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The author investigates the rise, teachings, and social impact of the Nation of Islam, profiling its leader Elijah Muhammad and spokesman Malcolm X, tracing the movement’s origins, organizational practices, and outreach among urban communities and prison populations. The book reproduces speeches, analyzes rhetorical strategies, and presents interviews and reportage to explain how religious belief, racial grievance, and political activism intersect within the group. It situates the movement within mid-century racial tensions, examines controversies about separation versus integration, and assesses the movement’s appeal, discipline, and influence on broader debates about race and American society.

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Title: When the Word is Given...

Author: Louis E. Lomax

Release date: April 11, 2020 [eBook #61806]
Most recently updated: October 17, 2024

Language: English

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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK WHEN THE WORD IS GIVEN... ***

WHEN THE WORD IS GIVEN ...

By Louis E. Lomax
THE RELUCTANT AFRICAN
THE NEGRO REVOLT
WHEN THE WORD IS GIVEN ...

LOUIS E. LOMAX

When the Word is Given ...

A REPORT ON
ELIJAH MUHAMMAD,
MALCOLM X,
AND THE
BLACK MUSLIM
WORLD

 

THE WORLD PUBLISHING COMPANY
CLEVELAND AND NEW YORK

Published by The World Publishing Company
2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland 2, Ohio

Published simultaneously in Canada by
Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 63-21624

FIRST EDITION

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Copyright © 1963 by Louis E. Lomax.

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To James Leonidas Lomax, consecrated preacher, dedicated teacher, and devoted parent. What little love there is among men today is due to men like Uncle James.