Nation of Love Tee

"Nation of Love" captures a pivotal moment during Malcolm X’s 1961
visit to Brown University—a moment when his fierce commitment to
justice was deeply intertwined with his profound love for his
people. In his electrifying address, Malcolm X spoke not only of
Black empowerment but of a love that was at the very heart of his
message—a love for his community, a love for what is just, and a
love that fuels the fight for true equality.

This artwork brings that moment to life by illustrating how his
powerful words and uncompromising stance were driven by an intense,
caring love. It reminds us that for Malcolm X, the struggle for
justice and the quest for empowerment were inseparable from the
passion and dedication he held for his people. "Nation of Love" is
a visual tribute to that dual force—celebrating both the fierce
energy of his advocacy and the deep love that underpinned every
call for change.

In this piece, viewers are invited to experience the unity of
purpose Malcolm X embodied—a unity where the pursuit of justice and
the expression of love merge into a single, transformative message.
His legacy reminds us that true empowerment comes from embracing
both the passion to fight for what is right and the love that binds
a community together.