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Malcolm X Speech
This speech delivered by Malcolm X calls on African-Americans to create a sense of black nationalism among themselves. He claims that there will be no help from Democrats, Republicans or Americans, and that African- Americans should proceed with their revolution, “Freedom for everybody or freedom for nobody.” The ballot or the bullet, liberty or death. (This record was edited a bit, with two snippets of other speeches interjected, in the same vein as Malcolm X’s speech.)
Dick Elman interviews Malcolm X in 1961
Dick Elman interviews Malcolm X in 1961 on police brutality in Los Angeles, CA. Malcolm X explains what happened the previous Friday, when police entered a Mosque with their guns flaring, severely injuring 7 men, and killing an official of the Mosque. He calls on the FBI to stop investigating outside the country, and to start paying attention to the “Gestapo tactics used by police officers in the United States of America.”
Speech by Malcolm X at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, 1964
Date: 12/20/1964Call Number: KP 056Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Charles HobsonCollection: Malcolm X
Speech given at DNC about how some African countries won their independence through anger and violence. Black people must speak the language of the captors and recognize that what happens in Mississippi has nationwide impact. There is no difference between Northern and Southern Democrats because they work as a whole not as separate parts. Freedom is not something that is given to you, you must take it and Black people must be equipped to do that in the same way that others have done it in the past. Audio tape is cut off at the end.
Malcolm X: Militant Labor Forum, “Prospects for Freedom in 1965.”
Malcolm X speaks at a Militant Labor Forum and discusses the difference between the Black Muslim movement and the Black Nationalist group, the difference between moral and political protest, the labeling of extremists as monsters and also looks to examples of black freedom fighters in Africa as models for African Americans demanding equal rights.
There are editorialized interruptions from the DJ.
Malcolm X - Last Message Part 1
Malcolm X addresses the First Annual Dignity Projection and Scholarship Award Ceremony - the chilling Last Message, in which he begins by talking about his experience staying at a house in Detroit that had been bombed the night before his speech.
Malcolm X - Last Message Part 2
Malcolm X addresses the First Annual Dignity Projection and Scholarship Award Ceremony - done in Detroit. He discusses politics, race, and the global scene at the time.
The Best of Malcolm X - Vol. 1
The man and his words, live in action. 12 excerpts are showcased on this disc, including "Black United Front", "White Liberals", "Race War In America", "Black Women And White Men" and "Crime By Blacks."
The Best of Malcolm X - Vol. 2
The man and his words, live in action. 16 excerpts are showcased on this disc, including "The Root Of Civilization", "Police Brutality & Mob Violence", "Resurrection" and "White Man's Law".
Malcolm X - Great Debate with James Baldwin - Others
A debate between Malcolm X and James Baldwin. It was 40 years ago: JohnF. Kennedy was president, and the Civil Rights movement in America was fighting for racial and economic justice. On April 25, 1961, two giants of African American history faced each in a debate on the nature of racism in America and possible solutions. The discussion between brings into sharp focus many of the issues that still plague this country.
Vivan Las Mujeres - Update with the BCTF - Fight Racism
Date: 2/16/1986Call Number: V 472Format: VHSProducers: Trella LaughlinCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Vivan Las Mujeres features two feminist activists that spent six months in Central America meeting and working with women. Discusses the creation of the Women's Skills and Resource Exchange Center in Seattle that directed monetary and organizational resources to women in Central America.
An interview with Dorothy Nell Turner and Velma Roberts of the Black Citizens Task Force of Austin about housing, development, busing, and conflicts within the Black community.
Fight Racism Musical Benefit was a tribute to Malcolm X on the anniversary of his assassination. BCTF and Let the People Speak sponsor the event that features local bands and WC Clark. Trella Laughlin opens Fight Racism.
