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Malcolm X: the prospects for freedom
A talk given by Malcolm X on January 7, 1965 in New York. One of the last speeches he made before being shot a month later.
Malcolm X: the prospects for freedom PART 2
The question and answer period following one of his last speeches delivered on January 7, 1965 in New York City.
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.
Radio Free Dixie
Date: 7/30/1965Call Number: RFW 001Format: CDProgram: Radio Free DixieCollection: Robert F. Williams!
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Several Short Cuban voice intros. The second one says- "broadcasting like Paul Revere, with a call for unity and armed self-defense." Jazz...then drums. "at the back door of Dixie, in the year of Revelation." "My Lord What a Morning" opens documentary piece on 1963 Birmingham Sunday bombing, explosion sound effects, 4 girls dead, 16-year old shot, others killed, strong Malcolm actuality--"this didn't happen in Nazi Germany, but here...it wasn't a dream it was a nightmare...the government is guilty." He's asked several questions, mentions Cuba and Vietnam. Comments on Dr. King. Africa, Asia, Latin America... applause at end. Upbeat music, then RFW commentary. "Mr. Charley rabble rouses against the people of Vietnam while brainwashing the oppressed Negro to accept non-violence. What a sham! ... Black men are forced to fight in white man's war. Greensboro, Alabama... Hitlerite... Georgia... racism without restraint yet chooses to label Black man a racist for refusing to submit to tyranny. A violent conflict of liberation..We must organize, unite... go underground..liberation is a serious undertaking. No shortcuts to freedom. In the spirit of 76..take to the streets...battle cry around the world...Freedom Freedom Freedom Now or Death!" 34:33 7/17/65 Pittsburgh Courier editorial on "Deacons of Justice" read by Mabel Williams. Government has miserably failed to protect the right to life. "The real surprise is that the Deacons were not formed long ago." Closing announcement. "Muy buenos noches and keep fighting for freedom."
Radio Free Dixie
Date: 4/23/1965Call Number: RFW 002Format: CDProgram: Radio Free DixieCollection: Robert F. Williams!
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Opening announcement. Radio Free Dixie presents Malcolm's voice as a voice of prophecy. Music includes Swanee River /Old Folks at Home (Ray Charles). Malcolm discusses the contribution of the Black Muslim movement as militancy…dared to get loud in our 400 years. Got more militant than they intended. Role of Negro leaders to cool things down. Muslim and Black nationalist groups face acceptability to civil rights groups. Discusses the MauMau/African independence. Takes madness not sadness to change things. You need more than a Mau Mau in the US. Goodman, Schwerner, Cheney..we need a MauMau. Other atrocities...we needa MauMau and I'll be the first to join it." Then back to discussion of Islam. Organization of Afro-American Unity. Need to overcome divide and conquer tactics. Talk on 1965 and the Prospects for Freedom. Africa advances; Tanzania. Vietnam. It's criminal. Wrong is wrong. Mentions Wayne Morse, etc..if I'm anti-American, so are they. China exploded the bomb--a scientific breathrough, I for one was happy to hear that they had overcome so much backwardness. Poor people can do it as well as rich people. March on Washington/Civil Rights Bill---try to lessen power of the explosion/but not do anything about the material that is explosive. They'll try a Black cabinet member...nice joke about being "investigated." More on Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner. "We intend to go PREPARED...when registering to vote. Talks about the rebellions--in 1965 even more blood will flow...downtown as well as uptown..why? Have the causes been removed?
The Prospects for Freedom - Part 1
Malcolm spoke at Militant Labor Forum, giving a speech that became known as "Prospects for Freedom in 1965.” He discusses the need for Black action for civil rights. This speech was recorded just 5 weeks before his assassination.
The Prospects for Freedom - Part 2
Malcolm spoke at Militant Labor Forum, giving a speech that became known as "Prospects for Freedom in 1965.” He discusses the need for Black action for civil rights. This speech was recorded just 5 weeks before his assassination.
“Malcolm X: The Last Message”
Malcolm X delivered this speech in Detroit, Michigan February 14, 1965: the same evening his home was attacked in New York. In his speech, Malcolm X provides an extensive and in depth analysis and explanation of the condition of Black people both in the United States as well as around the world. He examines the colonial powers and provides several examples of terror committed on the part of the United States and other Imperial powers against Africans, African Americans, Latinos, Asians, Central and South American and all other non-white people across the globe. An extensive portion covers important issues in Africa and their direct relation to struggles in the US. Malcolm defines his view of Power in an oppressive society and speaks to the issue of religion, specifically Christianity and Islam. The idea of fear and false propaganda created by ruling powers are highlighted as methods "the man" employs in hopes to create a permanent and unchallenged vibe of ignorance in the Black community. The Media and press are thoroughly explored, discussed and critiqued. He explains how the media removes all responsibility of society and places it on the Black community. He continues on to compare and contrast situations of political and racial oppression in the US as well as all around the globe. He describes organized attacks of genocide against innocent villages at the aid of United States political, military and economic forces. He continues on to interpret the situation of Black people in the US and focuses on how all images given to Black people of themselves are always negative or uncivilized. This very extensive speech covers much of Malcolm X's thoughts on the situation of Imperialism and what must be done immediately to protect not civil rights, but human rights across the globe.
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.
