The Johnson Hinton incident brought Malcolm X to the attention of white America.
In April 1957, Johnson Hinton came upon a couple of police officers who were clubbing a man named Reese V. Poe on the corner of 125th Street and 7th Avenue in Harlem. Hinton called out to the officers: “You’re not in Alabama – this is New York! ” The police then turned their nightsticks on Hinton clubbing him and cracking his skull. The officers subsequently handcuffed Hinton and took him to the 28th precinct stationhouse. By the time the evening arrived, over 2,000 people were surrounding the precinct demanding that Hinton be provided with adequate medical attention.
Johnson X Hinton, it turns out, was a black Muslim who belonged to Mosque Number Seven, the largest mosque in the country – led by a 31-year-old preacher named Malcolm X.
Today In Black History, Booker T. Washington establishes Tuskegee Institute July 4, 1881
Booker T. Washington's establishment of the Tuskegee Institute in 1881 is a landmark event in the history of American education and African American progress. This initiative not only underscored Washington's educational philosophy but also marked a significant step towards the empowerment of African Americans in the post-Reconstruction South.
Zionist Logic By Malcolm X
The Zionist armies that now occupy Palestine claim their ancient Jewish prophets predicted that in the "last days of this world" their own God would raise them up a "messiah" who would lead them to their promised land, and they would set up their own "divine" government in this newly-gained land, this "divine" government would enable them to "rule all other nations with a rod of iron."
Today In Black History June 11, 1962... Nelson Mandela arrested in struggle against South African apartheid government.
On June 11, 1962, Nelson Mandela was arrested by South African police while on his way back to Johannesburg from a secret trip. This arrest was a significant event in Mandela's life and in the history of South Africa's struggle against apartheid.
Today In Black History April 4, 1968 Assasination of Martin Luther King Jr.
On April 4, 1968, MLK Jr. was killed at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tennesee. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. is a defining moment in American history. The tragedy shook the nation to its core and left an indelible mark on the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader who worked tirelessly to advance the cause of racial equality in America. His assassination on April 4th, 1968, was a devastating blow to the movement and a painful reminder of the deep-seated racism and violence still plaguing the country.
We remember American Jazz Icon Dizzy Gillespie!
Dizzy Gillespie, born John Birks Gillespie, was a jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer known for his virtuosity and innovative style. He was one of the leading figures of the bebop movement, a style of jazz characterized by fast tempos, complex harmonies, and improvisation based on the structure of the music rather than its melody. Gillespie was known for his bent trumpet and his signature puffed cheeks while playing. He also popularized the use of "scat singing," in which a vocalist improvises nonsense syllables in place of lyrics. Gillespie had a long and successful career, collaborating with many other famous musicians and performing around the world.
Today In Black History July 14, 1822, • Denmark Vesey Uprising in Charleston, South Carolina
On this day July 14, 1822, revolutionary Denmark Vesey planned a slave revolt to take place in Charleston, South Carolina, intending for thousands of slaves to kill their masters and sail to Haiti; instead, he was betrayed by slaves and executed.