A Nation of oppressed people whos true intentinos are to overcome the oppressive bonds of what ever society/govermnet/group bestows upon them. Although commonly mistaken as a criminal street gang the ALKQN is actualy a revolutionary group, and only a gang by definition(A group of people with a common cause/identifier). There are members who do actively participate in illegal activity, however the teachings of the Kings Manifesto, which is the foundation of the ALKQN in no way teach such actions. Also many members of Folk Nation will "dis" the ALKNQ due to former gang rivalries. However many Kings/Queens such as my self are wroking with these people(in a non-criminal manor) to put an end to such rivalries.
EX. 1 - Latin Kings and Queens are to be held as equals, for we are all a part of the same circle.
EX. 2 - Latin Kings and Queens must put meaningless rivalries behind us and join forces with others in a constructive manor.
EX. 2 - Latin Kings and Queens must put meaningless rivalries behind us and join forces with others in a constructive manor.
by Almight Latin King T.O.N.Y. March 21, 2004
brothers and sisters all around tryin to get back wat was takin from them. to hold up yo pride no matter wat. kings and queens don't give a fuck wat u say and wat u want. we want wat was rightfully ours to begin with. we ain't let no one take us down and keep us down we keep our head high and hold up our crown. we don't give a shyt bout people who our racist because we r the future!!!!!!!!!!!! WE AIN'T NO WORTHLESS THUGS AMOR DE CORONA 5
by Queen Nieca December 29, 2004
A predominantly Latino street organization formally organized in the year 1963 in the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois. Its original name was the Latin Kings Organization. Their colors are Black and Gold, with many members, primarily in the east coast states of the U.S., sporting black and gold beaded necklaces to identify themselves and as a "sacred" article of clothing. The original purpose of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (ALKQN) was to provide brotherhood and protection for its membership and community during the turbulent times of the Civil Rights Era and frequent segregation of neighborhoods created by race and language barriers in Chicago. During these times, the Latin Kings fought against other ethnic gangs and clubs and even stood up to the Chicago Police. One such incident of police brutality against a member of the ALKQN triggered the Division Street Riots in 1966 when a member was shot in the leg after being chased by the police the day of the Puerto Rican Day Parade in Humboldt Park. Upon the political transformation and organizing of other clubs and organizations in the late 60s and early 70s, the ALKQN created its own "King Manifesto" to spark social, political, and spiritual consciousness within its membership. However, due to the growing violence between rival street clubs, the heavier influx and sale of illegal drugs, and the revolving door in which its members were in and out of jail, criminality began to expand within the ranks of the ALKQN by the mid 70s. It is also at this time when members began to start chapters outside of Chicago, Illinois, such as Wisconsin, New Jersey, and New York. While there are many in the ALKQN who live a "gangbanger" lifestyle, the ALKQN's Manifesto acknowledges that this is a stepping stone into becoming a socially responsible leader bred through life's hardships, perserverance, and education. This broad acceptance and belief system has brought both negative and positive attention to the ALKQN, where often they are seen simply as an organized criminal gang, and at times, a socially and politically conscious fraternal organization.
The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation marched in the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality on October 22nd in New York City.
by LK Professor October 9, 2008