There are no gang members in Lawrence. Gang members are only ethnic minorities. Gang members are poor kids. Gang members are only male. All gang members wear 'colors'.
All gang members sell drugs.
A street gang is a group of people who unite for a common purpose and engage in violent, unlawful, criminal and antisocial behavior. They often claim control over certain territory in a community. Gangs in Lawrence have been influenced by established gangs in other mid-western cities. Visitors and youth relocating from major urban areas have also influenced the development of gang affiliation. Some of today's popular music and artists glorify gang culture.