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bookerdana · M
Throughout 1964, as his conflict with the Nation of Islam intensified, Malcolm X was repeatedly threatened.[171]
In February, a leader of Temple Number Seven ordered the bombing of Malcolm X's car.[172] In March, Muhammad told Boston minister Louis X (later known as Louis Farrakhan) that "hypocrites like Malcolm should have their heads cut off";[173] the April 10 edition of Muhammad Speaks featured a cartoon depicting Malcolm X's bouncing, severed head.[174][175]
On June 8, FBI surveillance recorded a telephone call in which Betty Shabazz was told that her husband was "as good as dead."[176] Four days later, an FBI informant received a tip that "Malcolm X is going to be bumped off."[177] That same month, the Nation sued to reclaim Malcolm X's residence in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York. His family was ordered to vacate[178] but on February 14, 1965—the night before a hearing on postponing the eviction—the house was destroyed by fire.[179]
On July 9, Muhammad aide John Ali (suspected of being an undercover FBI agent)[180] referred to Malcolm X by saying, "Anyone who opposes the Honorable Elijah Muhammad puts their life in jeopardy."[181] In the December 4 issue of Muhammad Speaks, Louis X wrote that "such a man as Malcolm is worthy of death."[182] -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X#Death_threats_and_intimidation_from_Nation_of_Islam
In February, a leader of Temple Number Seven ordered the bombing of Malcolm X's car.[172] In March, Muhammad told Boston minister Louis X (later known as Louis Farrakhan) that "hypocrites like Malcolm should have their heads cut off";[173] the April 10 edition of Muhammad Speaks featured a cartoon depicting Malcolm X's bouncing, severed head.[174][175]
On June 8, FBI surveillance recorded a telephone call in which Betty Shabazz was told that her husband was "as good as dead."[176] Four days later, an FBI informant received a tip that "Malcolm X is going to be bumped off."[177] That same month, the Nation sued to reclaim Malcolm X's residence in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York. His family was ordered to vacate[178] but on February 14, 1965—the night before a hearing on postponing the eviction—the house was destroyed by fire.[179]
On July 9, Muhammad aide John Ali (suspected of being an undercover FBI agent)[180] referred to Malcolm X by saying, "Anyone who opposes the Honorable Elijah Muhammad puts their life in jeopardy."[181] In the December 4 issue of Muhammad Speaks, Louis X wrote that "such a man as Malcolm is worthy of death."[182] -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X#Death_threats_and_intimidation_from_Nation_of_Islam
Briggett · T
@bookerdana Nice
Briggett · T
@bookerdana if really want some more insight and interesting thoughts.
Read King’s letter from inside Birmingham Jail; 55 years ago. You think that is was written just yesterday.
Read King’s letter from inside Birmingham Jail; 55 years ago. You think that is was written just yesterday.
bookerdana · M
@Briggett 👍