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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