MIM Notes No. 200      December 15, 1999

Revolutionary history of the ALKQN:  The Origins in Chicago

MIM prints this history to educate our readers and expand the 
United Front against imperialism. This is a follow-up to the 
article printed in MIM Notes June 15, 1999 in which Lord Grim gave 
a brief history of the ALKQN. Below Grim offers a brief correction 
to his account of history in response to this article submitted by 
a veteran of the ALKQN. 

ALKQN history grows clearer

On the 15 June 99 MIM Notes article (#188) I, Lord Grim wrote a 
brief synopsis of the ALKQN. After receiving a more detailed 
background of the "genesis," I stand before you corrected. In the 
description where I said that during the 1940s and 1950s the 
Chicago ALKQN "went underground," this was not the case. The 
following article expresses a correct version by those whom lived 
the Chicago experience. I bow to that wisdom and publicly 
apologize for the error. The importance of establishing such an 
article (MIM notes 188 p.6-7) was and is to dispel the 
misinformation of federally (pigs) encapsulated renegade chapters 
whom by their misinformation recognize any other state besides the 
Motherland as National headquarters and further recognize any 
other renegade literature besides the sacred KM/C as their 
"bible." Another intention of the article was to deliver a pre-
emptive strike against any other misguided chapters calling 
themselves 'autonomous' as did one major and renown state leader 
in a previous article.

By writing the article my intention was to prevent such a 
misapprehension reaching epidemic proportions. Why a public forum? 
The divisive-intending philosophy of "autonomy" and the non-
sanctioned "CHARTERS" if allowed to continue profoundly and 
nationally unchecked, could present a clear and present danger to 
the stability of a national union headed by Las Coronas (IL.). In 
public forums misrepresentations via Primetime, Nightline and Hard 
Copy occurred. Simply put, fire fought fire. I used a 
revolutionary credible forum (MIM Notes) to combat the 
aforementioned potentially destructive dilemma. It was an outlet 
that needed to be used to reach a national ALKQN because it was a 
national ALKQN which was misinformed about the "autonomy" and the 
"third World charter" or "Conn. Charter," documents that are not 
true inherited philosophies, therefore a potential weapon for the 
oppressor to use to conquer and divide. This doesn't mean that 
followers of these philosophies are False Kings, they are merely 
misinformed. New England and Tri-State comrades know by experience 
that I do not lie about the potential damage and divisive impact.

Using my name and my achievements/failures was intended to lend 
credibility to my stipulation that the KM/C was/is in FACT the 
divine illumination and no such "charter' exists within the 
philosophical confines of the ALKQN. It was not an attempt at 
self-praise. Hearing the "charter' and "autonomy' disavowed by an 
East Coast ,"known", veterano would help illumine truth from 
fiction and by the responses received the intention was 
successful. I thank the elder comrade, author of the article in 
this issue for putting me on point and rest assured that this 
error at least will not be repeated. Many years and miles have 
dimmed the accuracy of the East Coast Kings/Queens history of the 
Motherland. May the elder's article be the end of that.

Loyalty to Las Coronas, the KM/C, the Nation and anti-
imperialism...

Amor De Rey!!! --Lord Grim

ALKQN origins in Chicago

...As a 47 years old urban veteran within the ALKQN for 37 years 
and one of the originals of the first chapter under the sun, let 
me shed some (light) to the interviews with K-Grim, K-Blood and K-
Tone etc., etc.

The genesis of the Reyes Latinos took place on the West/Center 
side of Chicago (Chi-Town) on Laflin and Van Buren, a Latino, 
Irish and Italian community separated by racial boundaries. Where 
the color of your skin denied and permitted entry, depending on 
your destination. The founders of the Reyes Latinos were a small 
group of Latinos under the leadership of RIP Juan Rodriguez, 
Burgos Carrasco brothers and in their revolutionary mentality.

Its creation was based on the ideology of being the vanguards and 
teachers of independence for all Latinos, subjected to the 
constant harassment, abuse and other oppressive means within this 
imperialistic country. Yes, its battles during those years were 
mainly against the whites and Blacks, who felt threatened by our 
presence and show of unity which came from our Latino Pride (Brown 
Pride).

It wasn't until the 1950s that the full force of the revolutionary 
mentality took effect upon the first chapter under the sun. At no 
time did they, during the 1940s or 1950s go underground nor did 
they disband and neglect their struggle. They merely stayed out of 
the media eyes, while continuing to groom their young to lead, 
rather than be led. Their system of unification remained the same 
under the leadership of Juan, until 1962 when he committed suicide 
and the leadership was voted in favor of RIP-Papo King, [C. S.] 
(aka) Karate and Eddie L.B. They, together with RIP Manuel Diaz 
Rodriguez (aka Lil Man), RIP-Rory, RIP-Fonfy, RIP-Sinbad, RIP-
Celine (aka) Montezuma, Eddie (aka) Bronco Tiger, Fat Carlos, 
Pacheco, Mash, [S] brothers and [C] brothers, originated the 
second chapter of Reyes on Leavitt and Schiller. Whereas, they 
were met with resistance by other gangs, until Papo-King and Eddie 
L.B. along with other Reyes were called to a universal meeting by 
the Young Lords gang, who had become the Young Lords Party, with a 
revolutionary mentality under the leadership of Jose "Cha Cha" 
Jimenez. Through this universal, the second national call was made 
for all the oppressed to unite.

As the ALKQN and YLP joined their forces in a common cause against 
imperialism of any form, new comrades (members) were being 
initiated as Reyes or YLP. Together they were able to unite the 
War Lords, Young Sinners, Pierce Syndicates and other Latino 
gangs. Those same clicks lost many of their members to our true 
revolutionary calling.

During the early 1960s and not long after universal the third 
chapter of ALKQN was originated on the South Side of Chicago, 
under the leadership of RIP-Dino, [S.D.] and B.K. Like no other 
organization they started branching out all through the city -- 
the heart of the United States of Amerika.

It was in 1967 that they received world-wide recognition through 
the media who were covering the stories of the first Latino riot 
in the history of Chicago, Ill. It was on that date that the 
capitalist imperialist storm troopers of this government saw and 
felt the true force of the Reyes Latinos (ALKQN), when three calls 
from RIP-Papo King, Eddie-L.B., and Bronco Tiger brought hundreds 
of followers to Division Street in protest against the 
(imperialistic storm troopers) police and their beating of Celine 
(aka) Montezuma. Whereas, the police and protesters came toe to 
toe with injuries to both sides and the mayor had to call in the 
National Guards (Goon Squad) to bring back order to the city of 
Chicago, which had also been cut off from any citizen attempting 
to enter the West-Side, and East Village. After the riot, the 
Latino communities were placed on the map as battle zones and up 
til this day, continue to be targeted by the judicial system and 
other law enforcement agencies of the imperialist puercos.

The late 1960s and early 1970s brought about the outbreak of gang 
wars and drugs and for a time it became difficult to control and 
maintain order. The ALKQN suffered a mental stage of separation, 
where many remained true to our ideology and others strayed toward 
self oppression, due to psychological warfare being used by the 
system against the oppressed. Of all the obstacles the ALKQN had 
been confronted with, it was the drugs which were winning the 
battle and taking the lives of many brothers and sisters. It also 
slid into the ranks of authority up to the Pres. Papo-King and 
Vice Pres. [C] (aka) Karate. The death of Eddie L.B. (over a wrong 
call) made it clear that besides rules and regulations, written 
law had to be implemented, which held no exceptions for anyone in 
the ALKQN.

The year 1972 brought with it the first most effective and still 
being followed KM/C and other ALKQN literature whose authors were 
RIP Manuel Diaz Rodriguez (aka) Lil Man, RIP Johnny Martinez (aka) 
Ringo, Eddie (aka) Bronco Tiger, RIP Dino, Sunchild, Gustabo and 
B.K. New order was made law by this quorum of seven authoritative 
figures and the new king stage of kingism became the light in 
accordance to the KM/C.

Through the authority of the KM/C laws the present leadership was 
asked "to resign" and other members were asked "to kick their 
heroin habits" or face charges before the newly impromptu counsel. 
RIP Papo King and Carmelo (aka) Karate resigned and others were 
made outcasts for setting bad examples for our young 
revolutionaries and disrupting the ideology of our people in 
search of freedom. The newly elected coronas brought the ALKQN 
back to its revolutionary ideologies as the Lion Tribe and along 
with their faithful comrades, gave back to the people a sense of 
respect, power, security and acceptance and also opened the path 
for other ethnic groups to become a part of us.

The 1970s up to the present year 1999, have also been part of 
obstacles still being set by the imperialistic agencies of this 
government. And these years have also been sad years, due to the 
deaths and imprisonment of many of our beloved comrades -- 
brothers and sisters. Yet, the teachings and spirit of our ancient 
forefathers live within us, as do the love, support and 
encouragement of our revolutionary brothers and sisters, which 
continue to assist us in upholding the youth centers, drug abuse 
programs, GED classes and other programs which we have co-founded 
for the people.

The retirement of (Las Coronas) the old man and B.K. along with 
the ALKQN memberships blessings was given to bestow the honor of 
being the two new (Coronas) indefinite leaders of every chapter of 
the ALKQN nationwide to ALKQN Tiger and K. Tino. Whereas, they 
also maintain a strong revolutionary spirit and belief in the same 
goals for every chapter of the ALKQN under the KM/C and other 
anti-imperialist literature. Their principles are those of love, 
honor, obedience, sacrifice and righteousness and bringing all our 
international chapters to a greater unification with each other 
and others' anti imperialist organizations.

My name is not necessary to be printed along with what I have shed 
some light and complete truth on. Many of the names mentioned are 
brothers who are either serving long prison stretches within the 
capitalist concentration camps or have passed away. Praise be to 
them for they are worthy of such. Amor de Corona!

I extend a revolutionary salute to all my comrades and support 
MIM, as well as other anti-imperialist organizations.

To the New York chapters bear witness to RIP Manuel Manolo 
Rodriguez (aka) Indio and our praise to the memory of being one of 
the original co-founders of the Brooklyn Tiger Tribe of the ALKQN. 
Let us be righteous and give the credit and recognition where it 
is honorably due. 

MIM adds:

By studying the lessons of the past we will build a more 
successful revolutionary future. We were unable to verify that all 
of the names given were of people sufficiently politically exposed 
that this article would not cause them further persecution. For 
those names that were not verified at press time we used the first 
letter of the name in brackets (i.e. [A] or [C]). We invite our 
readers who have been a part of this history to send us your 
comments. And let us know if you can verify that the names omitted 
are of people either dead or completely exposed to the pigs. We 
welcome article submissions for future issues of MIM Notes.