Jacqueline Smith (right) reads a citation from State Representative Donna Bullock honouring Shabaaz while Suri (second from left), stands alongside Wheeler (left) and Smith-Davis (centre). Photo: TNS
The young dancer had only learned the move a few days before, but no one would know looking at the photo. The 12-year-old is leaping effortlessly, three feet off the ground. Her arms are crossed over her chest in a “Wakanda” (from the movie Black Panther) salute, her long braids in full flight behind her.
One foot is tucked tightly underneath her while the other is pointed firmly toward the sky.
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Healing power of dance
Jacqueline Smith (right) reads a citation from State Representative Donna Bullock honouring Shabaaz while Suri (second from left), stands alongside Wheeler (left) and Smith-Davis (centre). Photo: TNS
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'I have to think about is dance,' says Suri. Photo: Instagram/Bellaballerina_danceacademy
'I have to think about is dance,' says Suri. Photo: Instagram/Bellaballerina_danceacademy
Suri (clockwise, top) finds solace in dance amidst her father's paralysis. Photo: Instagram/Bellaballerina_danceacademy
Shabazz remains upbeat and optimistic, despite his injury. Photos: Instagram/Deeq_shabazz
Shabazz's life was in full swing until his life-changing gunshot incident.
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