[BUREAU DELETION] advised that members of the Ujamma Shop, Soul School, and other brothers presented a play showing how the black man was exploited by the white slavemaster throughout civilization. The white man came to Africa, killed, raped, and robbed the black man of his land and possessions. He then brought them into bondage to America. These same problems went on until the black man was so called “freed” after the Civil War. This so-called freedom turned into a political and economical stage where the white man still controlled the life of the black brother. Next the black man is forced to go to war to fight a man who has done him no harm. When the black brother reaches the war zone he finds that the man who he has been told to fight calls him brother. Then the black brother returns home to find out that the white man has enslaved his brothers and sisters by filling the community with dope. The black brothers should form a force and kill the white dope peddler and clean up [their] community.
There was a group of singers call the “Vandals” who the audience liked very much. The Super Simba Boot dancers of New Jersey performed African military marches directed by a leader, who spoke Swahili.
The main speaker was OWUSU SADAUKAI (master teacher) from Malcolm X University. He informed the audience it was “nation” time and all black brothers must march in the African Liberation Demonstration in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the march is to protest the exploitation of the blacks by white nations. SADAUKAI stated that he fought . . . with black brothers and sisters and saw that most of the military equipment came from America. America has raised corporations and has billions of dollars invested in the lands of Africa and do[es] not wish to see the black man free to own his own land because it would bankrupt [its] holdings. All of the persons attending the festival were invited to attend the celebration of Malcolm X’s birthday to be held at Druid Hill Park, Sunday, May 21, 1972.
On May 22, 1972, [BUREAU DELETION] advised that no information came to the attention of [BUREAU DELETION] concerning any incidents which arose out of the Malcolm X festival which was held in Baltimore on May 19-21, 1972.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
May 29, 1980
Mr. William H. Webster
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
10th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20535
Dear Mr. Webster:
I have recently received a petition signed by many of my constituents who are urging a new investigation into the assassination of Al-Hajji [sic] Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X). A copy of the petition is enclosed.
According to the petition, new evidence has come to light which identifies all of the persons involved in the assassination and exonerates two of the three men convicted of the crime. In consequence, my constituents urge a new investigation of the assassination.
I would respectfully request that the FBI look into the statements made in the petition and inform me of its findings. I also would like to know if the FBI is currently conducting, or planning to conduct, a new investigation in the assassination of Al-Hajji [sic] Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X).
In advance, I appreciate your attention to this matter.
With kind personal regards.
Sincerely,
(signed)
William J. Hughes
Member of Congress
WJH:emr
Enclosure
The undersigned citizens of the United States respectfully request that you use your best efforts to have the Congress investigate the assassination of Al-Hajji [sic] Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X) on February 21, 1965. We understand that there is new evidence identifying all of the persons involved in the assassination and exonerating two of the three men convicted of the crime, namely Muhammad Abdel Aziz (Norman 3X Butler), and Khalil Islam (Thomas 15X Johnson), and that this material has already been furnished to you. The House Committee on Assassinations investigated only the deaths of John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr. In view of the new evidence relating to the killing of Al-Hajji [sic] Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X), it is high time that a thorough investigation of his death took place so that two innocent men, who have already spent more than fourteen (14) years in jail, can win their freedom.
Name and Address
[BUREAU DELETION]
June 20, 1980
Honorable William J. Hughes
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Congressman Hughes:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your communication dated May 29, 1980, with its enclosure on behalf of your constituents.
For your information, the complaint regarding Al-Hajji [sic] Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X) is being furnished to the Civil Rights Division (CRD), U. S. Department of Justice (USDJ).
A review of records of the FBI and CRD, USDJ, fails to reveal any information that the FBI has investigated, or been requested to investigate, the assassination of Al-Hajji [sic] Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X).
A copy of your communication and its enclosure have been furnished to the CRD, USDJ, for its review as to whether any Federal investigation is warranted.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, you may wish to write directly to the Assistant Attorney General, CRD, USDJ, Washington, D. C. 20530.
Sincerely yours,
(signed)
Oliver B. Revell
Assistant Director
Criminal Investigative Division
Editor’s note Technical surveillance was installed in the residence of Malcolm X at 23-11 97th Street, East Elmhurst, Queens, New York, at 4:00 P.M. on June 3, 1964, for a period of four months The following selections from the electronic surveillance logs in the month of June highlight in particular the causes, and the ramifications, of the rift between Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X.
Day:
Thursday
Date:
6-4-64
Employee’s Name: [BUREAU DELETION] b7C
Activity Recorded:
Time:
A.M.
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. . . tells MALCOLM that “by the way” [BUREAU DELETION] contacted a paper [BUREAU DELETION] “and he told them about it—” and that “they” told him “we don’t print no scandals.” MALCOLM interrupts to ask if this is “a white newspaper.” [BUREAU DELETION] replies affirmatively and asks if there are any Negro newspapers “there.” MALCOLM mutters something (not completely intelligible) about “a Negro newspaper,” but he tells [BUREAU DELETION] “Everybody’s afraid of it.” [BUREAU DELETION] then indicates that [BUREAU DELETION] they don’t print scandals “like that” because “these type of things” sometime involve long lawsuits. MALCOLM confirms that “that’s what it involves” and tells [BUREAU DELETION] “Nobody can bring this out but those sisters themselves.” [BUREAU DELETION] “Isn’t that horrible” and MALCOLM agrees it is. . . .
[BUREAU DELETION]
[BUREAU DELETION] that he gave “the whole story” to the Amsterdam News and that none of it came out. [BUREAU DELETION] incredulous at first but then says that maybe it’s just as well “at this point—until we can plan the right attack.” MALCOLM agrees but comments that “it makes you wonder what you’re up against.” . . . tells MALCOLM that [BUREAU DELETION] suggested that she contact “that hush-hush magazine . . , and those kind of magazines” and let “them” bring “it” out. MALCOLM says he wishes [BUREAU DELETION] had not even let [BUREAU DELETION] know that he (MALCOLM) was involved. [BUREAU DELETION] didn’t mention MALCOLM by name; [BUREAU DELETION] “a Muslim Minister.” MALCOLM indicates he thinks [BUREAU DELETION] could tell it was him from that. . . .
[BUREAU DELETION] inquiring about how MALCOLM is, etc. MALCOLM says he has a combination of problems that he has to get solved and that he has to get them solved immediately; and that it looks as though he is going to have to solve them himself. MALCOLM indicates they are not finan
cial problems.
[BUREAU DELETION] asks MALCOLM to let her tell him something else “this person” [BUREAU DELETION] told her that “from every angle it seems that they—they have a higher protection than just themselves . . . Now, he told me this.” [BUREAU DELETION] what he meant and that “he” said, “Well, you know no one could get that much protection on—and being black in America, and—all—all around the country.” MALCOLM says that is true but that he is going to break through it—”I know how to do it. . . . With Allah’s help I’ll do it. . . .”
Time:
A.M.
IC/OG:
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. . . M said he spoke to [BUREAU DELETION] and he told her “he” had [BUREAU DELETION] and others on the East Coast trying to kill him (Malcolm) because “he” wants me out of the way before “this comes out.” M stated that “he” was being pressured by his children and that they were afraid that if this comes out the Muslims will leave “him” and follow me (M). M said that they feel with him out of the way the Muslims will have no place to go if this breaks and so they will stay with “him.” M said that they were misusing “brothers” in New York and that the brothers don’t know what it’s all about. He said “they” were pumping these brothers with poison and they were trying to get a shot at him (M). M [BUREAU DELETION] now that he has let them know how he is in danger they have disappointed him with their reaction. M said the only way to end this was to expose him. [BUREAU DELETION] M said he agreed and that he would not be surprised if “he” had already left the country. [BUREAU DELETION] M said that “this man” has so many followers whom he has misled, followers that M has gotten for him and that he can turn them against anyone. M said that as long as he has the public on his side no lawyer will take the case. [BUREAU DELETION] M said he told the whole story to the Amsterdam News but that they would not print it until one of the sisters will talk. M said the “Messenger” had [BUREAU DELETION] telling this to “The Fruit” in such a way that they think Malcolm is bad and is trying to say false things about the Messenger and that M should be killed for this. [BUREAU DELETION] M said that if he thought he could get out there he would but that he would be recognized as soon as he got on the plane. [BUREAU DELETION]
Day:
Sunday
Date:
6-7-64
Employee’s Name: [BUREAU DELETION] b7C
Activity Recorded:
Time:
3:25 P.M.
IC/OG:
OG
MALCOLM X to Unwoman asking her to tell [BUREAU DELETION] about the MESSENGER’S escapades with his secretaries and how the MESSENGER made them all pregnant. MALCOLM says that [BUREAU DELETION] must be told that the NOI is factionalized and that both factions will commit murders on each other unless the truth is publicized about the MESSENGER’S bad deeds. MALCOLM says he is not fooling or speaking for effect when he says that bloodshed will take place as “it almost happened yesterday in New York when those who were in the Mosque came up to the corner where he had a meeting going on and absolutely tried to start some trouble.” MALCOLM continued “The only thing that saved us and stopped trouble from starting was that one of my brothers went to the trunk of his car and got a shotgun out and chased away the black Muslims.” MALCOLM says that if any violence takes place it will mean [BUREAU DELETION] and [BUREAU DELETION] are trying to “create a situation of bloodshed so that I (MALCOLM X) will get caught up in it.” Unwoman asks “You mean the MESSENGER is that ruthless?” MALCOLM answers “that any man who will go to bed with his brother’s daughter and then turn and make five other women pregnant and then accuse all these women of committing adultery is a ruthless man.” MALCOLM says that the only reason the MESSENGER wants him dead is that he, MALCOLM, is the only one who can make the girls the MESSENGER has violated tell the truth about the MESSENGER. MALCOLM tells Unwoman to tell all [BUREAU DELETION] will be interested in knowing that the MESSENGER is now living in Phoenix, Ariz, with two teenage girls, [BUREAU DELETION], MALCOLM says that both these teenage girls are natives of California, and have lived at Los Angeles [BUREAU DELETION], MALCOLM says that if the two sisters [BUREAU DELETION] are now in Los Angeles [BUREAU DELETION] and that if these two sisters do not tell their story to the public within the next twenty-four hours, there will be bloodshed all over this country. MALCOLM continues “what I just said I really mean, [BUREAU DELETION] there will be bloodshed and murder all over this country.” MALCOLM says that the true story on the evil ways of the MESSENGER are known by many newspapers but that they will not print the story realizing that they (the newspapers) can hold it like a whip over the heads of the Black Muslim movement and keep it from being effective in any way. MALCOLM says that every day he stays alive causes worry to the MESSENGER and that the MESSENGER has given orders to sincere, but ignorant, Muslims to get MALCOLM X. MALCOLM says he is not afraid. MALCOLM tells [BUREAU DELETION] to also call [BUREAU DELETION] and tell [BUREAU DELETION] (MALCOLM spells name) was the second one the MESSENGER made pregnant and [BUREAU DELETION] and that the MESSENGER made her pregnant and then accused her of adultery and put her out of the Mosque. MALCOLM says that [BUREAU DELETION] should also know that [BUREAU DELETION] (name spelled out by MALCOLM X) [BUREAU DELETION] will make the calls that MALCOLM has asked her to make.
Time:
4:02 P.M.
IC/OG:
IC
Unwoman to MALCOLM X. MALCOLM says the split in the NOI has brought about nothing but negative results. He says “every time I think of how those niggers threw me out of the NOI, I get mad.” He continues “that it is dangerous to have the Muslims controlled by criminals of the ilk of [BUREAU DELETION] and the like.” He says there must be some way we can salvage the Black Muslim movement before it is too late. Un-woman says she is sure MALCOLM can save the Muslims from the clutches of the MESSENGER. He says he feels he can save the Muslims if he can lift the cloud of the MESSENGER’S misdeeds from them by exposing the MESSENGER to the public. MALCOLM says that the FBI and the local police department do not want public exposure of the MESSENGER’S sexual escapades as the (FBI and PD) would lose the whip they use to control the Black Muslims. MALCOLM says that the MESSENGER’S fear of exposure by law enforcement agencies keeps the MESSENGER from leading the Black Muslims to their full potential. Unwoman says that if MALCOLM has faith in Allah all will go well with his cause.
Time:
5:46 P.M.
IC/OG:
OG
MALCOLM X to [BUREAU DELETION] at Los Angeles, Calif., [BUREAU DELETION] MALCOLM asks “When did you get there and did you drive?” [BUREAU DELETION] MALCOLM says that she should be careful who she talks to as the MESSENGER might have a tap on her telephone. He says he believes that MESSENGER has a tap on [BUREAU DELETION] telephones. [BUREAU DELETION] tells the MESSENGER everything so she does not see why he should tap her telephone. MALCOLM asks if [BUREAU DELETION] accomplished anything in Phoenix? [BUREAU DELETION] would feel better if they had some legal backing to the allegations they were making. MALCOLM says that the truth of the statements is all the legal backing that they need and that they should not worry about the MESSENGER suing them. MALCOLM says that the best thing [BUREAU DELETION] could do would be to tell their story [BUREAU DELETION] then gets on the telephone and MALCOLM tells him that he had better get on the ball [BUREAU DELETION]. MALCOLM says that he has never tolerated failure in the past and will certainly not accept anything [BUREAU DELETION] less than [BUREAU DELETION] complete disclosure of the sins of the MESSENGER. [BUREAU DELETION] MALCOLM says “if you know what’s good for you, you will succeed.” MALCOLM tells [BUREAU DELETION] MALCOLM tells [BUREAU DELETION] to keep working [BUREAU DELETION] and to do whatever else is necessary. [BUREAU DELETION]
Day:
Monday
Date:
6-8-64
Employee’s Name: [BUREAU DELETION] b7C
Activity Recorded:
Time:
9:08 A.M.
IC/OG:
IC
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sp; Unman to Unwoman. Caller asks to speak to “Brother MALCOLM.” Woman answering asks who is calling. Man replies that he just wants to speak to Brother MALCOLM. Then when woman again asks who is calling the man says she can just give MALCOLM the message: “Just tell him he’s as good as dead.” He then hangs up.
Time:
10:37 A.M.
IC/OG:
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... I told MR. MUHAMMAD—about what was being said —and at that time he explained—he knew it all the time and explained to me—in the religious way. You know how in a religious cult there’s always a religious explanation for these things —so I accepted it, and I didn’t say anything more about it, but in October [BUREAU DELETION] told me that this thing was as bad as it ever was; that the person who was responsible for making these sisters pregnant had not stopped. Two of them had two children by him, six of them had become pregnant, two of the six had two children by him, one of the two who had two children by him was pregnant again—and having his third child—and he told me that the person who was responsible had not stopped in any way and what he was using to make these sisters stay under his control was the fact that they were supposed to be fulfilling the prophecy and all that kind of stuff. So I came back to New York and told [BUREAU DELETION] sent a report back in to MR. MUHAMMAD, and to the official staff in Chicago, giving them the impression that instead of me pouring water on the fire, that I was pouring gas on the fire. This is what caused the split— and then they thought that I was going to talk about it and so they put in motion machinery to try and silence me forever—and my only reason for never telling it was my fear that the, that the psychological effect that it would have upon the Muslims—the only thing that kept them with such moral discipline was the fact that MR MUHAMMAD and the others had an image of high morals. But MR. MUHAMMAD, himself, is the one who is the father of these children—MR. MUHAMMAD, himself. Two of them showed up in Phoenix last week demanding to get into his house. They had three children with them. The one who is pregnant and going to have a baby right now was there—and he had a fit—because he was frightened. These are the only two that seem to have nerve enough to try and make him do, do something for them—and they didn’t succeed. He sent them, with his chauffeur, off to a motel—and he thought that they had left and gone back to the city from whence they had come. But they stayed right in that city for three or four days trying to reach him, which they couldn’t. Now the two of them—two of them are back in Los Angeles, and what is happening, the officials here in New York and in some of the other Mosques, they know about it—but the Muslims in the Mosques overall don’t know about it. So MR. MUHAMMED is using his ministers and other officials to make the Muslims think that, that I have turned insane—in an effort to try and get them—some innocent, ignorant, well meaning Muslim to do something that I, myself, would have done, had I not found out what I now know.”
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