Blueprint of the New Conceptaka: Gangster Disciple book of knowledge
aka: Folk Nation book of knowledge
aka: Blueprint for Growth and Development
Larry Hoover, the leader of the Gangster Disciples Nation based in Chicago, closely monitored the evolution of the American mafia from its humble “Black Hand” origins at the turn of the century, through its successful infiltration of legitimate business. Al Capone was Larry Hoover's hero. Jeff Fort, leader of the Blackstone Rangers during the formative years of the 1960s, built the foundation from which Hoover added organizational refinements.
In 1983, Hoover drafted a manifesto titled the “Blueprint of the New Concept,” which outlined the six principles of “Growth and Development.” The principles are also called the universal laws of existence and/or the six points of "Growth & Development." From clockwise, beginning at the eleven o'clock position on the star, the points correlate with the six "King David" principles: Love, Life, Loyalty, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding. A quasi-executive board which Hoover called the “Brothers Of the Struggle” B.O.S., or BOSS for "Brothers Of the Strong Struggle," was founded at Stateville Penitentiary in 1983 for the purpose of establishing a management structure.
Gangster Disciples have a nationwide membership that exceeds 100,000.
In Illinois alone, 8,000 GD's are serving time in state prison. Another 30,000 GD's are roaming the streets of Chicago.
See also: The Blueprint: From Gangster Disciple to Growth and Development - Rod Emery
