Black nationalism--United States

James and Grace Lee Boggs Photographs and Audio-Visual Materials

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:51:30 -0500

The James and Grace Lee Boggs Photographs and Audio-Visual Materials document the personal and philosophical interests of the couple throughout their respective lives. Featured are audio recordings of lectures, sermons, and interviews by Rev. Albert Cleage (Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman), Malcolm X, Milton Henry, and C.L.R. James, among others, and recordings from entities such as the Freedom NOW Party and the National Grassroots Leadership Conference. Though not as heavily represented, recordings of both James and Grace Lee Boggs offer insight into the evolution of their personal beliefs. Photographs are primarily of a personal nature, and include numerous snapshots. Graphic materials include buttons and stickers pertinent to issues involving Detroit politics and community activism, as well as
a poster advertising a lecture that James Boggs gave in Italy, likely in 1968.

General Gordon Baker, Jr.: A Detroit Revolutionary to the Core

ljones — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:45:45 -0400

There is a select group of people who place the needs of others above their own, do so against formidable forces and at great risk to their own welfare and well-being. They take these risks never knowing exactly how they will fare, but recognizing that their convictions demand that they cannot do otherwise. General Gordon Baker, Jr., a Detroit revolutionary, was among this select group of people. On May 24, 2014, a packed audience at Dearborn, Michigan’s UAW Local 600 memorialized his life that ended six days before. It was there that attendees gave tribute to a man whose impact did not pass with his death. read more »

Subject Focus: Black Revolutionaries

eclemens — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:21:12 -0500

The Reuther Library celebrates African American History Month with a brief look at resources in our collections that deal with the topic of Black revolutionaries. We define Black revolutionaries as persons or groups whose goal was to create a positive change in the lives of African Americans through radical action. The means to this end varied from person to person, organization to organization - the action could be carried out with words or through armed conflict, the desired results could be equality for all or separation of races all together. The following resources chronicle the struggle for identity and equality and highlight the rich legacy of social and political activism and reform within the various revolutionary movements. read more »

(27978) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Robert Williams, Sr., 1969

eclemens — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:38:23 -0500

Robert Williams, Sr., president of the Republic of New Afrika (RNA), poses for a photograph at an unidentified location.

(27979) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Robert Williams, Sr., 1969

eclemens — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:50:28 -0500

Robert Williams, Sr. speaks to reporters during a visit to Detroit. At left is his wife, civil rights activist Mabel Robinson Williams.

(27980) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Williams, Henry (Obadele), Moore, 1969

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:11:06 -0500

Members of the Republic of New Afrika (RNA) hold a press conference. In view are Robert Williams, Sr. (at mic), Mabel Robinson Williams, Audley "Queen Mother" Moore, Milton Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadele) and Richard B. Henry (Imari Abubakari Obadele).

(27981) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Milton Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadele), 1963

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:19:26 -0500

Portrait of Pontiac lawyer Milton R. Henry (later Gaidi Abiodun Obadele).

(27982) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Milton Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadele), 1967

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:35:19 -0500

Milton R. Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadale) at a forum with (from left) the Rev. Hubert G. Locke, former administrative assistant to the Detroit Commissioner of Police, and Newsweek reporter John Dotson.

(27983) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Milton Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadele),1969

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:50:29 -0500

Attorney Milton R. Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadale) is interviewed by WXYZ-TV reporter and anchor Vendex F. (Ven) Marshall the day after the infamous police "shoot-in" at a Republic of New Afrika (RNA) meeting at the Rev. C. L. Franklin's New Bethel Baptist church.

(27984) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Imari Abubakari Obadele (Richard B. Henry), 1969

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:10:03 -0500

Imari Abubakari Obadele (Richard B. Henry), co-founder of the Republic of New Afrika (RNA), speaks with reporters from Detroit news stations.

(27985) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Imari Abubakari Obadele (Richard B. Henry), 1969

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:15:16 -0500

Imari Abubakari Obadele (Richard Henry), co-founder of the Republic of New Afrika (RNA), answers radio and television reporters's question sat a news conference.

(27986) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Chokwe Lumumba, 1974

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:44:52 -0500

Portrait of Chokwe Lumumba and his wife, Anasa.

(27987) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Chokwe Lumumba, 1974

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:06:15 -0500

Chokwe Lumumba, Detroit Consul for the Republic of New Afrika (RNA), speaks to a reporter. Behind him is a bulletin board filled with clippings that feature the RNA.

(27989) Nation of Islam, Malcolm X, Meetings, Detroit, 1962

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:21:06 -0500

Malcolm X (formerly Malcolm Little) speaks to a reporter from the Detroit News regarding the Nation of Islam's national protest meeting that is to be held at Olympia Stadium the next day.

(27990) Nation of Islam, Malcolm X, Meetings, Detroit, 1962

eclemens — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:30:21 -0500

Over 3,500 members and supporters filled Detroit's Olympia Stadium for a national protest rally by the Nation of Islam (NOI). The meeting was convened to protest the shooting of two NOI members by Los Angeles Police officers. At center, Malcolm X.

(27991) Nation of Islam, Malcolm X, Meetings, Wayne State, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:37:14 -0500

Malcolm X addresses a packed house during a lecture sponsored by Wayne State's Independent Socialist Club. The lecture was held in Room 101 of State Hall and had over 400 students in attendance.

(27992) Nation of Islam, Malcolm X, Meetings, Wayne State, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:41:06 -0500

Malcolm X addresses a packed house during a lecture sponsored by Wayne State's Independent Socialist Club. The lecture was held in Room 101 of State Hall and had over 400 students in attendance.

(27993) Nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammad, Meetings, Detroit, 1965

eclemens — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:15:52 -0500

Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI), speaks before a crowd at Detroit's Cobo Hall.

(27994) Nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammad, Meetings, Detroit, 1965

eclemens — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:19:01 -0500

Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI), speaks to the crowd at Detroit's Cobo Hall.

(27995) Nation of Islam, Muhammad Mosque No. 1, Detroit, 1965

eclemens — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:24:16 -0500

An exterior view of Muhammad Mosque No. 1, located at 11529 Linwood Avenue, Detroit.

(35629) Black-Owned Businesses, Black Nationalism, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:07 -0400

Exterior view of a mixed use building. One the ground floor, the Shabazz Restaurant and Sharieff’s are in view. At left is an advertisement for Elijah Muhammad’s book “Message to the Black Man.”

Image courtesy of the Rudveth (Rudy) Simons Photographs.

(36040) Portrait, Cleage (Agyeman), Shrine of the Black Madonna

eclemens — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:24:36 -0400

Portrait of Rev. Albert Cleage (later Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman), taken at the Shrine of the Black Madonna.

[Podcast] Rise Up Detroit: Stories from the African American Struggle for Power

teller — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:11:36 -0400

Dr. Peter Blackmer discusses the launch of Rise Up Detroit (www.riseupdetroit.org), a website documenting the stories of activists in the Civil Rights and Black Power movements in Detroit. The website uses extensive oral history interviews and extensive archival resources from the Walter P. Reuther Library and other archives in the region to teach audiences of all ages about social justice issues through the history of the African American struggle for power. read more »

The Black Panther

kchinery — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:41:08 -0400

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