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In watching a recent speech by Dr. Sherman Jackson, it was interesting to note his pointing out of the authority crisis with American Muslims. This is also a topic that he has pointed out in his book, Islam and the BlackAmerican as well as in other speeches he’s given. It would seem that this is indeed one of the most important topics relating to Islam here in the “West”. As American Muslims strive to gain their own voices, part of that struggle will entail determining how and who has authority to speak on religion. So - who is on first? Read more this entry »

I didn’t know him as well as I should have but it still came as a shock to me when my mother told me today that my cousin, Michael Burns, was murdered in front of his wife and 9-year-old son last Friday, January 27 in Belize City. This was a savage and senseless act that has left me in a dazed and confused mindset. Services will be held the Holy Redeemer Church in Belize City.

Well, you asked for it and now it’s here. I will be selling limited editions of my prints here on my blog. I am happy to say that the kind folks down at Dalmatian will be doing the printing for me - custom black & white Giclée prints (pronounced zhee clay). Editions are limited to 100 of each print. Prices start at $85 a print, including shipping and handling. So without further ado, Galerie Manrilla

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I’ve struck again. Hunting for images the other day. This is what I grabbed. A swag bag of imagery. Documenting my life as always.

Ol’ Glory, South Philly

Old Door, 20th & Brandywine

Old Sign - “Food Market”, 20th & Brandywine

Eastern State Penitentiary, 23rd & Fairmount

Guard Tower, Eastern State Penitentiary

Doorway, Eastern State Penitentiary

Backyard, Fairmount

Backyard, Fairmount

Backyard, Fairmount

Graffiti, 16th & Fairmount

Cats, Broad & Fairmount

Divine Lorraine Hotel, Broad & Fairmount

Divine Lorraine Hotel, Broad & Fairmount

No Parking, Ridge Ave

Police Equipment, 8th & Spring Garden

Bathroom Window, Silk City Diner

Doorway, Art Museum

Enjoy.

This has really turned into something. Never meant to do a picture-a-day kind of thing but I’ve been carrying the point and shoot with me everywhere I go. Documenting my life. Bringing me back to what shooting used to be all about.

Silk City Diner, 5th & Spring Garden

Toast, 5th & Spring Garden

Renovator, Northern Liberties

Old Door, Northern Liberties

Viaduct, Northern Liberties

Under the Viaduct, Northern Liberties

All Jacked Up, Northern Liberties

Bricks, Northern Liberties

Waiting, South Philly

Walking the Dog, Queen’s Village

Meglio Furs, South Philly

City Shack, Broad & South Street

Liberty Tower, Center City

Enjoy.