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Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad Biography
Leader of the Nation of Islam from 1934-75. Succeeded Wallace Fard, the founder of NOI, after his disappearance to lead the Nation of Islam. Preached about the problems and needs of black people along with teachings such as self-reliance, clean living and the promise of a future in which blacks would no longer be oppressed. -
Nation of Islam is founded
http://www.noi.org/noi-history/
-July 4, 1930 by Wallace D. Fard Muhammad
-Goal was to improve conditions (mental, social, economic) for African Americans -
Main Beliefs
http://www.noi.org/muslim-program/
Black Nationalism and black pride.
Believe in one God Allah
Follow the Qur'an -
Malcolm X begins preaching
Malcolm X Malcolm X converts to Islam in jail. Gets out and begins preaching for the Nation of Islam and primarily promotes black pride and their heritage. Is soon made leading spokesperson for Black Muslims by Elijah Muhammad. -
Malcolm X leaves Nation of Islam
Malcolm X bio Malcolm X loses faith in the NOI after conflict with Elijah Muhammad. Leaves NOI and travels to Mecca. -
Farrakhan helps lead Million Man March
The Million Man March
On October 16th, 1995, more than a million African American males were encouraged to march on Washington D.C. by Minister Louie Farrakhan who was one of the higher up members of the Nation of Islam. The march was meant to unify African Americans across the country. -
Accomplishments
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Continued Problems
