Gangs of the 1920's and 1930's were composed mainly of family members and friends, and they were involved only in very limited criminal actions. Moreover, they did not employ monikers, graffiti, or various other gang characteristics to identify themselves. On the other hand, they were "loose associations, unorganized, and rarely violent" 2. The gangs in existence at this particular time in history were not territorial. African-American gangs began to emerge in the Los Angeles area during the 1920's, which was in concordance with the large black population in the city. The result of this collective behavior is the development of tradition, unreflective internal structure, esprit de corps, solidarity, morale, group awareness, and attachment to a local territory" 1. It is characterized by the following types of behavior: meeting face to face, milling, movement through space as a unit, conflict, and planning. "A gang is an interstitial group, originally formed spontaneously, and then integrated through conflict. Los Angeles Crips and Bloods: Past and Present
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