Monday, October 17, 2005
My boi and fellow photographer Jim Carroll at the Million More Movement, 2005
We always end up taking silly photos of us taking photos of each other. Jim is my boi, my brotha, a great spirit and good photographer!
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Sunday, October 16, 2005
"Fruit of Islam Security Officer, Million More Movement, 2005
The Fruit of Islam is the Nation of Islam's official security force, better known as its paramilitary wing. In 1992, William/Abdul Sharieff Muhammad, "Supreme Captain" of the Fruit of Islam, told the Final Call, official newsletter of the NOI, "We have a military structure that we train our men into." This 'structure' provides security at all major NOI functions, guards Minister Farrakhan's mansion and also provides personal security to the Minister at his frequent public appearances, including his weekly appearance at the Mosque Maryam, the NOI's main mosque in Chicago.
In addition to the Fruit of Islam security corps, it is alleged that the NOI controls a highly organized security empire comprising some eight different businesses, responsible for patrolling state-funded housing projects.
In addition to the Fruit of Islam security corps, it is alleged that the NOI controls a highly organized security empire comprising some eight different businesses, responsible for patrolling state-funded housing projects.
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"Lot's of Lovin'" Million More Movement, 2005
Right after I snapped this picture, my best friend remarked, "you're always aware of the small moments". I am. I'm moved by the simplicity within the complexity. Moments like this , a hug, can be fleeting or it can be hearfelt.This captured my eye, simply because I felt the woman's joy. A smothering hug from this gentleman makes her radiate, and for that moment and forever more, we are connected.
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