FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) BLACK EXTREMIST 100-448006 SECTION 4THE BEST COPY OBTAINABLE IS INCLUDED IN THE REPRODUCTION OF THESE DOCUMENTS. PAGES INCLUDED THAT ARE BLURRED, LIGHT, OR OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO READ ARE THE RESULT OF THE CONDITION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. ‘NO BETTER COPY CAN BE REPRODUCED._ UNITED STATES GO QB NMENT Memoranaum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) uP. SAC, NEWARK (100-49654)-P- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK RATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGKNUE - Copan) ‘The totlowing concerns the possible prevention of a coalition of three Black Nationalist or black racist groups possibly formed through an illicit financial arrange- ment involving Federal funds: 1, PROJECT ANTI-RECIDIVISM (PAR) 2, STAND 3. BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) All of the above are based in Jersey City. Al ay denotes inclusion in Newark Agitator Index, 1. PAR This organization is funded by the OEO and sponsored by the Jersey City Council of Churches in the sum of $191,548, principally from the Federal government. PAR is a program to rehabilitate ex-convicts; however, no reports have been made as of the end of May, 1968, as to the effectiveness of the Program. It operates a residence in Jersey City for men just iFeleased from prison. The program furnishes food, clothing and counseling but very few men have been placed in jobs. (" Dispatch," morning daily newspaper, 5/27, STAND \ fs Gey also very active in STAND, J y and may be ruse organization that favors black control of munities ‘avings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan eee ee ceMg 100-49654 ine ording to lo jo be channeling funds from PAR to the ie mig! It is Rewark's suggestion that the Bureau, through & liaison source with the office of the OEO, suggest that perhaps an accounting is in order for PAR by OEO to determine if the money paid by the government to PAR is being used to finance Black Nationalist groups that seek to foment discord in the black community and stir up racial discontent that may ultimately lead to riots or other forms of civil disorder, . Jt 46 conceivable that the Federal government may be contributing, in a round about way, to the possible destruction of private property io urban areas, and the injuring of their police and other law enforcement officers. A letterhead memorandum on STAND was submitted to Bureau dated 9/11/68. On their face, PAR and STAND are legitimate, neizhborhood groups publicly identified as being for the good and welfare of the black resident; and therefore, can- Rot be the object of an investigation to determine if funds ‘are being misappropriated, There is no actual evidence of it, but the OBO, through what would appear to be @ normal request, may be able to gain sone knowledge of the ultimate distribution of its, PAR's, funds. Letterhead memos have been furnished the Bureau and as previously mentioned, STAND.BAC, Newark (100-49654) - Director, FBI (100-448006) — V4! COUNTERINTELLI ‘PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - NATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE _ (STAND) , © Reurlet 10-2-68, The information concerning possible misuse of Office of Economic Opportunity (O£0), funds by STAND) ‘a local black nationalist group, has been furnished 30 OEO, This data was furnished head of OEO, the Attorney General, and the White House by special letter. TJD2 seb ' ©), | NOTE: + Referenced letter recommended the Bureau suggest to EO, through liaison, that an accounting of OEO funds furnished Project Anti-Recidiviem might be in order. An allegation baa been made that these funds are going to STAND and possibly to the local unit of the Black Pant Party. As noted above, this information bas been specially disseminated, and it is felt this action is sufficient. “WaieD 2 ft yang a | commsrer ye (;Vio Tronsmit the Totlowing in Fel Date: 9/23/68 Tiype t plaintent or coded AIRTEL AIRMAIL Criarity ee TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) Fou; "SAC, TAMPA (157-3219) (P) Co 4 GOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM A ly BLACK NATIONALIST - BATE GROUPS ye cut CIAL INTELLIGENCE aaa oP: By ReTPairtel to the Director, 8/20/68, and Bulet to TP, 8/27/68, \ rampa y oF COPY prepared recently by television station WCKT-TV, Miami, Fla., captioned "The 7 New Let vas very much impressed with the ! techniques the preparation of this film which / yas presented as a television special in the Miami, Fla, area, : has for some recent weeks been preparing | a television program directed at Junta of Militant ory oan of St, Petersburg, Fla, and its leade don a etudy of public source matepial and news items , is firmly of the opinion tha y, sf icity afforded by television of offere! his group, wou}d peer self-incriminating interview ef [ meets, - ite : “7 Yh) } Avs foe ae oe 6) a —nm sy 7 er ae mu 10525 8 an feet ie , it bee el i Atti gute: ory( TP 157-3213 e which would effeetively reveal JOMO 2s the vicious, violence- prone extremist organization that it 4s, a instrumental in es’ 1 apter of the Studen' for Democratic Society (SDS) on the USF campus : ‘Tamp: issue of 9/16/68 contained a story in whic! indicated that students at USF planned @ draft card demons! fon and march : on Selective Service Headquarters, Tampa on 11/14/68, as part of a national draft-card demonstration. 4 Tribune article that be had planned to invite JOMO to speak at the 11/14/68 demonstration in orceives the implications of the association of SDS, and is enthusiastic in expanding the scope of his proposed television special to include coveray of the SDS group in the same manner as for JOMO on 3 to present to the Tampa viewing audience @ more full view 0: the radical and left wing elements in the Tampa Bay area. QR 1.5 cairy vocoming more enthused over his project and readily recognizes leads suggested by the public Source material supplied by the Tampa Office. He is hopeful of an immediate beginning of filming of interviews, GQHBRMMM :; voc circumspect in this project and is fully aware of the position of the FBI in this matter, Tampa feels that furnishing this information will not cause embarrass- ment to the Bureau a) ain assures that no information will be furnished to ‘which could be traced to the FBI or which will compromise any live informants being operated by the Tampa Division. VACB, the Tampa Division will fur, GRRE owe source material and other information land SDS in line with the above, -2- i ia 9/27/68 1 - T.E, Bishoy 1- 1 1 To: SAC, Tampa (157-3213) Fron: Director, FBI (100-448006) - Ad COUNTEWINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST = HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (SUNTA OF MILITANT ORGANIZATIONS) Reurairtel 8/23/68. Authority 1s granted to furnieh public source material and other lead material regerding the Studenth for a Democratic Bociety (SDS) and its loce, that will are six ens uf public source date concerning the 8D8. Insure your source understands tbat thie information is being furnit on a confidential bi d the Bureau cannot be revealed as the source. Enclosures - 6 TID:cds (6) NOTE: By letter 8/27/G8 we authorized Tampa to furnish public source data and other lead material regarding the Junta of Militant Organizations, a local black nationalist te an established source, SEP 2% 1968 NOTE CONTINUED OX PAGE 2 — —_.Airtel to SAC, Tempa RE; COUNTERINTELLIGERCE PROGRAM 100-448006 ROTE CONTINUED: This was for the purpose of preparing # television program exposing this group. The local leader of the SDS has sretted’the otel leader of the black nationalist group to speak at an SDS demonstration scheduled for 1 When this appeared in the local newspaper saw the implications of this association ‘expresses ‘an interest in expanding the proposed telev: fin order to expose the association between these two radical groups. assisted in preparing a eimiler program in Miaai, Florida, wbich also exposed both the Few Left and black extremists, The outstanding results from that program indicate the proposed television show dn Tampa would be of great value. This matter has been coordinated with the Internal Security Section.ek ren orm) a UNITED STATES C@evnr Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 9/30/68 r To: 1. U/ FROM: SAC, PHILADELPHIA (157-2371) 12 = Bureau (100-448006) 2- ae (187-2371) : he 2. ores _ Bo. Savings Bands Regular onthe a COUNTERINTELLIGLNCE PROGRAI BLACK NATIONALIST ~ HATE. GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE pera, Re Bureau airtel dated 3/4/68. ) 1. Operations Under Consideration chs A. ea :.: joined the Afri- can - American Party of National Liberation (AAPNL). This is a combination of RAM and Republic of New Africa (RNA). on_bail on loca is current] cussions i case to trial im- mately. B. AAPNL has made the statement that the Black Pan- thers are being used by SDS and whites of the new left. It is felt this can be publicized and cause a treach between AAPL which, - a of RAM and RNA and the Black Pan- thers and 4 fae 1 2. Operations Beene SHE | | ia Police Department to the white man, be- ack Coalition is "white money". Fis cause the money from 3. Tangible Results EMI 0: 2008-822 05 prominent among Neproce at this tine because of she absv ae rumors. —p , Gan fow By 7306 Tis Joke 3 4s> Developments of Counterintelligence Interest. we! 17fatric reasons. fas heen camitted to, Za nontal hospital. oe i ate : cOvEP PAST.UNIT*D 2TATES G@g RNMENT Memorarttum To : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) pate: 10/4/68 = SAC, SAN DIEGO (100~-14192) (P) susject: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE Re Bureau airtel 3/4/68. 1. OPERATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION The San Diego Office has requested authority to send a series of letters to persons involved in the racial situation in San Diego under the heading “Committee for Sense not Shots." This letter to be used to spread messages to influence Negroes to avoid helping the Black Nationalist groups and also to create dissension among the black militants. stepping down as the; as now been ay ‘ fof the group. has had trouble with bis wernthe time he has spent with the US group and it, is intended that this situation will be aggravated by letters mailed to his wife in the future, Bureau authority will be requested to mail this letter which will be mailed after De errereat ‘been interviewed. Bureau authority has been obtained for this interview which can be considered a counterintelligence measure. A Black Panther Party is being formed in San Diego. IID = 2 pron sven mentor of gshis grour, at the presi n the party in San Diego. It is intended that a letter he “Citizens for not Shots" will be allegedly th ‘in order to s een thes: ossible a photograph will be taken. — which will be enclosed with the lette: A letter will also be directed — employer, Bureau authority will be separately requested for this project. ..;.. Loos INS 2) bh (registenen) NEC. 65 ee ele 1 VERSES pe 15 OC1 7 wae EMP:bef G 7 wy) 2 10. Sarl St EanSD 100-14192 7 ean is presently trying to set hinself - ‘up a consultant in the racial field. He has been, from his for h statemonts and action in the ia. e. Research 11 be conducted as to actions in which he has been involved which do not reflect favorably on him. Letters will then be prepared and after approval by the Burcau, will be mailed to persons shere Say ‘6 trying to sell his Racial Counseling service. OPERATIONS BEING EFFECTED more menber, of the group San Diego has requested approval for mailing the first of a series of lotters entitled "Citizens for Sense not Shots." 3. TANGIBLE RESULTS - own whether the intervicw 7 hos had any effect on their racial metivity, althoug! foes appe: as militant as they have been in the past. 4. DEVELOPMENTS OF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE INTEREST Informants report that there is considerable dissension among members of the militant groups with everyone wanting to tall: and be a leader. There 4s considerable hard feeling among menbers within the grouns and betwecn groups. from his osition as| Because of tis he has been put in a pos DO! ring, establish a new company that counsels companies in how to deal with the unemployable black man. He is subject to considerable eriticism concerning his handling of these programs with the various companies.SD 100-14192 : The Nation of Islam Mosque in San Diego continues ! on an anti violent course encouraging its members to etay out of trouble and not become involved in any racial riots or demonstrations.Eze ( ‘UNITED STATES RNMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI. (100-448006) pate: 10/4/68 , BIRMINGHAM (100-5492) supject: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAY BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE QUATION OF ISLAM) ReBulet, 9/25/68. Relet authorized an anonymous letter be sent to leaders and certain members of Muhammad's Wosque, Nation of Islam (NOJ), in Birmingham, Alabama. This letter has been written on stationery purchased at Woolworth’s and mailed in the Main Post Office, Birmingham, For the completion of Bureau files, attached herewith is a copy of the letter sent. © 2 = Bureau (Enc. 1) (RM) 2 - Birmingham . RSH:epg : ae : 3) REC-45° : / 3 7 cee “iA di ie CTT” "VB ug. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 4 — sa NODear Brother Joe, E : neasage in Nuharwad Speaks for Sept: "13th ir hands on Black protherhond with “te re at the nosquc for inc’ of Leadership have { nave been studying the great which a ppeals for ali te clas Muhannad. This reninded me that y not show true Black brotherhood t Tan sreakiny now of ovr have hea d but not talked aborts is in the Sea T have been tol" ty one whe as for all purposes been 10 one of our own. we all ie has been there should since being piarcd & rrestod in Junc. that since being placed in Jal, Qe \ treated as if he never existed or cane to the mosque. 20 one from the mosque has been to soc Xo en- over teft hin a a dine Cor a cand: bare ei note wen atte: beard ef how ea io ey Geary = oto’ a Ae fn gait, vy the white man. t neon right to ne to tency uni Js this 2 , know of encoura cement or eve” t+ and brotherhend and then negire \ It does no ruben he is in trouble. af so, then m: ease of the fatheres wronatoin whe we bad better stié: with t until preven qdltr. a brothe: peina visited tpon the son? as he at least says a ran is innocen ven he ds in t art rouble F stitl Apach unity and bratherhe” |] Sha 11 wo dynore our benther xq stand hesite hin & show truc unite is question sore 7 brotherhood or shall something out Loud at the mos que on thy Why dont you say is unity in your rind. all know whatVLOG Re Phetator' nlrtel to Mareen det (74/6%— lt tent:! ct tr, a gouree ef Us NYO end iswery fr ooprrstiv? i tits affler, ont : omit bot a om i ern. db noseviolanc: t Lth epsciel oy ani orl nes ops Etsy : i: fet + ‘ i th j ATERIND LLG" i i Wor RECORDED BWocr 3 1968SAG, San Francisco 10/8/68 Director, FBI ee . Comer irenaicmice PROGRAN ‘BLACK NATIONALIST -HAT2 GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTUER PARTY) In line vith the Bureau's continuing program of teking counterintelligence action against extremists, you must insure that employment of Bleck Panther Farty (BP) menbers is ascertained at en early date. In connecticn with the ebove, if a DP! member ic employed in 8 sensitive position such as ‘a key focility; law enforcement agency; utility company, including telephone and pewer companies; nevs medie, or in any. other pesition which may lead to counterintelligence activity, promptly submit your recommendation to the Bureau. vay - Seattle \ - Sacramento . = Sen Diego = Newark + New York TE: We are engeged in a continuing progrem of counter- telligence ectivities against the BPP and the ebove ir for @ purpose of reminding the field to ascertain employment members of the above party so that appropriate counter- telligence action may be taken!’ | val ai a Tele baoad IGD: rmm:fhd (16) 4 / ' OL & ee naSteow mn Z ‘UNITED STATES )VERNMENT. Memorandum To =: DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 10/1/68 FROM & PHOENIX (105-2544) oO ‘SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALISTS-HATE GROUPS gis RACIAL INTELLIGENCE 41 3. Enclosed for the Bureau is one newspaper clipping from the "Arizona Republic", 9/28/68 edition regarding the NY following matter. x Recently the Phoenix Division has received local publicity regarding the appearance of CASSIUS CLAY, aka Muhammad Ali, at ‘Sacaton, Arizona, to fight ZORA FOLLEY, another heavyweight from Chandler, Arizona, sometime in October, 1968. RIR), appeared ver aD of the SAC, Phoenix. They voiced concera with the fact that CLAY, a Muslim, was to fight on the Indian rvatior indicated that the contingent holding up this pFopo: xing match was the mecessary approval of the GRIR Tribal Council. ential basis the SAC, Phoenix, advised that such a fight would only be giving money to the Nation of Islam and specifically to ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, since it is a known fact that CLAY donat purse to ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, — aed SAC, Phoenix, jointed out to Se nat CLAY was st¥ai@ibted draft dodge: Mdians’ sanctioning his fight would appear contradictory to the valor, beroisg.and sacrifice the Gila River Indians e SL purenu (00) Dei) & 00 - YKY OOC- Aflxy eV Oe eae @) Ol, Broctas see? 777 Bay U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the PayrolleSSPings PlanPX 105-2544 CuD/gie have made in protecting this country during the Second World War, the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict. On 9/30/68 GERRI: ont acted the SAC, Phoenix, and a sed that the ibal Council had rejected the appli- es it the CLAY fight and such refusal was based presentation of the observation of the SAC, Phoenix, to the Tribal Council. This is being set forth for the information of the Bureau as a possible counterintelligence measure should CLAY attempt to set up @ fight on any other Indian reserva- tion.(Mount Clipping te Spece Beton) A No Clay | Fight at ‘Sacaton By STEVE BASSETT {carton (AP the Gos River te cling thelr military and bistorical ge, yesterday denied use of their {esprvalion for a proposed Cassius Clay. ‘tora Polley heavyweight fight Oct. 6. “4th reason 1 oppose having ths fight bere ts it would desecrate the land some of our Brave boys have watked 00,” aid ‘Mrsi Mary Anna Johnson, member of ‘te lribal counefl. Mis Sotnson and eter council mer bers: referred repeatedly to Gila River youth who have served in the armed forces, including the legendary Ira Hayes, a Medal of Honor winner ag a ‘Marine on Iwo Jima in World Wer 1. JRE VOTE as acaninoot epi Allowing a ight Involving Clay, who wan frpped of hi ie ar ceric en charges of refusing to be inducted into the UB. armed forces. He has an appeal ‘pending. tee be eounee resolution read ha pa “If this event was staged on the Gi River ‘Indian Reservation, the ‘that the Pimg end Maricopa Indians 4 symafioy ally milant goo athe Blk Muslims, of which Mf. ssive| Clays. member, ‘would to oper Indians throught ‘States. ZWitlred Caths, a council member, ad, his reservation has a very dean would lke to spe Ht kept clea” ARIZONA RFPUBLIC PHOENIX, ARI704 cago yesierday that “everything tr the High on is ai, winds tion. It covers 1.900 square mil 1th of Phoenix. 9-23-68 Morning STFVE BASS©TT cenor J. EDWARD MURRAY COUNTER INTFLLI- 3 BLACK NATION- ALIST RATF. GROUPS Cnaracter Chasaitication: 105-2544 Submiiing Office: PROFNIX: 1] trina tnventtaetROUTPAENUELOPE © , » Cleveland (157-1189) 10-3-68 i at 105 pec 8 \ ) fete taro (100-448006) - 4 i 1 Ca COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACE NATIONALIST = HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE - Reurlet 9-25-68, a xecutives spon company ia which Samay 2 involved, Insure understands that ‘nformation cannot be the Bureau and is furnished on a confidential basis. Advise the Bureau of the results of this operation. has obtained jobs at a small company for other members of the black nationalist extremist Nation of Islan, This company has now been taken over by another firm as a Negro self-help project, Cleveland rccommends executives of the new firm be alerted to the Nation of Islam influence to prevent this company from becoming a Muslin enterprise & 3 been an established source of the Cleveland Office Tor se Ne is Nation of Islam activities gen 0 has con’ Company, who are running this Negro enterprise, Furnishing this information through Sia: 4 confidential basis a pretiude any possibility of embarrassment to the py heown and. respec ? Cleveland, particularly by the executives of the large industrial firms. It is believed that p a reliable contect with the executives of oer SIU 4s acquainted with the activ: Temple and undoubtedly knows that (ERR 5 ea It 4s believed that the above mentioned information furnishes hereby made available to the executives of » without any possibility of embarrassment ordingly Bureau authority’ is requested to contact ind make the above information available to the!‘under tho watchful oye of Robert L. Colca at the new Hough Manufacturing Co. which will tein the hard-core unemployed. Pele Soe sinister, CanwerdSelatan em) ene UNITED STATES C@ :RNMENT @ ‘Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-1)8006) pate: 9/25/68 We Uhisnc, CLEVELAND (157-1289) (P) 9 on ” ~GOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 0 jw BLACK NATIONALIST -.HATE GROUPS .RACIAL_INTELLIGENCE j Two copies of an article from the 8/28/68 issue of /the Cleveland “Plain Dealer" are enclosed for the Bureau. i The individuel identified as L.C, BOLIN in the photograph appearing with this article 1s L.c. X (BOLIN), the Assistant Minister of the Cleveland Temple of the NOL (MTI #18). BOLIN has worked for the Robert L. Coles, referred to in this article, for several years when COLES operated the C & B Machine Company in Cleveland. The C & B Machine Company was operated es @ small manufacturing company in e residential area of the city of Cleveland with a very limited number of employees. Investigation in early 1966 developed that L.c. X (BOLIN) had apparently obtained jobs at this smell company for rank end file members of the NOI and it was reliably +) FR reported in March, 1966 that BOLIN had stated that there were 7 six other members employed by the C & B Machine Company. It ‘ & was also established that COLES knew that BOLIN was a Black ¥ Muslim. . : y “oO It is believed that the above information should us be made available to the executives of the Warner and Swasey ‘) Company, primarily to prevent the newly established Hough \? § Manufacturing Company from becoming @ financial support to * “the Nor and possibly a recruiting ground. It 1s also possible that the NOImy eventually gain control of this enterprise. YY The Warner and Swasey Company is a very lerge manufacturing company with headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. It is engaged primarily in the manufacture and construction of machine tools, textile test{ng and control systems with ual sales ranging in the 19,900,000 to $150,000,000 bracket. a PORE fey) 4 7/ “2 Bureau (RM) (Enc. 2%” - con ; 1S sep-2b aeP - Cleveland oh. CN i Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 2 yfTransmit the following in Via Lieven TO —«:_-“«DERECTOR, FBI (100-448006) FROM: , CHICAGU (157-2209) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS ) RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (NATION OF ISLAM) San Antonio airtel and LHM to Director, cc Chicago, dated 9/18/68 titled "NOI" l Re Buairtel to San Antonio and Chicago, 8/27/68; Antonio airtel and LHM sets forth data from r 5 z a ie g mented Communist China by telegram advised ELIJAH MUHAMMAD 80,000 troo: wey available to him any time he i wanted them; that eceived this information direc’ in corresponds directly with MUHAMMAD. ea lowledge of this and labeled the statement as' . Rebuairtel suggested the statements by | be utilized to discredit n the eyes of MUIAMMAD either for reporting false info: for violating a confidential trust through the use of an anonymous letter to MUHAMMAD and/or release of the statements through a cooperative news media, Chicago is not in a position to evaluate the statement attributed a This Office is not in a position to know the respect afforded y his followers, reportedly 11, or the impact oO I has on the Negro community in San Antonie, tf any. + -G064% t 1 a= Bureau cay I~ G06 449 peo" - San Antonio €Infe.). (RM) i ~ Chicago Gesp.); 8. jaap nts DM SNE. Bis fry YY iG BK Sat fa _ -Weoct 9 1968 Sent MP Shedd AQBin Chak! 2" aCG 157-2209 f a reliable in the past af Who are aware in mam jo! MUHAMMAD'S plans, policies, visiting Ministers, thinking, etc., were discreetly contacted in this matter. Both advised the: loubt. Af MUHAMMAD would be aware of the identity of ee oo being told; doubted if any natit jer hadever visited ee. the NOI group in Antonio; and that they seriously if was in direct contact with 'D other than thou; ever routine correspondence ight have with, in all likellhood, a Secretary of Muhammad's Temple No. 2, Chicago, National Headquarters of the NOI. The sources noted the NOI group in San Antonio would be quite small and MUHAMMAD would have only a passing interest in it and that would center around the money the group donated to NOI headquarters, It has been the experience of this Office that many Ministers of NOI groups outside Chicago, who have. limited contacts with NOI headquarters, have made repeated irresponsible statements not too unlike the one made > — Without mentioning specifics, the matter was discussed ith Sosa = agreed that MUHAMMAD would pay little or = Ton to such statements if they came to his attention, adding that in many cases he would be amused. Thcy advised MUHAMMAD secks any publicity he can get for his organization and even if it occurred in a smaller city he would welcome it as it would probably mean more curiousity seekers would go to the local Temple resulting in more money being donated to him. statements warrant an anonymous letter to MUHAMMAD or a news. Based on the above Chicago does not fecl Again San Antonio bein, jore aware of the NUI situation in their area may have a plan that would work on a local basis to dtecredi Gaga eetUNITED STATES c@ MENT Memorandum To | r DIRECTOR, FBI (100-1);8006) pate: 10/4/68 ( SAC, BOSTON (157-531) (P) COUNTERINTELL 1G EN* BLACK NATIONALIST: RACIAL INTELLIGENSE = PROGRAK MATE GAOURS Rebusirtel to *Ibany 3/4/68 and BSlet t+» Burean 7/25/63. 1, Gperations Under Considuration Boston is currently considering a method of 6) exposing activities of Black Militants through a newspaper articlo. This was previously suggested to the Bureau 0 Ln which considered the idea favorably but rejected utilizing the “Loston Globe," a5 the news media, Borten $3 ep) fe ishod unier his nam ano 2. Operations Being Effected : No cperatic 3. Tangible Results Hone. Jef hh. Devolopments of Countorintell igen None. £2/= Bureau (RII) ao ® / 4 MY é { caeer et we ving (3) ANg ‘init i econ linf SECT. getty ws eC : Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 27 neeSUBJECT: UNTED STATES cy come e Memorandum + (Pinector, FBI (100-448006) pate: 10/9/68 { sac, ALBANY (157-231) (P*) é ONE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE. Re Bureau airtel dated 3/4/68, and Albany letter to Buxau dated 5/29/68. The following information set forth the summary of the Counterintelligence Program for the Albany Division as requested in re Bureau airtel: 1. Operations Under Consideration Presently in the Syracuse, New York, area, @ newspaper known as the -"Hometown News" is owned and opereted by a Negro who often prints editorials of a racially volatile nature. The Albany Division is presently considering the possitility of developing a safe and reliable source in another Syracuse publishing firm who would be agreeable to print articles exposing the "Hometown Newspaper" for their volatile articles. 2. Operations Boing Effected There are no operations presently in effect in Albany. 3. Tangible Results Not applicable at this time. Zoe f ae i a ‘2 = Bu ne i moo (RM) ec 2 eee eeeeeee eee e at” 17 OGT 10 1368 = C ’ Any naonn jie LOT i TASER. Savings Bonds Regedarly on the Payroll Saving: Plan ") a| AL 157-231 4. Developments of-Counterintelligence Interest Presently, the ectivities of Black Nationalists end Black Nationalist Organizations are extremely limited end all reactions to Negro matters by thc local citizens within this Division are sympathetic. It is felt that when the overall community spirit indicates thet the Black Nationalist Movement is getting out of hand, counterintelligence methods med- available to this program will be more fully exploited.FBI Date: 10/2/68 DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) SAC, SAN ANTONIO (100-9191) . COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (NATION OF ISLAM) Re Bureau airte) to San Antonio and Chicago, 9/27/68. z San Antonio has digested the subject matter of referenced airtel and appréciates the Bureau's need for a counterintelligence program in the NOI. This office also fully appreciates the Bureau's suggestion to discredit the NOI minister in San Antonio in the eyes of ELIJAH MUHAMMAD. . meeting in question at which 20,000 t aya iat oto Therefore, in view of the above, it ie the recommendation of the San Antonio Office that no such action billy, (fovren (RH) (AD a Lb re \ 24chicago (RM) (AM) gt 1-San Antonio Xe es Og!cc f 100-9191 { be taken in this matter; however, in the event the Chicago Division has further data which would make this counter- intelligence program feasible, San Antonio, of course, would reconsider.‘MALEO OCTS 1968 COMME! i = SEC sii >, Detroit iDirector, FBI (100-448006) { COUNTFRINTELLIGENCE PROGRAK BLACK NATIONALIST = HATE GROUPS RACIAL, ae ee pationolig motte It is ‘apparent he levee the black nationalist oxtremiet lino inj Mle even is using a drawing of a black panther in tho wasthead, The §-27-G8 issuo of the newspaper has a fropt-page herdline "Freo Huey! The Sky's The Limit,” @ slogan used by the extromist Black Panther Party, Detroit should submit counterintelligence yecommendations concerning © expose and noutralize bis influonce on this college newspaper, No counter- intelligence action should be taken without Bureau authority. It 1 noted that this newspapor has a budget of $100,000, and $40,000 of this will come from advortise— nents, ‘If the other $60,000 comes from State funds, the Michigan legislaturo might be intereatod in the black nationalist nature of tho newspaper, Consider tho Possibility of anonymously furnishing the facts to # ¢ Jegielator. Also the Board of Trustecs of the college might be alorted to the situation, Consider anonymounly alerting them or the possibility of alerting both tho trustecs and tho legislature throuzh newspaper publicity, Publi about the 2m no note that tho ‘SD:Irb (S)peeaB 4: © Enclosures ~ 2C @ * BLACK NATIONALIST ~ HATE GROUPS BACIAL INTELLIGENCE (KENNETH JOHN WATSON) 100-448006 Other possible methods of neutralizing a Gagy rose be developed and submitted to the Burcu, : Your airtel 9-27-68 regarding aay» that the Aseoctation of Black Studonts ( 2 active at Wayne State University and has received s $34,000 grant from the Archdiocosean Development Fund to initiate new college planned for the univorsity to be called the ¥.E.B. DuBois Institute of Bleck Studies. It 1s noted the ABS was hoaded by two membors of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Comnittes, You should possibly consider ways of alerting the Archdiocesean Development Fund to the nature of ABS, In this connection two copies of a pamphlet exposing the communist nature of the . DuBois Clubs are enclosed. Since these are published by the Catholic War Veterans, they way bo of valu, They note that DuBole joined the Communist Party, USA, and the pamphict is puhlic source material, tter to BAC, Detroit RE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM { Annlyzo the grant to ABS; determine whether it should bo the target of counterintelligence action; and, if 80, submit recommendation to the Bureau, No counter- intelligence action should be taken without Bureau authority, NOTE: Enclosed pamphlet is the result of prior counter- Antolligence action and its use wan approved by the Director,“. BRE, c UNITED STATES C@pxment (\ Memorandum morte CTOR, FBI (160-448006) DATE: == 10/8/68 { Tuy SKC, SEATTLE (17-721) (P) 3 aren cOuNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE ~ Re Bureau letter to Albany, 8/5/68. In connection with the counterintelligence program of the Seattle Division against the Biggs Seattle been had with s = Re: = iietdins ;_ in conductsng this particular pr is desirous of doing a series of news programs concerning the illegal and/or subversive activities of the Black Panther Party and other black hate groups. Bureau is to note tha’ Cort his news associates previously conducted a very highly successful 4 Cointelpro operation against the Communist Party at Seattle (2 which brought both national and local awards to the station. _/, P i == will need material along the following XI. lines at their request, but these points are not all 8 inclusive and coverage on some might not be desirable: : 1. What influences, if any, from outside the : i community are affecting the ability of local citizens to q maintain law and order in their neighborhoods? Is this influence international in origin? 2. Does information generated at one point in f the nation become known immediately to black hate groups in other parts of the country or does it travel by word i : . of mouth? In other words, is there an organized effort to exchange activity and intelligence data among the hate groups? 3. What are the goals of these hate groups? Fe. harassment? Anarchistic? Subversive? Are there rget cities and a time table for hitting them in a tain order? a ; “2 + Bureau (REG) RI : Pee erat ea 2 - Seattle EC-64 uae LX-103 tenet yet. Bo U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanSE 157-721 legedly are shaking down Seattle merchants for protectio} hat has such extortion led to in other areas in the past?! at are the chances that organized criminal elements migh take over such extortion efforts and solidify control? QQBEBII is aware of the sensitive nature in broadcasting a series of programs in this regard. From past experience, there is every indication he and his associates will handle any information furnished to them in a very discreet manner. No identifiable derogatory informa: was located in Seattle files. His superior is an SAC contact at Seattle, as mentioned previous: REQUEST OF THE BUREAU 1. Advise Seattle if the Bureau is in agreement with this proposed series. 2. If agreeable, will ish Seattle public source material that might be given to. 3. Will advise if the film of the Miami Cointelpro operation mentioned ai renced letter is available for exhibition t or if the name of the station can be furnished fo ‘so Tnquiry could be made directly to the station by for the film. f i 4. At the present time, Black Panthers and sey . 1 4. What pertinent suggestions does the Bureau have which would enhance the potential success of such a series? Once the above material is received and incorporated into a local script, the entire program, including public source material, will be submitted to the Bureau for review and approval.1 - Br, # shop Ls tir. Deegan 1 - Mr, Smith WW, L, SAG, Seattle (157-721) Kovenber 4, 2968 - eA 2ngk? ner Dfrector, FLI (100-448006) - 71/7.)1 -I 1 = Mail Room COUNTERIMTELLIGHICE PROGR BLACK HATIONALIST + HATT. GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE = (BLACK PANTHER PARTY © SEATTLE) F Reurlet 10/8/68, Authority is granted to furnish public source ad mater bot the Black Penther Farty (BPP) to Bn a confidential basis. derstands that this information is being furnished on a confidential basis and the Bureau cannot be revenled as‘ the source, Haterial relating to the LPP to furnish your source is enclosed.) C Suggest to your source. that the BPP should not just e publicized, Exposure of BFP violence is valuable in lerting the public, but nay also help DFP recruiting, A way fo offset this possibility is to point out thet DIl leaders bre living well off contributions frox menbers, Connents bout leaders* new cars, new clothes, and living style can ffectively neutralize then with the rank and file neubership, MAILED 28 COMM-FBT NOV4 = 1968 It 48 also valuable to show that DFP leaders ere “w 4 « little dictators, intercsted in power for its om sake and offer nothing constructive to the Negro community, Rerarding the questions in relet, the first concerned outside influcnces.- The BPP in Seattle and most other cities has been Organized by a “the BPP in California, Local extremists already present have- 25) ne a recruited and organized by the California group. /’ Enclosures - 7 éLetter to SAC, Seattle RE1_ COUNIERINTELLIGENCE WRoGIUM; (BLACK PANTER PARTY-SEATTLE) tT The transmittal of information and news about activitice of bleck extremists is primarily through the news medis, both legitimate, and the "left" press, In this regard, iesues of the left press, such as “leople's World,” the "Guardian," the "Iilitant" and "Challenge," plus the New Left and "underground" newspapers with articles about black extremists, may be furriished your source. The goals of the BIP are covered in the enclosures. Generally they are subversive, luey Newton, BPP Ilinister of Defense, said on 10/31/67, "As long as an act is revolutionary, it connot be regarded as a crime." Eldridge Cleaver, BPP Minister of Information, said on 8/24/68, “We're going to move in harmony with Mao Tse Tung, with Ho Chi fin, with Fidal Cestro;" and BPP Frime Minister Stokely Carmichael said on 8/24/68, "The revolutionary 1s willing to kill... ve are poing to make revolution," These are public statements end may be furnished your source. Your last question concerned "shakedouns" by the BPP, The extent of this ectivity ts not yet known, although the Bureau las received allegotions to this effect. Keep the Bureau edvised of the status of this counterintelligence operation on a continuing basis, NOTE: superviso! ested in doing a television special exposing the extremist and violent Block Penther Party. We previously used the ne highly successful, coupterintelligence operation against the Communist Party. WEMMD conpletely protected the Bureau's interest in that operation which resulted in the station receiving several awards. Seattle and Bufiles contain no dgropatory information reparding 8 an SAC contact, NOTE CONTINUED PAGE THREE -26 eelletter to SAC, Seattle : COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM; BLACK PANTHER PARTY-SEA‘ 1G0-448006 NOTE CONTINUED: Material in response to Seattle's request is enclosed. This includes a speech by BPP leader Eldridge Cleaver 8/24/68, ‘a speech by Stokely Carmichael 6/22/68 after he became associated with the BPP, article from "Mew Left Notes,” material from Cuban press, BPP book list, material re defensive chemistry, and BPP “Political Education Kit." ALl of these materials are on unwatermarked paper with all Bureau markings removed, Furnishing these items will not jeopardize any of our sources,eee Seema UNITED STATES: 6@coenr Memorandum — sggenitt of DIRFETOR, FBI (100-448006) pare: 10/9/6 Li lo SAC, HOUSTON (157-1210)(P) “SouwrextwrcuLrcence PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTHER. PARTY) RE: Bureau letter to San Francisco, 9/30/8, ec Houston. In connection with instructions contained in referenced letter, the following is being furnished for the information of the Bureau, as well as San Francisco: Information has been eived through Houston informants, particularly to the effect tht the Black Panther Party (HPP) may possibly be attempting to organize a Chapter in the Houston area. 0 date, no knon Chapter of the p ign liouston, | althauay It is the firm opinion that a BPP fhapter will be formed in Houston 1n dic re as this matter is being pushe ‘by who is on the Houston Agitator and Secu Spendwho reporte?1y 6_iaSiGaneniesss ieee imeem, In view of the fact that ay, ic in a position to be one of the top Teaders of the BPP and because of the fact it appears that a pee O oe e, Pt activities along counter- tc. A BY 2G L a rdghicctenay’ Sata 7 a 2] q - San Francisco (RH) info. » Houston : i FRONT 19 1967 Bay U.S. Savings Bonds Re jer woe Pal Soins Pheo.as7-2220 eee. r intelligence lines anainst the in the future. While the formation of a BP that he will be} may be desired is not pushing for ne 3c insuring There is currently a power struggle devekping between persons advocating the formation of the BPP in Houston and this has kept the situation extremely unstabl: As far as any specific counterintellipenge oper ania at this time in Houston, it is felt that, can keep the situation in turmoil and possibly create so much dissension that the RPP will not establish a Chapter in Houston. Other than the above, no concrete suggestions are beinr made at this time relative to any Black. Panther activity in liouston because of the unstable conditions which exist at this time. It is felt that once the situation in Houston becomes more stable regarding the BPP formation, specific counterintelligence actions will be formulated against not only the local proups, but also the group in California. This matter is being followed on a continual basis.UNITED STATES @ ERNMENT. Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 10/7/68 SAC, MOBILE (157-2578) (P) a : suayect: ” COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM Ger BLACK NATIONALIST-HATE GROUPS mt ) RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (eo a : ds we ReMOlet to Bureau, 7/1/68. 1. Operations Under Consideration The only Black Nationalist organization active in the Mobile Division is the ¥ ressive process of opening the Apollo Bar as a fund raising proposition for the organi- zation which is reportedly affiliated with SNCC. It 1s contemplated that action might be taken through local state authorities against the Apollo Bar directed toward revocation of license as the bar becomes a growing concern. Interview with various members is being considered as a disruptive action. 2. Operations Being Effected None 3. Tangible Results None 4. Developments of Counterintelligence Interest None AGG Bureau (RE)(AM)- ft Mobile STB:agt «@) ; es Ry 2ro FROM sUMECt Lounrer mre. cence PROGRAM 1 -Mr ” ray UNITED STATES CM ewvewr @ Memorandum c e fp pate 9/27/68 Cs 2. Moorely th buattes-Ci-D. DeLoach 1 - Mr. W. C. Sullivan BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE ~ (BLACK ‘PANTHER PARTY) ee % PURPOSE: ‘ To obtain authority for the attached letter to those field divisions having Black Panther Party (BPP) activity instructing that the counterintelligence program against this organization be accelerated and that each office submit concrete suggestions as to future action to be taken against the BPP, The extremist BPP of Oakland, California, is rapidly expanding. It is the most violence-prone organization of all the extremist groups now operating in the United States. This group has a record of violence and connections with A foreign revolutionaries. It puts particular emphasis on not only verbal attacks but also physical. attacks on police, oe OBSERVATIONS: REC-15 WG gal The information we are rece: ing from SA Sources concerning activites of the FERRE arly indicates that more violence can be expected this organization in the immediate future. It therefore, is essential that we not °"" only accelerate our investigations of this organization : and increase our informants in the organization but tt we take action under the counterintelligence programtto-disrupt — the group. Our counterintelligence program may bring about fice which could lead to prosecution of these violence-prone ~ eaders apd active menbers, thereby thwarting thelr efforts rpetrate violence -in the United States. Enclosure 100-448006 CONTINUED - OVER JGDirmm (7) 7Memorandum to Mr. W. C, Sullivan : “COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM IBLAGK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTHER PARTY) SCOPE OF PROPOSED COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM: As stated above, the attached letter will instruct the field to submit positive suggestions as to actions to be taken to thwart and disrupt the BPP, Instructions are and will be reiterated that no action is to be taken without prior Bureau authority. These suggestions are to create factionalism between not only the national leaders but also local leaders, steps to neutralize all organizational efforts of the BPP as well as create suspicion amongst the leaders as to each others sources of finances, suspicion concerning their respective spouses and suspicion as to who may be cooperating with law enforcement. In addition, suspicion should be developed as to whomy be attempting to gain control of the organization for their own private betterment, as well as suggestions as to the best method of exploiting the foreign visits made by BPP members.’ We are also soliciting recommendations as to the best method of creating opposition to the BPP on the part of the majority of the residents of the ghetto areas. RECOMMENDATION: That attached letter , in accordance with the above, be approved. oo@ 1 - Mr. C, D. DeLoach 1- Mr. W. C. Sullivan ( Fronetechen 15 9/30/68. { ector, FBI (100-448006) SOG 1-1. c. c. r eriol Zl Mr. G. C. Moo COUNTERINIELLIGHICE PROGRAIL BLACK MATIGNLIST - IMATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE ~ (BLACK PANTHER PARTY) (sUDED 10/14/68) Bee In view of the continued increase of violent activities on the part of the Block Panther Party (SFP), it is mandatory that the counterintelligence prograa \ against this party be accelerated, Each division receiving this letter efther has on active BFP chapter in its division Y or according to information received the BPP is either forning or attempting to form e chapter in thot division. xX By 10/14/68 each division must subait ccnerete suggestions as to proposed counterintelligence activity to be taken egainst the DIP in its particuler division as well as suggestions as to what action can be taken against the BIT on a national level. In keeping with Bureau policy no action should be taken on these proposals withovt prior Pireau authority. Ww In line with the above, consideration shovld be F riven as to how factionalis:: can be created between local eaders es well as netional leaders and how BEF orpanizational ‘ &fforts can be neutralized. Give consideration to actions which Fill creote suspicion cnong the lecders with respect to their 1968 OCT 2 - Albany 2 - Nevark , 2 ~ Atlanta See. Stet + Baltinore 2 = Boston 4 2 - chicago 2 - Portland : 9g 52 - Denver 2 - Sacranento Si 2 - St. Louis 14% 2 - San Diego 2 - Seattle 2 - Wro SEE NOTE PAGE TWO yf- @ letter to SAC, San Franetsco RE? COUNERINTELLIGHICE PROGRAM - CK NATIONALIST + HAZE GROUPS. { CIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTHER PARTY) finonetel sources, suspteton concerting their renpetive spouncs, suspicion ag to who rey be cooperating with lev enforcement end suspicion es to who may be attanpting to gain complete control of the organizetion for hia own private better- ment. In addition, consideration should be given to the best method of exploiting foretpn visite BPP members heve made aa well as the bont method cf crecting oppesttion to thts party on the part of the majority of the reridents of ty: phatto, erces, This matter must be given continued attention and your imagination end resourcefulness must be eaployed An order for the Bureau to be successful in this nest seriove matter. NOTE: See memorandum G. C. Moore to Ir. W. C. Sullivan captioned as above, dated 9/27/68 prepared by JGD:rum,UNITED STATES CO@:NMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) 10/10/68 SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (157-601)(P) 6 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE TROGPAM BLACK NATIONALIST = HATE GROUPS 1 PACIAL INTCLEIGLIICE ao ( (BLACK PANTHER. PARTY) FeBulet, 9/30/68. The followinr comments are offered by this O%fice. Jactionalism between leaders of the EN ise re poscibility, arising from personal jealousies and differences Pee ccknrounds Primarily this would seem to be on a regional Piste, where BPP leaders fron the Last see no profit in taking pesarg trom provincial leaders like LOBBY SEALL and ELDRIDGE CLrAVER. ference jg nade to Hew York letter, 9/24/68, in which disclosed Last Coavt dissatis- fection will, dest Coast Jeadership and alse disclosed that some Black Panthers in Brcoklyn suggestec ELprie LEAY some ots In this connection, Hex York comments are requested concerning the possibility of having a *prother" from Brocklyn fi seoremousty warh ELDRIDSE CLEAVER that the brethren in Hew York, are planning, to eliminate hin. / of embarrass- re possible source: OE bofonse Fund of the a check for isco, be advised It is suprested that IRS, San Tranci of the activity in this aveunt to'determing 51 911 taroble ef = Bureau (RH) 5B ' : ‘ yds = Mew York (Info.) (Rt) yom - oot = San Francisco ce BN : : C1 = 157-1204 - BPP) ; we wACrsf eee : cje-- @) : Te : pact if: SECT! Bay U.S. Savings Bonds Regolarly on the Payroll Savings Plan ff@e.~ SF fis7-601 WAR: sf - indome is being reported by the recipients. That the BFP is sensitive tc uneuthorized use of “Defense lund" monies was rcen by the RFF gress conference called in Aurust, 1968,"to refute charges "Defense Fund” dollars were used to pay for a trip to Mexico for three BPP functionaries. - L Tung! nection It is suggested that rermiesion be pranted to discuss this matter with Alameda County Distrj torney IEAINK COAKLEY to ascertain if the State can Pnd EP leaders to Say where the money from the Defelise fund is being dispersed and provide an accounting of same. Jt is believed that above suppested actions possess merit. fet out below are situations where this otice is elert to possibilities, but lacks gufticient basic details to initiate action at this time, 1, Suspicion between spouses. whe principal interest here is between I!DPIDG! and KATHLEEN CLEAVER. KATHLDEN anoears to have a genuine feeling fer LLDPIDCL and if it could be shown, he was interested in another female, a split right ensue. “There have Leen indications of "spats" between the two, but nothing definite as to the cause is know, Sources in the UIP have said that discussion of such matters around Fanther louse is forbidden, Instances of zealous Panthers trvine to ask embarrassing questions have Leen reported. The result has been an instruction to "mind your ovn business". the inner hierarchy does not open to discussion personal relation~ ships between the leaders. These particular matters had te do with Black leaders havine white wives. x. It ig realized that the Party is awake to the possi bifity of “police epics" in their midst, To date they do not, segm to. be excessively worried about this, and continue to