People Nation is an alliance of street gangs based out of the Chicago area. They are rivals to the Folk Nation. The People Nation were formed much in the same way as the Folks Nation. In the year of 1978, the El Rukns (now Black P. Stones), Vice Lords formed an alliance of their own, and titled it the "People". Jeff Fort of El Rukns, Bobby Gore of the Vice Lords, and Gustavo Colon of the Latin Kings were very instrumental in the forming of this alliance. Among initial members to the People were the Mickey Cobras ( back then named the Cobra Stones), Latin Counts, Bishops, Insane Unknowns, and Spanish Lords. Many of the African American People gangs adopted an Islamic religious doctrine, while many Latin gangs in the People alliance adopted a Christian one.
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List of gangs in The People's Nation alliance
- 4 Corner Hustlers
- 12th Street Players
- Almighty Gaylords
- Latin Kings
- Vice Lords
- Black P. Stones (El Rukns)
- Blue Fin Black Disciple
- Mickey Cobras
- Insane South Side Popes
- Latin Counts
Facts
The People Nation Gangs wear all identifiers to the left. An earring in the left ear,a left pants leg rolled up,a cap titled to the left,all may indicate affiliation the alliance. The gang handsign is thrown to the left shoulder. The gang members fold their arms in a manner that is pointed to the left. The People Nation alliance in most instances utilize the five point star in their gang graffiti. The five point star has it's origins with the Black Stone Rangers/Black P. Stone Ranger Nation, one of the larger street gangs. The alliances term "high five,six must die" is in reference to the five point star versus the six point star in the Folk Nation alliance. There are many other terms referring to 5's over 6's such as 5 in the sky 6 must die. Commonly used by the People Nation alliance drawings of pitchforks pointed down in disrespect to the Folk Nation alliance. Certain terms are used the People Nation alliance such as "All is well" when greeting each other. The 5 pointed star is not the only symbols used by the People Nation. Others include a 3D pyramid, a five pointed crown, a dice with it's front side showing five dots, a crecent moon with its concave side facing to the right and sometimes with a small five pointed star to the right of that moon, and a symbol resembling the playboy bunny symbol.
