| BGF
(Black Guerrilla Family) |
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Symbol Type |
Prison Tattoo |
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Symbol Description |
The initials "BGF" (Black Guerilla Family) combined with
cross sabers, shotguns and black dragons taking over prison towers
provide the backdrop for this tattoo.
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Also Known As |
N/A
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Traditional Use/Origins |
N/A
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Hate Group/Extremist Organization
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Black Guerilla Family (BGF)
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Extremist Meaning or Representation
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See below
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Background/History |
This gang was started at San Quentin State Prison in California
in 1966 by former Black Panther, George L. Jackson. The gang has
a strong political ideology that promotes Black revolution and the
overthrow of the government.
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