Folk Nation

The Folk Nation (commonly referred to as Folk or Folks) is an alliance of street gangs originating in Chicago, established in 1978.[1] The alliance has since spread throughout the United States, particularly the Midwest region of the United States. They are rivals to the People Nation.

Folk Nation
Founded1978 (1978)
FounderLarry Hoover
Founding locationChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Years active1978–present
TerritoryNationwide
EthnicityAfrican-American, Latino, Caucasian
Leader(s)Larry Hoover, David Barksdale, Alfonso Ayala Sr.
Criminal activitiesDrug trafficking, auto theft, burglary, extortion, homicide
AlliesCrips, Sinaloa Cartel,
RivalsPeople Nation

Formation

The Folk Nation was formed on November 11, 1978, within the confines of the Illinois Department of Corrections. 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. Soon after its formation, the People Nation was formed to counter the Folks alliance.

Symbols

Folk Nation symbols include the Star of David, a winged heart, horns, a die with 6 dots facing forward, the digit 6, a swastika, the Playboy bunny, a sword, a pointed tail, and a pitchfork or a sai.

Folk gangs also disrespect People Nation gangs and rival Folk gangs by inverting their rivals' various gang symbols.[2]

Active Gangs
Folk Nation Gangster Disciples graffiti

A 1995 report from the Florida Department of Corrections' Security Threat Intelligence Unit listed Folk Nation's major sets as follows:[2]

References
  1. "FBI - Publications - Law Enforcement Bulletin - December 2001". Archived from the original on January 10, 2008.
  2. People and Folk Nation Sets (continued) - Gang and Security Threat Group Awareness, archived from the original on August 6, 2008. Accessed March 19, 2019.
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