Born Emerson Wayne Brandon in Washinton DC in the late 1930s. The grandson of former slaves and the 9th of ten siblings. His parents were artistic and enterprising. He was one of the first students to attend a desegregated public school. He joined the Nation of Islam in the 60s. Muhammed picked up the camera after being inspired by a life long friend. He focused on local photography for a while. He earned press credentials overnight while covering the First Muslim Parade in Chicago in the fall of 1969. After 1975 he was given the name Wali Akbar and continue to work with the succession of publications that mirrored changes in the Muslim Community.

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#1 - Introduction to Islam & Black America

Introducing the first part of the “Islam & Black America” series examining the development of Muslims in the United States!

May 18, 2024 / 01:25:51/E1