is no connection to the Jewish symbol). The six points are said to symbolize Life, Loyalty, Love, Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding.
It is also common for members of Folk Nation gangs to wear caps tilted to the right, earrings in the right ear, or bandanas hanging from the right pocket or tied around the right leg. This is in contrast to Peoples Nation gangs, which wear similar clothing on the left side of their body. They are affiliated with the Bloods in most cases, and regard the Crips as an enemy.
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Categories: Modern street gangs