on May 29th, 2015 I received a call from a colleague asking me to go with him to a potential protest at a mosque in Phoenix. With a mix of curiosity and responsibility, I gathered my gear and headed in that direction. Upon arrival, I found the scene supercharged with emotion. The mosque was surrounded by a heavy police presence in riot gear, and groups of passionate individuals were expressing their viewpoints—some with anger, others with fervent belief.
As a photographer, I approached the event with a commitment to neutrality. My objective was not to influence the narrative or to assert my opinion, but simply to document what unfolded before me. The diversity of voices was striking: revolutionaries clad in military garb stood alongside religious zealots, from street preachers to hippies singing hymns. Among them was a determined group of Muslims; their presence was measured and conscientious, fostering dialogue rather than discord.
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