Malcolm X Holds Press Conference in Los Angeles
May 5, 1962 - Malcolm X, Minister of Nation of Islam Mosque No. 7 in Harlem, traveled to Los Angeles and held a news conference today...
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- May 5, 2022
Black Muslims Clash with Police in Los Angeles
May 5, 1962 - Charges of violence and brutality were exchanged between Los Angeles officials and Negro leaders after the death this week...
- May 1, 2022
L.A. Police Chief William H. Parker in War of Words with Malcolm X
May 1, 1962 - Police Chief William H. Parker (pictured left with Mayor Sam Yorty) warned the criminal complaints committee of the Los...
- Aug 27, 2021
In Harlem, Elijah Muhammad Preaches Separation of Negroes and Whites
Aug. 27, 1961 - About 5,000 persons jammed a Harlem armory today to hear Elijah Muhammad, Negro Muslim leader (far right). Those...
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