2
THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
White Right Wing
Republicans Attack
New Black Panthers
The House Judiciary
Committee recently reject-
ed a 15-14 vote for a Res-
olution of Inquiry against
members of the New Black
Panther Party. Not because
of political alliances, but
because the matter was al-
ready decided in court.
In the November
election of 2008, the atmo-
sphere was heated. White
racist were threatening to
kill black men and women
if then Senator Obama won,
“America’s golden prize.”
Mr. Obama received numer-
ous threats against his life
for being a black man who
dared to aspire to the nation’s
highest office, President of
the United States of Amer-
ica. It is no surprise then
that he is the only president
(and his family) to receive
the most death threats – hun-
dreds daily. Senator John
McCain and members of the
Republican Party resorted
‘Red-Neck Republicans’ Out to Get Them,
New Black Panther Leader Says
“Shabazz Blasts Back”
By Ryan J. Reynolds
New Black Panther
Party president Malik Zulu
Shabazz hasn’t said much
publicly about the Obama
Justice Department’s dismiss-
to ploys of all types using
notable names such as “Joe
the Plummer” in an effort
to stifle the rising popular-
ity of the virtually unknown
Senator Barack H. Obama.
The Philadelphia poll-
ing place is not invincible
to white racism or attacks
on black life, therefore, the
Philadelphia chapter of the
New Black Panther Party
had to respond. When the
lives of our children, babies,
al last May of voter intimida-
tion charges against his black
power group, a decision that
sparked conservative pro-
tests. But last week in a pod-
cast interview, Shabazz let
loose – with a racially tinged
rant against the Republicans
he said are trying to turn the
issue into campaign ads for
this fall’s midterm elections.
“These white right-
wing, red-faced, red-neck
Republicans are attack-
ing the hell out of the New
Black Panther Party, and
we’re organizing now to
fight back,” Shabazz told
the podcast host, a man who
calls himself “Brother Gary,”
who hosts a show called
mothers, fathers, grand-
mothers, and grandfathers
are at stake, it is our duty to
respond. The Black Panther
Party became the viable vehi-
cle for voter protection orig-
inally defending the rights
of black people’s right to
vote in Alabama’s, Lowndes
County district. Stokley
Carmichael and black peo-
ple in Lowndes County or-
ganized movements armed
and ready to die defend-
Conscious Chats on Blogtalk
Radio. Shabazz singled out
GOP Reps.  Frank Wolf (Va.)
and  Lamar Smith (Texas) -
two critics on the House Ju-
diciary Committee, along
with “Old  Uncle Tom  Mi-
chael Steele, the black Ne-
gro who heads the Repub-
lican National Committee.”
“We are gearing up
for a showdown with this
cracker,” Shabazz said, al-
though it wasn’t clear to
whom he was referring. “If
he keeps talking, were go-
ing to Capitol Hill; we’re just
gearing up right now.” At
issue is an incident at a ma-
jority-black polling place in
Philadelphia in November
ing the rights of blacks ex-
ercising their right to vote.
The party line vote
sought by Rep. Frank R.
Wolf and Rep. Lamar Smith,
ranking Republicans on the
House Judiciary Commit-
tee, is an insane course of
action. Judiciary Commit-
tee Chairman John Cony-
ers Jr. of Michigan voted the
resolution “unfavorably” out
of committee, calling the
Philadelphia polling disrup-
tion an “isolated incident.”
The resolution was sent to
the House floor weighing
the facts against the ha-
tred determined to provide
balance to the onslaught.
Rep. Wolf wrote
seven letters over seven
months seeking informa-
tion on the case. Each time
he wrote, the Department
of Justice responded ac-
cording to standard policy.
Continued on page 31
2008, where two members
of the anti-white and anti-
Semitic fringe group stood
in military-style garb, one of
them carrying a night stick.
One of the members
of the party in Philadelphia,
he added, “just happened to
be a little too black or too
strong,” and “made a mis-
take” by bringing a weapon
to the polls. “They are beat-
ing these war drums – it’s
constantly on the front page
of the Washington Times [...]
and I’m expecting some ads
with the New Black Panther
Party for midterm elections
in 2010,” Shabazz said.

US Department of Justice
Panthers, Republicans
EMROILED in Major Fight
Timeline of Phony Voter Intimidation Charges
By Chawn Kweli
The year 2009 for the New Black
Panther Party was very “eventful,” to
say the least. During 2009, the name
of the New Black Panther Party was
brought up in major newspapers and
media outlets more times than any
in recent memory. The Washington
Times specifically launched a smear
campaign against the New Black
Panther Party and the Washington
based Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz.
The deeper question in all of this is
why? In a lawsuit filed in federal court
in Philadelphia, the suit alleged that
two men wearing NBPP uniforms:
Samir Shabazz and Jerry Jackson, an
elected member of the Philadelphia
Democratic Committee and a creden-
tialed poll watcher, intimidated vot-
ers on November 4, 2008 by staning
outside a polling place, with Samir
Shabazz holding a police style baton.
New Black Panther National
Chairman Dr. Malik Zulu Shabazz
was also named but not present dur-
ing the alleged incident. Dr. Shabazz
is a well respected attorney who has
fought many high profile cases. Ac-
cording to informtion obtained by Dr.
Shabazz, there were earlier reports of
men in Nazi style uniforms seen at the
polling place. Dr. Shabazz explained
the presence of the BPP men by re-
minding the media of the racist threats
being spewed at then Presidential can-
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didate Barack Obama, as well as black
men and women across the country.
Philadelphia’s Mayor Michael
Nutter also hushed the propaganda in
a statement saying “No one has been
denied the vote… this is the Unit-
ed States of America and unless [the
men standing outside] break the law
or do anything, they have the right to
stand out there. We don’t need any-
one trying to trump up anything or
generate any kind of excitement,”
Mayor Nutter stated to reporters.
Unfortunately for those involved,
that’s just what happened. Atty. Ma-
lik Zulu Shabazz, Mr. Samir Shabazz
and Mr. Jerry Jackson’s names were
dragged through the mud. According
to Michelle Malkin, ultimately the vot-
er intimidation suit as written by Pub-
lic Affairs Spokesman Alejandro Miyar
was dropped against Mr. Samir Shaba-
zz, Mr. Jerry Jackson and Atty. Malik
Zulu Shabazz “after careful review.”
In a statement to the Associated
Press, Atty. Malik Zulu Shabazz said,
“The U.S. Justice Department made
the right call in dismissing a voter in-
timidation lawsuit against the New
Black Panther Party and recent ques-
tions about that ruling are a political
witch hunt to discredit Attorney Gen-
eral Eric Holder.” Atty. Shabazz also
stated, “No insider influence played
a role. The Panthers “were not active
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campaigners (for Obama) and he owes
us no favors.” Behind this unceremo-
niously veteran Civil Rights Defense
Attorney Christopher Coates lost his
position as Chief of the Voting Sec-
tion, and transferred to the U.S. attor-
ney’s office in South Carolina accord-
ing to the website www.mainjustice.
com, which reported no official an-
nouncement of the personnel change.
In the final days of the George
W. Bush administration, Coates signed
off on the controversial voter intimi-
dation complaint against the New
Black Panther Party and three of its
members. The dismissal resulted in
outrage by some of the Republican
members of Congress, and a formal
investigation by the U.S. Commission
on Civil Rights, which subpoenaed
Mr. Coates and J. Christian Adams
(the lead attorney in the case), to tes-
tify why the complaint was dismissed.
Joseph H. Hunt, director of the
Justice Department’s Federal Programs
Branch, ordered the lawyers’ silence
in a formal letter to the attorney for J.
Christian Adams, the lead attorney for
the department in the alleged voter in-
timidation case. Justice Department
Civil Rights Division chief Thomas E.
Perez, a Maryland lawyer who served
as Maryland’s labor secretary, was ac-
cused by Rep. Steve King of Iowa a
Republican, of not being “truthful”
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while under oath, to such an extent that
“There are people who have gone to jail
for such a level of purported dishonesty.”
A fair question to Mr. King is, “Do you not
understand the maximum penalty was
sought in the alleged intimidation case?”
Frank Rudolph Wolf recently took
the lead in the charge for a re-opening
of the alleged voter intimidation case.
Representative Wolf, serving since
1981, is a Republican member of the
United States House of Representatives
from Virginia’s 10th Congressional Dis
T H E LY N C H M O B : W O L F, S M I T H , A D A M S , & B E C K E R O U T T O G E T T H E P A N T H E R S
trict, and is the most senior of
Virginia’s eleven Congressmen. both verbally and physically last year.
Rep. Wolf has been called in
some circles, a war-monger, a man
who puts politics ahead of justice and
a liar who promotes torture. The Lees-
burg Tomorrow blog wrote “He comes
across as a kindly grandfather, and is
always around for a photo op with
babies and hardworking families. Of
course, that did not prevent him from
enabling the Bush administration’s as-
sault on the middle class for eight years.”
Rep. Frank Wolf accused Attor-
ney General Eric Holder of ignoring
his requests for an explanation why the
Justice Department dismissed charges
Uncle Tom Michael Steele
RNC Chairman, Disses NBPP
of voter intimidation. Rep. Frank Wolf,
in a recent opening address pressed
for the Department of Justice, pursued
a comical course saying, “I rise today
to introduce a Resolution of Inquiry
directing the attorney general to trans-
mit to the House all information relat-
ing to the decision to dismiss an im-
portant voter intimidation case, United
States v. New Black Panther Party.” The
case sought to enforce Voting Rights
Act statutes against members of the
New Black Panther Party, alleging
they threatened Philadelphia voters,
This case was inexplicably dis-
missed earlier this year over the ar-
dent objections of the career attorneys
overseeing the case as well as the de-
partment’s own appeal office. It is un-
fortunate that Congress must resort to
oversight resolutions as a means to re-
ceive information about the dismissal
of this case, but the Congress and the
American people have a right to know
why this case was not prosecuted.
As ranking Republican mem-
ber of the House Commerce-Justice-
Science Appropriations Subcommit-
tee that funds the Justice Department,
In his new book en-
titled, “Right Now”
Uncle Tom Michael
Steel Bootlicks and
Buckdances to please
the White Man by
Attacking the New
Black Panther Party on
Page 5 and 64 as part
of his war against the
Obama Administra-
tion.
I take oversight of the department
very seriously. I also strongly support
voting rights protections. In 1981,
I was the only member - Republican
or Democrat - of the Virginia delega-
tion in the House to vote for the Voting
Rights Act, and was harshly criticized
by the editorial page of the Richmond
Times Dispatch. When I supported its
reauthorization in 2006, I was criti-
cized again by the editorial pages.
Time and again over the last year,
the department has stonewalled any ef-
fort to learn about the decision to dis-
miss this case. I have written Attorney
General Holder on six occasions ask-
ing for an explanation for the dismissal
of this case. To date, I have received no
response from him. I wrote the DOJ
inspector general to request a review
of this decision. He deferred to the
Office of Professional Responsibility –
which reports directly to the attorney
general. I have written the Office of
Professional Responsibility seeking in-
formation on its investigation, and the
Office refused to share any information.
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THE HYPOCRISY OF BUSH
By Chawn Kweli
The Famous quote by entertainer
Kanye West drew criticism during the
aftermath of Katrina. His statements
may have been unfavorable, but cer-
tainly worthy of further exploration.
The George W. Bush Administration
authorized and promoted the illegal
use of torture on captives of the wars
in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The New
York Times detailed solid evidence that
approval for torture came from top
Bush/Cheney Administration officials
stating, “A prosecutor should be ap-
pointed to consider criminal charges
against top officials in the Pentagon and
others involved in planning the abuse.”
We look to the courts to enforce civil
rights but find nothing is right about it.
The Civil Rights Division of the
Department of Justice was created in
1957 by President Eisenhower. While
the Bush Administration was in of-
Wolf chases panthers
Reprentative Frank Wolf
( R - VA ) , 2 L E G G E D D O G
CONGRESSMAN
By THE WASHINGTON TIMES
March 09, 2010
Give credit for honorable per-
sistence to Northern Virginia’s veteran
Republican congressman, Frank Wolf,
and to Texas Republican Rep. Lamar
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& The United Snakes
Justice Department
fice, enforcement of civil rights laws
was null. The Bush Administration
filed virtually no cases under section
2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
When the Administration did, it was
against black people. The Bush Ad-
ministration failed to enforce voting
rights or equal employment rights.
How can the Bush administra-
tion have the nerve to file “voter intimi-
dation” charges against the New Black
Panther Party? Katrina is a shining ex-
ample of the type of neglect offered to
innocent black life throughout the Bush
Presidency. The government’s lack of
response to Katrina and the impact on
black life in New Orleans has not been
adequately discussed. This reminds me
of Reverend Al Sharpton’s remarks to a
crowd in Atlanta during the Bush era,
“We feel that the federal government
has failed to intervene in the cases of
hate crimes - swastikas and nooses,
and since the federal government won’t
Smith. For good reason, they refuse to
let the Justice Department bury ques-
tions about a voter-intimidation case
against the New Black Panther Party.
The case involves two Black Panthers
who stood outside a Philadelphia poll-
ing place in November 2008 while
wearing paramilitary garb and using
racial epithets, while one of them bran-
dished a nightstick. The Obama Justice
Department dropped three out of four
charges in the case last May after the
cases, in effect, had already been won.
At every turn, the Justice Department
has stonewalled the two lawmakers
and others wanting an explanation for
the dismissal. Since September, the
department’s Office of Professional
Responsibility (OPR) supposedly has
been conducting an investigation into
why the charges were dropped. To out-
side observers, that “investigation” has
seemed lethargic at best. Meanwhile,
OPR chief Mary Patrice Brown report-
edly is on the verge of an Obama nomi-
nation for a federal judgeship, for which
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come to the people, we’re going to bring
the people to the federal government.”
In view of the facts, Kanye West
was not only right, but courageous.
The Obama administration, work-
ing to correct wrongs by the previous
administration, made the right call
not to collapse to right wing pres-
sure. Hatred of our organizational
politics and efforts does not give any
entity the right to press false charges.
she is being vetted by some of the same
people who presumably would be
questioned in the Black Panther probe.
OPR also came under fire two weeks
ago when the department’s senior ca-
reer officer, David Margolis, overruled
the office and criticized its shoddy
work on its review of the conduct
of two George W. Bush-era lawyers
who wrote memos on enhanced in-
terrogation of suspected terrorists.
In light of OPR’s own apparent or poten-
tial politicization, Mr. Wolf asked the
Justice Department’s inspector general,
Glenn A. Fine, to conduct his own in-
quiry into the mishandling of the Black
Panther case. In early February, Mr.
Fine declined, saying such an investi-
gation is out of the scope of his respon-
sibilities although, he added, he had
long told Congress that such questions
should indeed be within his purview.
Enter Mr. Wolf again, this time
joined by Mr. Smith. On March 2, they
sent another letter to Mr. Fine, urging
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New Black Panther Party
Bold And Strong
After 20 Years
Cinncinatti 2001
By Chawn Kweli
December4th-6th was
one not to miss. It represent-
ed a historic summit marking
20 years of struggle for the
hearts and minds of our peo-
ple by the New Black Panther
Party throughout the burn-
ing hells of North America
and for Africans worldwide.
Having roots in the city of
Dallas, Texas the New Black
Panther Party went home to
its founding state to remem-
ber those who sacrificed so
much to keep the legacy of
the Black Panther Party alive
and well in the 21st century.
Hosted by Sister Crys-
tal Muhammad who serves
as Regional Representative
for the Southwest Region of
the New Black Panther Party,
the stage was set for one of
the most historical events in
recent Panther history. Crys-
tal Muhammad diligently or-
ganized and hosted attend-
ees to ensure a successful
convention. Ms. Muham-
mad and members of the
Dallas Chapter had a full
house hosting chapters from
as far away as New York,
New Jersey, Kentucky, Geor-
gia and Virginia.
During the three day
convention, original found-
ing member David Fore-
man led a large Panther
caravan throughout the city
of Dallas, TX to historical
landmarks, such as the first
meeting place of the New
Black Panther Party, as well
as the street where the foun-
ing members did their first “
Thug and Drug “ Patrols.
According to David
Foreman, who serves as Na-
tional Minister of Defense
for the New Black Panther
Party, “The thug and drug
patrols began because chil-
dren were unable to play
outside due to the presence
of drug dealers, who were
openly visible to the entire
community.” The Party be-
gan conducting armed pa-
trols securing the territories
of black Neighborhoods in-
fested with U.S. introduced
crack cocaine, heroin and
other forms of chemical and
biological warfare aimed at
our people.
The unity theme of the
convention, “working out
demonstrated by the
members of the New
Black Panther Party for
the members of the
original Black Panther
Party during the three
day event, was quite
the contrary.
Attorney Malik Zulu
Million Youth March, NY 1999 Shabazz, National
Chairman of the New
Black Panther Party,
put that debate to rest
during his keynote ad-
dress stating “How is
it that we are in error?
Could it be that our
critics have been mis-
taken? Could we be
the reformers under
Osiris X (TX) & Hannibal Rushadeen our father Khallid Ab-
(NY) at 2009 Summit
dul Muhammad?”
differences” first with self, The New Black Pan-
our families and the entire ther Party has been the sub-
black Community at large, ject of much debate on the
created an electric atmo- legitimacy of “rightful heirs”
sphere amidst the highly an- to the Legacy of the original
ticipated reunion with alleg- Black Panther Party for Self
edly warring and quarreling Defense. While The New
factions of the original Black Black Panther Party contin-
Panther Party and the New ues to receive much criticism
Black Panther Party. from the media for well over
20 years,
b e i n g
called an-
ti-Semit-
ic, bigots
and rac-
ist, their
efforts to
assist with
the Disas-
ter of Hur-
ricane Ka-
trina were
totally ig-
Min. Zayid Muhammd on fire and nored by
organizing in Newark, NJ, 2009 mainstream media.
T h e Coming off the
split portrayed by main- heels of the Black Power
stream media is one of “ir- Convention and the Black
reconcilable differences,”
but the love shown and Continued on page 31
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20 Years of Struggle on
THE FRONTLINES
The New Black Pan- er Mike Mgee had also lit a
ther Party and its leadership fire in Milwaukee by form-
has been much misunder- ing the Black Panther Militia
stood and maligned since and threatening violence is
they stormed into Jasper, the city did not meet cer-
Texas in 1998. The New tain demand in helping the
Panthers alliance with the poor Black residents. 1989
popular and fiery Minister Dr. Khallid Muhammad be-
Khallid Muhammad began gan his alliance with, and
in 1994, following an as- mentoring of the Howard
sassination attempt on Mu- University Student Revolu-
hammad’s life. Dr. Khallid tionary Malik Zulu Shabazz,
Muhammad had ran into the current NBPP National
controversy as a right hand Chairman.
man and spokesman for Na- In the Summer of 1998,
tion of Islam leader Louis The New Black Panther Par- Shame on Jamestown, 2007
Farrakhan. ty stormed into Jasper Texas
As the New Black Pan- twice to demonstrate and
Najee Mahammad, Hashim had even sued the party in
ther Party openly embraced take a stand for self-defense
Nzinga and other young the early 1990’s.
in the wake of the
leaders to lay the National In a shocking turn
lynching and behead-
Foundation. Dr. Khallid of events on February 17,
ing of James Byrd.
tapped his mentee and long 2001, Dr. Khallid passed
The Panther militant
time defender and Million from amongst us from seri-
strategy, aided by
ous medical in-
the military prow-
juries or even
ess of David Fore- “There has been no organization more
suspected neg-
man and Robert ‘war’ active on the frontlines in the last 12 years,
ligence or foul
Williams, marked a than the mighty New Black Panther Party.”
play. The entire
clear departure from
controversy and
Civil Rights leaders
Youth March organizer, At- the weight and stress of his
at Byrd’s funeral who
torney Malik Zulu Shabazz mission was turned over to
called for peace and
to be his National Spokes- his student and confidant,
nonviolence. Khal-
Lynching of James Byrd, Jr., TX, 1998 man and Minister of Justice. Attorney Malik Zulu Shaba-
lid Muhammad was
In his tenure as the NBPP zz and the other Panther
Muhammad’s radical teach- named the National Chair-
leader, Dr. Khallid Muham- leaders who remained loyal
ings and activism, the mar- man in 1998. Muhammad’s
mad crisscrossed the coun- to his cause. In 2001 Attor-
riage between them quickly national following and Mil-
try, preaching a militant doc- ney Shabazz as the National
bore fruit. Armed demonstra- lion Youth March recruited
trine of self determination Chairman began a period of
tions dealing with The Texas young leaders into the New
and self defense. The former leadership that marked great
Church Burnings marked Black Panther Party all over
NOI Supreme Captain was advances and maneuvers for
a coming to a birth of into the country. The New Black
a relentless organizer. At a the New Black Panther Party.
national attention by the up- Panther Party spread from
Panther national summit in
start radical outfit. two cities to over twenty-five ( PART 2 NEXT ISSUE)
October, 2000, he stormed
The New Black Pan- (25) cities during the dynam-
the Israeli Em-
ther Party started small in ic times of Muhammad’s
bassy in Wash-
1989, which was not so co- ‘;chairmanship. The Harlem
ington with over
incidentally the year of the Million Youth March of 1998
90 New Black
passing of the Honorable ended in a brawl with po-
Panthers. As the
Huey P. Newton- founder lice and Muhammad’s forc-
influence grew,
of the BPP from Oakland. es and 17 cops were sent to
Dr. Khallid and
Co- founders David Fore- the hospital in a major me-
the New Panthers
man and Aaron Michaels lee. In 1999-2000 Khallid
took intense criti-
began in Dallas, Texas and Muhammad tapped Divine
cism from Bobby
began by combating drugs Allah, Malikah Muhammad,
Seale and some
in the Black Community and Minister Zayid Muhammad,
Original Panther
abuse of power by school Minister Malik Shabazz
members who
board officials. Command- (Detroit), Hiriam Ashantee, Duke University, 2006
8 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
The Haitian
The Words of Suffering
An Insider Look into the REAL situation in Haiti
By, Khadijah J. Shakur RN
New York Chapter, Chief of Staff
The City of Port Au Prince itself
is overcrowded. There was no electric-
ity in certain parts of the capital. Not
every building was affected by the
earthquake. There would be heaps of
odorous garbage on the street. next to
the rubble and there were sisers selling
vegetables and other items. At night we
would see piles of garbage on fire in the
streets. There was a Nursing School in
the gated area not far from the Internal
Medicine building where Neferti and I
worked 12-13 hours a night for7 nights.
After climbing up the rubble as far as I
could safely go, to try to look inside I
could smell the stench of death in that
building; a brother from the 101st Air-
borne told us the best angle to see and
to smell.
There was a wide
range of of patients we
took care of ; ages ranged
from 23 to 90. They had
swollen stomachs and
were thin; had TB, HIV,
malaria, diabetes, and
stage 3 bedsores with
maggots; you name it,
our people had it (there
seems to be maggot in-
festation of patients). I
saw the spirit of Pan Af-
ricanism in the patients
family membersand one
particular night stands out. Nef and I
started cleaning a patient, which his
son helped us to do, but not only did
he help us clean his father, he helped
us clean most of the patients. After-
wards, two brothers of a man that I had
INTERNATIONAL
CRISIS:
cared for also pitched in and helped us
got in from night duty she was there,
clean the rest of the patients. I was so
I think she must have taken the day off
grateful for their help, I said to them
or was going in late. She showed us a
“thank you so much for your help” picture that she had taken on her digi-
One of the brothers said in Eng-
tal camera of someone’s hand that had
lish back to me, “no, thank you” I al-
an open sore with maggots, both of us
most started crying but I did not. For
broke down and started crying. There
some of the patients who had family were mornings when I got off work that
members sleeping on the floor under I was so physically and emotionally ex-
or next to hausted, eyes burning from fa-
their beds we tigue and dust, and right across
got them up the street from us I’d look at
and had them the determined resilience of
clean their my people; selling their wares,
loved ones cooking and trying to rebuild,
which helped and I found myself looking to
us out a lot. them for strength.
Bro Zayid ad- February 12th the 1 month
vised me to anniversary of the quake, there
journal my was church services, singing
experiences worshiping and praising , not
which I did just that day, but all week-
most of the end. The Island was closed
days I was for 3 days, businesses were
there in Haiti, closed…I saw sistahs wearing
it was an emo- white with bible in hand going
tional release to church with their families
for me along stepping over piles of rubble
with crying to get there. When I went in
now and then to work those last 3 nights pa-
of course not tients had their radios tuned
in to the church services
throughout the island.
There is a RN sister we met
in Haiti she rode with us into
Santo Doming on our way
black to the US we had dinner
at a friend of hers just before
they drove us to the airport.
Donne has an orphanage and
school. we need people to
adopt and raise our babies.
Any black people interested
in adopting call or email Don-
ne Sylvanie Joseph her email
is frisvany@yahoo.fr she is
in public in front of the patients. bilingual,and has the soul and smile of
We met another RN from Miami an angel her number is 509 3673 3032
who worked days (12 hour shifts),and (yes, that’s how you dial the number)
she stayed in the same compound we or call 509 3493-3134.
were staying, in Croix de Bouquet.
One morning when me and Neferti Continued on page 32
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How much do we really know?

Fidel Castro Speaks Out on Haiti
January 14, 2010 – have been the case if the earthquake ery, expelling the colonial powers of
By Kiilu Nyasha victims were European? Britain, Spain and France.  In fact,
  Haitians won their war of indepen-
I cannot remain silent in the face Blame the victims
dence against Napoleon’s crack troops
of so much racism and disinformation in 1804, and were celebrating their bi-
Ignored by most commentators is the
streaming over the mainstream media centennial when the U.S. kidnapped
truth of Haiti’s historic and ongoing
regarding the ongoing Haitian tragedy.  and exiled (for the second time) their
poverty-in classic “blame the victim”
This 7.0 major earthquake of popular President Jean-Bertrand Aris-
coverage.  E.g., it’s not mentioned that
January 12 and its aftershocks have tide who won two landslide victories
Haitians fought their way out of slav-
left in its wake a state of emergency in internationally monitored elections. 
unlike any of us has witnessed in our The majority of Haitians have demand-
lifetime - just 700 miles from our East ed his return ever since.
coast shores.   Mainstream reporters describe
Upwards of 50 thousand people this U.S.-backed coup as Aristide be-
are already counted as deceased, and ing ousted by rebels, implying his
many more injured and dying for lack own people ran him out of the coun-
of basic medical care. Estimates are try. They talk about Haitians living on
reaching a possible 100,000 deaths, a dollar a day but fail to mention that
not to mention the devastating destruc- part of the reason Aristide was attacked
tion of homes and buildings, including involved his attempt to double the
the Presidential Palace.   minimum wage to about $2.50 a day;
Time is of the essence, yet the or that American factories exploit Hai-
international response has been pain- tian workers in underpaid, overworked
fully, tragically slow.  Would this pace sweatshops.
of rescue - where every minute counts
in digging people out of the wreckage Continued on page 32

Why Red Tape and No Medical Tape?

By David X major and minor disasters, especially
when it concerns black people.
Haiti is in desperate need of It is reported that more than 400 mili-
food, water, shelter and medical sup- tary personnel are in Haiti now, sup-
plies. Government officials, mainly posedly helping with the aid effort.
United States bureaucratic agencies, More than a total of 5,000 military
are dictating the who, what where, personnel, (3,000 soldiers and 2,200
when and how to handle the Haitian marines) are expected to be assigned
people’s tragic catastrophe. There are there indefinitely. Why?
many unanswered questions as to why Black folks need a Black United
this catastrophic earthquake even hap- Emergency Response Team, A Black
reminisce of similarities with the vic-
pened. Haitians are wondering why Cross, or maybe a United Black Way
tims of hurricane Katrina. If the disas-
help is moving at a snails pace. organization to come to the aid of peo-
ter in New Orleans taught us anything,
ple of color, (Hue-man beings). And
then we too should take a closer look
Why are much needed medical, if black/latino so-called celebrities and
at the devastation in Haiti. How do
food, and personal supplies having dif- the black well to do rich elite donated
we as black people make sure needed
ficulty making its way into Haiti, while at least one million dollars each, black
funds and supplies are allocated and
the military manages to deploy many folks would have enough to start self
distributed to the people and families
troops, heavy equipment, arms and help emergency relief funds for food,
in need in Haiti? The U.N., Red Cross,
ammunition all throughout Haiti with clothing, shelter, medical supplies and
F.E.M.A., United Way and other so
no logistics problem? man-power needed for any natural or
called main stream help groups have
This should have us to ponder and any not-so natural disasters.
proven to be untrustworthy in times of
10 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER

A Revolutionary History of Haiti

soldiers, as he was a gifted leader and
military strategist and used discipline
for his troops. Toussaint negotiated
with General Laveaux and changed his
position in May 1794.
He fought against the Spanish
Empire and delivered the North to the
French Republic. He fought against the
British as well. Bell (2007) affirms thatT
oussaint controlled most of two prov-
inces. His two lieutenants Jean-Jacques
Dessalines and Henry Christophe were
extremely effective. Toussaint’s success
drove Andre Rigaud, a man of color
who was leading forces in the south-
west, to renew his attacks where free
By Chawn Kweli
in to Toussaint L'Ouverture, giving the
island to his army. He initiated the
abolition of slavery in Santo Domingo
and made a new constitution which
named him governor for the rest of his
life. Toussaint L'Ouverture played the
strong role in the first real attempt by
one in bondage; to get free in the hells
of North America.
At the confrontation of the French
Revolution, the colony known then as
St. Domingue, provided two-thirds of
France's overseas trade, operated ap-
proximately one thousand ships, and
was captained by fifteen thousand
French sailors. It became the richest of

First given the name Haiti (Ayiti)

by the Arawak and Caraibe Haitians In-
dians, the word Haiti means, “Land of
mountain.” It was a country governed
by five well organized kingdoms, the
Magua, the Marien, the Xaragua, and
the Higuey. Haiti was self sufficient
and its population lived in perfect har-
mony, peace and contentment with the
land before Christopher Columbus’ ar-
rival in 1492. His presence wielded
colonial powers, opening a wound for
the Spanish, the French and the English
to wrestle for the rule of Haiti.
The original Haitians were be-
lieved to be in an upwards of 1 million
before Columbus’ occupation. After
his arrival, the original Haitians died
by the thousands and were enslaved.
By 1697, the Spanish recognized the
French's control of the western third
of the island, and named it Saint
Domingue. The smallest accounts of
the Haitian Revolution are that the
slaves rebelled in 1791.
By 1803, the whites were driven
from Haiti. In the words of the Wu-Tang
Clan, “Can it all be so simple?'' Several
Revolutions were being fought on sev-
eral fronts. The key figures in the rise of
the oppressed in Haiti were Toussaint
L'Ouverture, whose name meant "the
awakening of all saints," or "all souls
rising." According to Bell (2007), he
was born on the Bréda plantation of Touissant L’Ouveture Jean Jacques Dessalines
Bayon de Libertat, near Cap Francais.
When freed at age 33, he mar- people of color were concentrated the European nations. It was a fertile
ried a woman named Suzanne. He was in Port au Prince. Rigaud controlled slave market for the European and was
a high degree of the Masonic Lodge a force of officers of color and black a financial booster for the French econ-
of Saint-Domingue. By early 1794 troops who controlled the South. He omy because St. Domingue thrived off
Toussaint L'Ouverture was organiz- was also successful in leading his troops of slave labor.
ing 4,000,000 blacks into a band of (to gain the withdrawal of 10,000 Brit- Continued on page, 31
ish soldiers). By 1801, the Spanish gave
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Gambia Recognizes NBPP, Dr. Shabazz for
Solidarity during their 45th Anniversary
Dear New Black Panther We can say at this
Members and Black Com- point that if any person is
munity Members in General, qualified they can go to
work or live in Africa due to
Enclosed is an exerpt from our International Efforts
an article by the Gambian
Press in which our National Nat. Chief of Staff Hashim
Chairman Dr. Malik Zulu Nzinga
Shabazz was one of the cho-
sen few leaders that was rec- Letter to the Gambian Presi-
ognized for standing with dent acknowledged by Press
the Gambian President and More World leaders, others
our Gambian brothers and felicitate President Jammeh
sisters on their 45th anni- Africa
versary. Many Africans who
were enslaved came from The Gambian leader His
the Gambia. Thanks to our Excellency Sheikh Profes-
international Ambassador sor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh His Excellency Shikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh
Brother Hughie Rose who is continues to receive more
always in the Gambia, the felicitation from world lead- Republic of Cuba, HE Mo- niversary celebration and
New Black Panther Party is ers, diplomats and individu- hamed Ould Abdel Aziz, national day of your coun-
being offered international als on the occasion of the president of the Islamic Re- try, I seize this opportunity
recognition and land and countrys 45th Independence public of Mauritania and to congratulate Your Excel-
trade with our Gambian Anniversary celebrations. HE Paul Biya, president of lency, government and the
brothers and sisters. The latest messages the Republic of Cameroon people of the Republic of
We are working on came from HE Mahmoud among other diplomats and The Gambia on this historic
getting The Gambian Presi- Ahmadineejad, president prominent personalities. event.
dent Jammeh and the Hon. of the Islamic Republic of I am confident that
Robert Mugabe on by satel- Iran, HE Raul Castro Ruz, The messages read: [exerpt] under Your Excellencys wise
lite during our Black Power president of the Councils of On the auspicious occasion and dynamic leadership,
Convention. State and of Ministers of the of 45th Independence An- the gain registered with the
framework of our warm and
AMB Hughie Rose Raising The Gambia; our constructive bilateral
relations over the years will
the Fastest Growing NBPP Chapter be further enhanced for the
mutual benefit of our two
countries and peoples.
Whilst wishing Your
NBPP International Ambassador Excellency continued per-
and U.K. Chairman Hughie Rose sonal well-being and good
is doing a marvelous job. He has health, as well as peace,
spearheaded the growth and devel- progress and happiness for
opment of the NBPP’s fastest grow- the brotherly people of the
ing Chapter in the Gambia. In addi- Republic of The Gambia,
please accept Your Excel-
tion Brother Hughie has established lency and dear brother the
official diplomatic ties between the assurances of my highest
New Black Panther Party Leader, consideration and fraternal
Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz, and esteem.
several international heads of state.
The NBPP International Ministry Mahmoud Ahmadi Neejad
and the Pan African influence of the President of the Islamic
Republic of Iran
NBPP is growing daily due to the
strong works of this well travelled, Continued on page 33
bold, young black man.
12 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
Dr. Khallid Abdul
Muhammad
What qualities did the Honorable Khallid Muhammad
possess that made him well respected, feared and loved?
When I met him in December, 1988, via my grandfather
Malik El Amin (Thomas X), I had been watching his video
tapes as a student at Howard University. I was already in
awe of him when we met; I was not let down in the least
in person. He confirmed what I believed: Khallid Abdul
Muhammad was one of the greatest Black Men of all time.
The number one reason I chose to help and later follow Dr.
Khallid was his consistency.
You could rely on Dr. Muham-
mad to stick by the principles of what
he was teaching and regardless to cir-
cumstance he delivered sound doc-
trine. He believed in the teachings
of the Most Honorable Elijah Mu-
hammad and refused to waver. As a
Law Student I grew in my allegiance
to him because he could debate and
voraciously defend the Messengers
teachings- and everything else he
was teaching-with “undeniable, ir-
refutable, facts, truth, proof and evi-
dence.” Staying true to core Black
Muslim teachings, Nationalist-Pan
Africanist Ideology and Revolution-
ary Doctrine in a time when every-
body was running for cover is what I
admired the Sword of Allah for, first
and foremost.
This is why Khallid Abdul Muham-
mad was called the “conscious of
Minister Louis Farrakhan,” by Attor-
ney Alton Maddox at the Black Holo-
caust Nationhood Conference, Octo-
ber 15, 1995.
The Black Nation relied on
Khallid to remain hard on the white
man and uncle toms. The Black Na-
tion relied on Dr. Khallid to defend
separation and self defense. The Black Nation Relied on Dr.
Khallid to teach a radical , revolutionary, spiritually based,
Black Liberation teaching and Harold X did not disappoint.
Khalld Muhammad was consistent, even when under fire
and intense pressure.
It is one thing to have a radical teaching and another
matter to maintain that teaching when under intense pres-
sure, criticism and attack. When the controversy erupted
over Dr. Khallid Muhammad’s speech at Kean College in
November 1993, he came under blistering scrutiny. Mu-
hammad came under attack from the Congress, the white
press, Black Politicians and a bevy of other forces. Dr.
Khallid had studied Minister Louis Farrakhan’s and Minis-
ter Malcolm X’s history in controversy well. Every step he
made in the first 5 months of 1994
were divine steps and charged with
valuable lessons to be learned in the
Black Nation.
Initially, after his suspension, he
tried his best to tone down his rhet-
oric without deviating from his core
principles. He was under pressure to
remain loyal and adhere to the rules
of the organization of which he had
been a member since college, the Na-
tion of Islam. After a while the spirit
of the ancestors took over and he rose
to another level of mastery by teach-
ing the classic Khallid Muhammad
teachings to the world, but he had
a team of researchers and advisers
around him that convinced him that
his teaching was both needed and de-
fendable. Witness the Destruction of
Phil Donahue in May, 1994. Dona-
hue was soon dumped by the Zionist
media masters after he was knocked
down several times and intellectually
TKO’d by Dr. Khallid Muhammad in
a debate over Muhammmad’s Kean
College speech.
The genius of Dr. Khalld has not
been properly understood. One sim-
ply cannot reduce Dr. Khallid to mere
slogans or lyrical rhymes. By God’s
grace, this series will open your eyes to one of the Greatest
Black Men of All Time.
By, Atty. Shabazz
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14 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
Fighting Racism with Solidarity
By Carlito Rovira
The wave of repres-
sion unleashed on the black
liberation movement in the
1960s and 1970s by the FBI’s
“Operation COINTELPRO,”
reached its height with a
series of murderous attacks
on the Black Panther Party.
One of the most horrendous
episodes of this onslaught
took place 40 years ago. On
Dec. 4, 1969, Black Panther
Party leaders Fred Hampton
and Mark Clark were assas-
sinated by police.
Despite a life cut short,
the young Black Panther left
behind a rich legacy of strug-
gle. A powerful speaker and
brilliant leader, Fred Hamp-
ton dedicated his brief life to
revolutionary struggle. In a
coordinated effort between
the Illinois State Attorney’s
Office, Cook County Police
Department, the Chicago Po-
lice Department and the FBI,
a heavily armed assault was
launched in the early morn-
ing hours on Fred Hampton’s
residence. With a vicious
sense of racist hatred and
no regard for human life, the
police fired their weapons at
will towards the wall sepa-
rating the hallway from the
apartment. The two revolu-
tionaries were killed.
In the days that fol-
lowed, law enforcement of-
ficials were quick to reinvent
the facts, claiming that the
occupants of the apartment
fired guns at police. Their
story never held water, as
evidence gathered from the
forensic investigation and
other inquiries pointed ex-
clusively to police savagery
in the attack.
Hampton was born in
Chicago on Aug. 30, 1948.
His parents originated from
Hayneville, La., where share-
cropping and racial injustice
ORIGINAL PANTHERS
Remembering Fred Hamptom
were common. His great-
grandparents had worked on
a plantation in that region
under the horrors of slav-
ery. Like millions of Afri-
can Americans, Hampton’s
parents left the South during
the Great Migration of the
1930s to look for a better life
and flee the constant threat
of racist terror. They settled
in Maywood, Ill., a suburb of
Chicago where they worked
at the Argo Starch Company.
An event that likely af-
fected the young Fred Hamp-
ton, much as it affected most
of Chicago’s black commu-
nity, was the 1955 gruesome
lynching of Emmett Till. The
14-year-old Till was visiting
family in Mississippi when
he was abducted and killed
for allegedly whistling at a
white woman. Till was the
son of family friends and
neighbors of the Hamptons.
Hampton was attracted to
books, and took it upon
himself to read the speeches
and writings of Marcus Gar-
vey, W.E.B. Dubois, Joan El-
bert, Martin Luther King Jr.,
Malcolm X and others. He
gained a reputation for his
knowledge of black history
and began to sense the need
for struggle.
As a student at Pro-
viso East High School, he
noticed that most of the stu-
dents who failed were black.
Hampton began to speak
out against the school ad-
ministration for not provid-
ing tutoring and remedial
programs for students. He
was also critical of the fact
that the faculty and adminis-
tration were all white when
one-fourth of the student
body was black. Hamp-
ton challenged the school’s
exclusive racist practice of
nominating only white girls
to compete for “Miss Home-
coming Queen.” He orga-
nized a protest, walk-out and
school boycott. As a result,
the following year black fe-
male students were included
in this contest.
Fred Hampton was re-
spected by white and black
students alike. The year after
he graduated from Proviso
East, a school administrator
requested his help to calm
racial tensions among stu-
dents. At Triton Junior Col-
lege, he studied law as a de-
fense against police brutality
aimed at the black commu-
nity. He joined the National
Association for the Advance-
ment of Colored People and
became the leader of its
youth council at the West
Suburban branch, galvaniz-
ing a membership of 500.
While Hampton was
in the NAACP, the Black
Panther Party was opening
chapters across the country
and becoming a prominent
force in the black liberation
struggle. Hampton began to
absorb and understand the
revolutionary content of the
Panthers’ political perspec-
tive, and joined. He soon
demonstrated his leadership
abilities and became deputy
chairman of the party’s Illi-
nois chapter.
His disposition and
skills as a speaker earned
Hampton a moral authority.
His political achievements
included brokering peace
with the supposed “street
gangs” of Chicago, amongst
them the Puerto Rican group
the Young Lords. Hampton
was instrumental in trans-
forming the Young Lords
into a revolutionary politi-
cal organization. Hamp-
ton valued the need for a
multinational revolutionary
struggle, and organized the
original Rainbow Coalition
comprised of the I Wor Kuen
of the Asian community, the
Brown Berets of the Mexican
community, the poor white
workers of the Young Patri-
ots, the Young Lords and the
Black Panthers.
Continued on page 33
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POLITICAL PRISONERS

STILL HELD CAPTIVE BY THE ENEMY:

POLITICAL PRISONERS FIGHT ON
Robert Seth Hayes Update
We are happy to report that due
to his recent diabetic episode, all disci-
plinary charges against Seth have been
dropped. He is back on the honor
block and no longer in keep-lock. It
is truly amazing to think that a diabet-
ic incident in which a person’s blood
sugar plunges to 32 and then soars to
620 within a short amount of time can
be classified as a disciplinary incident,
but all DOCS rules are made to be
broken when it comes to our freedom
fighters.
However, this fluctuation in
blood sugar levels will be a continuing
problem for Seth, as the prison does not
provide a diabetic diet. Although the
prison is classified as a medical facility,
fresh fruits and vegetables, which are
important to diabetics, are practically
impossible to find in either the visiting
room machines or the commissary, not
to mention the mess hall.
Apparently NYSDOCS has nev-
er heard of whole grains or a heart
healthy diet. One has to wonder how
dangerous a green pepper, a cherry to-
mato or some spinach leaves must be
in the hands of an inmate and what a
threat this is to the guards. An entire
green salad would probably cause a
total lockdown!
Seth’s wife Sheila is working hard
on being granted permission to bring
Seth fresh fruits and vegetables when
she visits, but prisoners at Wende are
only allowed two 20 pound food pack-
ages a year.
Sheila cannot do this alone and
needs our help. We need to call both
Wende and Commissioner Brian Fisch-
er in Albany and demand that a diabet-
ic diet be provided to all inmates with
diabetes at all NYS Correctional Facili-
ties. The contact number for Commis-
sioner Brian Fischer at the NYSDOCS
is 518-457-8126.
The contact number for Wende
is: 716-937-4000. Ask to speak with
the warden about providing a diabetic
diet for inmates; be sure to use Seth’s
DIN number, which is: 74A2280
Due to the forces of inertia, ob-
viously this will be difficult to accom-
plish. Never-the-less, Seth’s wife Shei-
la is more than willing to provide him
with fresh produce until the dietary is-
sue is resolved.
Please write to Seth, as it is very impor-
tant he receive letters at this time: Rob-
ert Seth Hayes #74A2280, Wende C.F.,
P.O. Box 1187, Wende Rd., Alden, NY
14004-1187

Mumia Supporters Petition Justice Dept.

By ‘Little Red’
They came in droves.
Despite the chilly Novem-
ber wind and the callous in-
difference of a steady rain,
and in spite of incredible
distances many had come,
they came in droves. In a
rain bowed wave of human-
ity, they came to protest the
persisting persecution of an
incredible human being fac-
ing an incredibly inhumane
ordeal in the land of the free
and the home of the brave.
They came to Wash-
ington, DC, the seat of Amer-
ican governmental power
and authority, to demand
justice for Mumia Abu-Ja-
mal, the irrepressible ‘Voice
of the Voiceless,’ now in his
27th year on death row in
Pennsylvania, now with all
of his appeals virtually ex-
hausted. federal court of appeals pa- death sentence. Just weeks
This is not the first thetically overruled their ago, Mumia’s attorney Rob-
time they have come to the own precedents and turned ert Bryan put it this way to a
Justice Department in Wash- their backs on Mumia’s bid Dutch audience: “Mumia is
ington for Mumia. They for freedom and justice. now a global symbol against
came in the height of the Most recently, the na- the death penalty. This is the
glory days of Bill Clinton’s tion’s top court said that all most dangerous time for Mu-
presidency. They were told the new evidence was either mia since his 1981 arrest.”
by then Attorney General Ja- too late or too insignificant So now is indeed the
net Reno that they had come to make a difference in a time for the Justice Depart-
much too early, as there trial. They have in fact said ment to do what a Justice
were too many avenues to that they would even enter- Department is supposed to
pursue within the courts be- tain renewed calls for the do.
fore they, meaning the Jus- reinstatement of Mumia’s Continued on page 34
tice Department, could give
it serious consideration.
Since then, all of those
options were pursued with
a vengeance, armed with
new exculpatory evidence,
armed with clear evidence
of the blatant racial and po-
litical animosity and bias
making a fair trial absolute-
ly impossible, and yet still,
at every turn, even the U.S.
16 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER

Revolutionary Hip Hop Report

"Hip-Hop aint dead, they using it the wrong way" -UNO The Prophet

Hip-Hop has been the subject of much
attention. We call clearly see what the
Problems are within Hip-Hop, Vio-
lence, The Promotion of the Sale/Use
of Drugs and Guns, Pimp Mentality,
Thug/Goon Mentality, Msyogeny and
the objectification of the Black/Latino
Woman. We can also recognize that
Hip-Hop has been under attack and
the watchful eyes of the US Govern-
ment through both the Hip-Hop Cop
Programs across the US and the overall
extension of CoIntelPro which we call
“RapIntelPro” which seeks to achieve
the same goals. The prevention of a
Black Messiah who could galvanize the
Black Power Movement. We witnessed
NEW BOOK!!!
by PROFESSOR GRIFF
ANALYTIXZ
20 yrs of Conversations
how Tupac was targeted and ultimately
assassinated and how the Government and Enter-Views
and the media sought to exploit a cre- Professor Griff,
former Minister of
ated rift between East & West Coasts in Information from the
order to instigate an internal war among Legendary
Black People. We have witnessed nu- Revolutionary
merous other deaths and even more Hip-Hop group
PUBLIC ENEMY re-
imprionment of “Rap Stars” Lil Wayne, leases “Analytixz”
Lil Boosie, Gucci Mane, Remy Ma, Lil
Kim, C-Murder, TI and many more.
So there it is again a summary of the
overall problem. We are well acquaint-
ed with the problem. Allow us to in-
troduce to you the people.... the Solu-
tion... Hip-Hop 4 Black Unity!!
Hip-Hop 4 Black Unity
www.hip-hop4blackunity.org

Bill Cosby Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is?!

After a highly controversial critique on
Black America, received bitterly by some
and highly praised and called much-need-
ed by others, Bill Cosby has done what few
have. “Dollar” Bill Cosby put his money
where his mouth is. After blistering com-
ments about the state of Hip-Hop, rather
than remain a sideline critic, the Cos has ONLY $19.95
thrown his hat into the ring. Cosby has Buy Now from www.hdqtrz.com
formed a Hip-Hop group “The Cosnarati”, Contact Griff on MySpace
scooping up artists from across the coun- www.myspace.com/
try to create and release the positive Hip-Hop de- professorgriffofpublicenemy
but album entitled: “State Of Emergency”. This new
group includes our brother the Hip-Hop Medicine
Man Supa Nova Slom (featured on Hip-Hop 4 Black THE 5% ALBUM
Unity’s Conscious Hip-Hop Artist Database) as well Lord Jamar of the Legendary
as Jace the Great and Brother Hahz all from New- Group Brand Nubian blesses
ark, NJ. Since this debut, The Cosnarati has been the people with a Hip-Hop History
featured on everything from the Jay Leno Show, To- of the 5% Nation of Gods & Earths
day Show and XXL Magazine. In his new entre into (NGE) and Father Allah (Clarence
the world of Hip-Hop we would only like to remind 13X)
Mr. Cosby to not forget the Postive Hip-Hop that is available online!!
“Conscious”, “Pro-Black” and “Revolutionary”, we
cannot discount or overlook the contributions of artists like Public Enemy or Dead
Prez because of harsh language or imagery. We must embrace all aspects of Hip-
Hop which are fighting against the oppression and miseducation of our people.

BLACK POWER MUSIC
FOR OUR MOVEMENT
CONSCIOUS
HIP-HOP ARTIST
DATABASE
The Conscious Hip-Hop Art-
ist Database is the first proj-
ect of Hip-Hop 4 Black Uni-
ty. The goal here is multi-fold.
1. We seek to provide a shin-
ing example for our people to
witness of the good, the righ-
teous, the positive, the revo-
lutionary within Hip-Hop.
2. We seek to silence the crit-
ics who claim that there is no
good to come from Hip-Hop
by having a readily avail-
able list of artists who im-
mediately disprove this lie.
3. To shine light on those
who may not normally be
exposed to people beyond
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serve those who love “Con-
scious Hip-Hop” as a tool to
get hip to artists they may not
have heard before. You may
not like everything on this
list, but I can guarantee you
are going to like something.
If you don’t then you are
probably just a Hater and/or
a Self-Hater and in that case
“I Can’t Do Nuthin For Ya
Man”, ironic I would quote
Flava Flav in this instance.
Currently, The Conscious
Hip-Hop Artist Database
features over 80 entries.
These are our people, from
all across the Nation Black,
Latino, Solo/Group, Male/
Female, Muslim, Rasta, 5%,
Kemetic etc. I would submit
this is the most expansive list
of conscious artists to date. It
is important to note that not
17
ing all of these artists in order
to facilitate tours, collabora-
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18 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER

EDITORIALS
Right-Wing Red-Neck Attack on
New Black Panther Party
Since November 8, 2008 the New Black Panther Par-
ty For Self Defense has been under direct attack from the
Republicans involving a so-called voter intimidation law-
suit. This incident took place at a polling station in Phil-
adelphia on national election day. Shortly thereafter the
United States Justice Department, under George W. Bush,
filed Federal Civil Rights Violation and Voter Intimidation
charges against NBP Philadelphia Chairman Samir Shaba-
zz, Jerry Jackson, The New Black Panther Party and National
Chairman, Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz. When the Presi-
dency changed hands to Barack Obama, his Attorney Gen-
eral Eric Holder’s Justice Department took a fresh look at
the case and decided correctly that the charges should be
dropped against Mr. Jackson, the New Black Panther Party
and Chairman Shabazz because the evidence revealed that
New Black Panther Party- nor did its leader- conspire to,
condone, commit, or perpetrate in any way whatsoever,
any acts of voter intimidation-period.
The white, right wing enemies of the Obama Admin-
istration, led by lynch mob leaders Frank Wolf (R-Virginia),
Lamar Smith (R-Texas), The Washington Times Newspaper,
the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (wrongs), Republican
National Committee Chairman Michael Steele (Uncle Tom-
Maryland), and of host of other lying, deceitful, manipu-
lative, racist devils have taken great public offense to the
dropping of the false charges against the NBPP. Recently, in
an historic 15-14 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee barely rejected the Republican de-
mands for the U.S. Justice Department to open up the files
and turn over the litigation documents in the New Black
Panther Case.
The lynch mob is making a call for a re-prosecution
of the Party and Attorney Shabazz and these devils are not
giving up. The Republicans, as evidenced by Michael Steel’s
new book, “Right Now,” are gearing up to use the New
Black Panther Case as key ammunition in their mid- term
election advertising and talking points as they wage politi-
cal war against President Obama. Attorney Shabazz, in his-
toric address at the New Black Panther 20 year Reunion in
Dallas, Texas, warned that he, and New Black Panther, will
not sit back and let the enemy defame and attack us in 2010
and we not fight back. Whether the fight is on Capitol Hill,
in the halls of Congress or on the devils doorstep, the New
Black Panther Party will vigorously defend its reputation,
mission, legacy and leadership; and we will do this BY ANY
MEANS NECESSARY.

The New Black Panther Newspaper is published by:

NBPP Communications Committee

NBPP National Ministry of Information
Editor-in-Chief:
Aza Nedhari

Assistant Editor:
Regional Min. of Info. Chawn Kweli

National Distribution Manager

Imam Akbar Bilal

Contributors:
Zayid Muhammad, Hughie Rose, Khadijah Shakur, David X, Divine Allah, Sister Jennah, Jamrhl Crawford

Cover Design by Jamrhl Crawford

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The Relevance of The New Black Panther Party
Black People in America and
Black Revolution are frequent-
ly placed at opposite ends of
our social equation. However,
our divine justice and divine
black liberation seem to find
us at an extreme in this crucial
hour of our social and po-
litical development, with very
little economic development.
Therefore, there must be a net-
work to become an equalizer
Imam Akbar Bilal, National to balance the scales. Not
Minister of Justice just the scales of justice, but
our social evolution as well.
We have been divinely prepared to raise the black
woman and child from dust to divine. Most black people,
including black leadership, have walked away from the
equation entirely void of any responsibility, knowledge,
wisdom or understanding of our divine black liberation.
The Nerve of These Devils!
What gives a suspected drunk, and warmonger like
George W. Bush and his followers the right to file charges
against any member of the New Black Panther Party?  The
same President, a former cocaine user who had trouble
reading teleprompters and trouble speaking.
George W. Bush, known as the “Texascutioner,” due
to the inordinate amount of people on death row when
he was governor. He has a terrible record on civil rights
and is a straight up war loving murderer. George W. Bush
was weak as wet toilet paper when it came to the case
of James Byrd. Let us not forget Shaka Sankofa. Bush was
governor for both cases. Yet, some how his little pea brain
convinced him to press charges on a group of dedicated
men and women who he knows are not guilty of the al-
legations. (what allegations?) During the tragic episode
of September 11, 2001, he sat in a classroom with little
children while the country was in turmoil. If such a tragic
event had occurred in any other country in the world, do
you think that nation’s leader would simply sit in a chair
reading a children’s book?  Continued on page 34
New Years Reloaded
By Dawud Muhammad
NEWPORT NEWS, VA-Now that the New Year 2010 has
arrived (according to the Gregorian Calendar), many have
said "happy new year," but do we really understand what
it means to wish this greeting, or are we wishing a “Hap-
py New Year” with last year’s problems? In examining the
meaning of happiness, we learn that to be happy means
to be fortunate, successful, and enjoying pleasure from the
possession or fruition of good.
Yet, as we observe the prevailing conditions such as
homelessness, poverty, and joblessness in cities throughout
America, people are being displaced from the inner cities
under the guise of urban renewal. For those in govern-
ment wishing everyone a “Happy New Year, what exactly
19
In as much as the pledge of allegiance to a nation, they do
not pledge to a democracy, but to the republic for which it
stands.
Our black liberation was not entered into the equa-
tion. The framers of the constitution never intended for us
to attain our black liberation. They established a depart-
ment of justice which is frequently referred to as his-jus-
tice (for and by the white man) and his-story. Truthfully, it
has never been our story or our black liberation. We suffer
from under utilized abilities, which everybody in America
benefits from except black people.
The relevance of the New Black Panther Party for
Self Defense is that we will hold the line, not only for
divine justice but, “We Shall Fight for Our Divine Black
Liberation, and WE SHALL BE SUCCESSFUL!” In a post
Obama era, we must hold Obama and his cabinet ac-
countable & deal with the issue of our black liberation.
This is a highly sensitive issue, as most of our peo-
ple, including black Leadership have not been trained,
Continued on page 30
The New Black Panthers, who have been a thorn
in his side for many years, is one of the groups who chal-
lenged the demon on every move he made. A few days
after September 11, it was the New Black Panther Party
spearheaded by the God sent “Attorney at War,” Malik
Zulu Shabazz. Attorney Shabazz, a handsome, bold,
clean-shaven, courageous black
man held a meeting at the National
Press Club and blasted his politics
and policies. “We don’t blame Bin
Laden, we blame George Bush,”
said the NBPP National Chairman.
He went on to say, “The num-
ber one terrorist is not Bin Laden;
the number one terrorist is the
United States and Israel."  On the
mall in Washington, D.C., he
Chawn Kweli, Central Region
remarked “Impeach Bush.”  Minister of Information and
Newspaper Co-Editor, is a
rising star in the NBPP
are they doing to make life better for you and I?  The masses
possess no property, nor do they know how to create jobs
or opportunities for themselves. Perhaps these government
officials are speaking to the wealthy because we, who are
poor, don't feel any happier about the conditions in which
we continue to live - no more than someone living in a jail
cell. These are perilous times in which we simply cannot
afford to go back to sleep. The government bailed out Wall
Street, but the majority of us live on Main Street! Until we
decide to do something for ourselves, we will remain the
permanent underclass.
Let us reflect on the lives of those who fought, suf-
fered and died to free us from this miserable condition.
Continued on page 33
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FACTS AND FIRE FRO DR. MALIK ZULU SHABA

1. Dr. Shabazz, can you describe to our readers how it the best of planners. I know one thing, the New Black Pan-
feels to have the opportunity to serve in such an important ther Party will not sit back timidly and be continuously de-
position of National Chairman of the New Black Panther famed by any one-especially racist confederates. We must
Party? vigorously and aggressively defend our good name and
organizational interest. We are not afraid of these white,
Shabazz: Brother Chawn it is an honor and a chal- right- wing rednecks and by God’s permission, they will be
lenge, or I would say a blessing and a burden to serve as put to flight in 2010. So what I will be doing is what Allah
NBPP National Chairman. It is an honor to have been and my legal counsel advise me to do.
able to serve and fight in the liberation movement of Black
people since my career was launched in April 1988 on the
campus of Howard University. After being blessed to serve
under the direct leadership of Minister Khallid Abdul Mu-
hammad for 13 years and as the National Chairman of the
New Black Panther Party for nine (9) years, I know that I
have the required experience and training to really help not
just the NBPP, but Black people at-large. It is also a chal-
lenge.
Consolidating and organizing and making produc-
tive a Black Nationalist outfit like the New Black Panther
Party is not easy and I have sacrificed much to make the
NBPP stronger and better. So on balance I would say that I
feel good about what I have been blessed to accomplish as
an individual and what I have been able to do in pushing
the NBPP and the Black Nationalist agenda, duly accepting
all burdens encumbered. However, I expect much faster
progress from the NBPP in 2010 because I overstand that
I and we have really just begun to make our mark in terms
of what is required of us and promised to us in the divine
scheme of our resurrection and rise.

2. Dr. Shabazz, what are your thoughts on all the contro-

versy surrounding the Department of Justice dismissal of
Voter Intimidation Charges against yourself and the New
Black Panther Party? What do you plan to do next?

Shabazz: I overstand that the Republican devils are

using the New Black Panther Party “voter intimidation” case
as a political tool in their broader war against the Obama
administration; specifically here Attorney General Eric
Holder. But this attack on the NBPP is also aimed directly
at us, since the trumped up charges were filed by the Bush
Justice department as part of their long running harassment
and surveillance policy against the New Black Panther Par-
ty. The GOP Congressional enemies- and their proxy’s- The
Washington Times, the right wing U.S. Commission on Civ-
il Rights and a host of other right wing reactionary media
publications and organizations keep howling and pressur-
ing the U.S. Justice Department to open up the files of this
case as if there is some smoking gun of favoritism given to
the New Black Panther Party by the Obama Administration-
which is absurd. The GOP political strategists are gearing
up to make the New Black Panther issue a part of their mid-
term election, demonization of Obama plan. So I say as I
have always said: “The New Black Panther Party, nor Malik
Zulu Shabazz was ever liable for, or guilty of any form of
voter intimidation.”
The case was a weak case and it deservedly was
dropped so the devil can keep planning and Allah will be
3. Dr. Shabazz, Recently, the country of Haiti was severely
struck with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake followed by a 6.0
aftershock. What can members of the New Black Panther
Party and the black nation do to help in this time of need?
Shabazz: We must do all we can and must do more
than what we are doing. As the Party Chairman I am sup-
porting 5 Major efforts as well as placing personnel on the
ground as we speak, this can be found on www.newblack-
panther.com.
We must really support efforts like the Black Cross
within the NBPP. We must move beyond rhetoric in terms
of emergency preparedness and survival training. I plan on
going to Haiti as soon as I can get some proper representa-
tives on the ground to lay a base for the long term work we
must do in Haiti. In the meanwhile I will push the above
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OM THE FRONTLINES :
AZZ SPEAKS HIS PEACE
organizations and efforts as well as spread the truth that I
know about the history of genocide, slavery, colonization,
imperialism and racism practiced on our sisters and broth-
ers in Haiti.
The New Black Panther Party members and chapters
should be doing more to help Haiti. Not enough supplies
and clothes or needed items are being raised by the party.
Admittedly, Haiti is a huge problem of immense international
proportions, but the New Black Panther Party must get much,
much stronger if we are to handle the variety of immense chal-
lenges that African people will face in the years to come. So
New Black Panther leaders, please get up and do more to help.
4. Dr. Shabazz, Some segments of the black community feel
there is “no need to struggle” since the election of President
Barack Hussein Obama. Will you speak to whyan organiza-
tion such as the New Black Panther Party is still necessary
in this day and time with the election of a Black President?
Shabazz: To say that there is no need for an organiza-
tion like the New Black Panther Party in the Obama Presi-
dential era is equivalent to saying that there is no further
reason to fight for our freedom and that we have achieved
the prize of our total liberation. I don’t think so. In fact the
political hell that Obama is going through right now proves
21
what I have been getting at all along and that is we must
have an African United Front and a Black Power Movement
because there really is not much beyond symbolism that
Obama can offer the Black Nation at this point. Republi-
can pressures and victories have forced President Obama
even more toward the center and everybody is dissatisfied.
The Blacks, from Congressional members to Civil Rights ad-
vocates as well as the working class are dissatisfied. The
Republicans are dissatisfied. The Democrats are divided
and dissatisfied. The independents are dissatisfied. This is
all written in the scriptures and in the words of the most
Honorable Elijah Muhammad who said that “dissatisfaction
is the mother of change,” and that confusion would reign
in America in her last days. This is a modern Rome and
Babylon and the nation cannot unite because it is not writ-
ten that she should unite, despite the leadership of an Afri-
can descendant who was elected, in part on hopes of the
former slaves, and the hopes of many whites who wanted
relief from the devilishment of George W. Bush. Political
prisoners, police brutality, poverty, unemployment, racism,
poor health care, bad schools and a host of other ills have
not been abated, and show no signs of abatement during
the term of this administration or any other. Despite my
respect for what that Presidential Black Family represents
to our people, and despite my desire to see any Black man
successful; I must firmly again say that our hope for free-
dom and independence and a nation of our own does not
come from Washington; our help cometh from the Lord and
from our support from the masses of our people.
5. Dr. Shabazz, With the high court returning to the case
of Black Panther Party, Minister of Information Mumia
Abu Jamal, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Cir-
cuit new hearing, will you please speak to the case of
Mumia Abu Jamal and to the history of political prisoners
in this country.
Shabazz: This enemy is serious about executing Mu-
mia so all efforts to sound the alarm raise the stakes must
be implemented. I visited Mumia in prison last year and
will return soon and I want to thank Brother Minister Zayid
Muhammad for representing the NBPP well on a variety of
Political Prisoner fronts. Mumia is no doubt innocent of
the fraudulent charges he was convicted on. His trial was
infected with COINTELPRO and racism. The United States
is one of a handful of nations that won’t admit that it has
political prisoners and the political prisoner movement in
the United States has fought this fight the best they can.
For the last 5 years I have been calling for a consoli-
dation of all forces-political and legal-that are fighting to
free New-Afrikan Political Prisoners. That’s the only way to
win this fight- through unity. Through common coordina-
tion of political, legal and other strategic resources we can
make progress to free fall political prisoners in the belly of
the beast. In the meanwhile the New Black Panther Party
will continue to improve and upgrade in our correspon-
dence and advocacy for political prisoners and prisoners in
general.
22 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
6. Dr. Shabazz, there has been a resurgence of interest in
the life of the Black Power General Khallid Abdul Muham-
mad. Can you share some memorable moments with our
readers of your times with the General; Can you tell us
your mind-state at the passing of Dr. Khallid Muhammad?
How did you and the New Black Panther Party get through
such a terrible time? What would you say to those who say
they love Dr. Khallid Today, how can they help in his mis-
sion of Black Liberation?
When Dr. Khallid fell ill and passed from amongst us it was
the most stressful and trying of times. Dr. Khallid was so
strong he was the source of strength for all who followed
him. There is nobody in the wilderness of North America
who has an where near the direct time, experiences, war-
wounds and training under Dr. Khallid Muhammad, other
than Minister Hashim Nzinga. As his National Spokesman
and Representative I really laugh at negroes who claim to
be so pro-Khallid while he is gone but ran and hid from us
while he was alive. We gave up careers, lives and wives
to travel, build, organize, struggle and confront the enemy
with Dr. Khallid. I breathed and absorbed persecution from
a whole host of opponents on a daily basis to be a com-
panion with this hard driving, flame-throwing Minister. I
am forever shaped by my direct experience by my beloved,
hard-nosed mentor.
Dr. Khallid’s true disciples are in the the ranks of the
New Black Panther Party, but they also exist in the Nation
of Islam and other circles. Dr. Khallid’s legacy and work
will continue far into the future as we do our work. There
are so many war stories I could tell you, the best of which
took place during our battles with Giuliani over the Mil-
lion Youth March, or the tense times surrounding Minister
Khallid’s suspension. I think the National Communications
Ministry should work with me and Hashim and others to do
Dr. Khallid’s book and DVD and even secure a museum or
sacred place in his honor.
 9.  Dr. Shabazz , Given the fact that you are a Attorney
what is your advice to other brothers and sisters in the
professional field; who want to be a part of the liberation
7. Dr. Shabazz, you recently spoke on the “New direc- struggle of Black People but are afraid to step out with
tion” of the New Black Panther Party. Can you explain to groups like the New Black Panther Party because of affilia-
our readers what you mean by that; and how will the new tions with  state or federal positions ?
direction differ from the old direction?
The New Black Panther Party must upgrade to the modern
times and fulfill its obligations to the liberation of people.
We must have a new government of efficiency and respon-
sibility that gives better meaning to the program Black Pan-
ther Party. Our newspaper, The New Black Panther, will
be out quarterly this year. Our overall web attack will be
much better with targeted use of the social Network, Twitter
and Facebook. Our Blog Radio and New Black Panther TV
is up and running as we speak with a weekly schedule of
shows. The National Ministry of Communications and the
National Ministry of Justice are up and going strong. The
new Black Power Manual is under review and ready for
re-release. The National Defense Ministry, Economics Min-
istry, International Ministry, Political Prisoner/Prison Min-
istry and other key Black National Government functions
will open up this Spring. We will process all who desire to
join in a much better administrative way. Those that join us
must meet better run NBPP chapters and start up new NBPP
chapters that perform better than in the past. We will bring
up new leaders and sit down dysfunctional leaders in 2010.
The key difference in 2010 with me is that I will be push-
ing the Party harder than ever before to perform better and
ready to purge the party of all dead weight. We are now
writing our history to meet our own home circumference as
we speak.
8. Dr. Shabazz, you recently organized a very success-
ful Black Power Conference at the Crown Plaza hotel in
Marietta, Ga; How difficult was it to pull together so many
different schools of thought? What lessons do you hope
that young activist and organizers take from the successful
event of the Black Power Conference?
Shabazz: Our Black Power Conference in May was suc-
cessful because I have made friends and allies in many
walks of revolutionary life in my career. Hashim Nzinga
has that kind of rapport as well. Therefore, when we make
a call for a Black Power Conference we can pull the Politi-
cal Prisoner supporters; Mike Roberts; Tim Reid; Dr. Wes-
ley Muhammad; Mukassa Ricks; Nation Of Islam under the
Honorable Louis Farrakhan and Honorable Silis Muham-
mad; December 12th Movement; Dr. Leonard Jeffries and
many others. The national work that the NBPP has been
doing contributed to the conferences success. I have been
disappointed in the follow up. The Convention was sched-
uled for October, 2009 in New York and the people want
and deserve follow up-particularly the youth. God willing,
we will remedy the problem and the Black Power Conven-
tion will take place this spring in New York. Once the Black
Power Convention takes place we will be where we want to
be in terms of building a real-live, well-run National and In-
ternational Black Power Movement. In the meanwhile we
will retool, renovate and upgrade the New Black Panther
Party so they can properly handle the weighty assignment
of spearheading a broad based Black Power Movement.
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I say to all Black Professionals that you must fear God
and God alone and trust in the laws of MAAT. Don’t be so
afraid of the white man and what the white man may do to
you if you stand up and help your people. So many Black At-
torneys, Doctorates, Doctors and well placed Blacks could
make such a difference in the forward progress of the Black
Nation if they would lose fear of their former slave-master.
So I say to the Black Professional: Take comfort in the fact
that Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz has been out front on
the attack and under attack for 14 Years as Attorney and he
“does not want,” as it is written in Psalms in the 23rd Chap-
ter. I could even tell you that the white man will respect
you more when he knows you are free and independent.
My advice to the Black Professional, stand up sincerely and
help your people and God will bless you; and if you don’t
take a stand you may achieve material success but the devil
will have mastery of your soul and you will not be happy.
Take comfort in the fact that Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz
has been out front on the attack and under attack for 14
23
years as Attorney and he “does not want,” as it
is written in Psalms in the 23rd Chapter. I could
even tell you that the white man will respect you
more when he knows you are free and indepen-
dent. My advice to the Black Professional, stand
up sincerely and help your people and God will
bless you; and if you don’t take a stand you may
achieve material success but the devil will have
mastery of your soul and you will not be happy.
10. Dr. Shabazz,   Many of our youth today are
not listening to so-called Preachers, Leaders or
teachers for guidance, why do you think this
is?  Who do you suggest the youth listen too or
study in today’s time?
Shabazz: 95% of the leaders and preachers
are compromising so I understand the dissat-
isfaction. However, the young people are still
streaming into some churches. In that regard I
would advise conscious teachers in the libera-
tion movement not to ignore the spiritual and
theological needs of the people. Of course I would tell the
youth to listen to the New Black Panther Party and Attorney
Malik Zulu Shabazz. I would tell the youth to hear my min-
isters, Minister Hashim Nzinga, Minister of Information Ja-
marhl, Minister of Culture Zayid Muhammad, International
Minister Hughie Rose, Minister Najee Muhammad, Youth
Minister Divine Allah, Minister Hannibal, Minister Chawn,
Minister Shaka Shakur, Sister Ministers Asale, Amirah and
Krystal and all of those that are properly preaching our
doctrine. I also advise the youth to hear from Dr. Wesley
Muhammad and ALLAH Team; the Malcolm X Grassroots
Movement; the Uhuru Movement; Nuri Muhammad of the
Nation of Islam; Reality Speaks; Zulu Nation; Black Riders
Liberation Party. These are just some of the new generation
of teachers that I have respect for.
24 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Making Black Power A Reality Through Politics
By Chawn Kweli

CW: What Inspired You To Start This

Campaign?

DA: I’ve observed for some time a lack

of conscious, revolutionary/activist
minded men and women from my gen-
eration who are not utilizing the politi-
cal arena. We must use every avenue to
reach, teach, galvanize, mobilize, and
organize our people. Although what
we do is always political, often we fail
to position ourselves in particular areas
in which we have some hands on input
in affecting policies by creating local
ordinances, rules, etc. Such policies
ultimately affect the way we live and
consequently, determine what services
our communities have access to.

CW: Tell Us A Little Something About

Yourself - Who Is Divine Allah?

Divine Allah is a man with vision; one

who understands that a true man in-
spires manhood in others. I am a cre-
ation of all thoughts of positioning my-
self to be of service to others. Divine
Allah has an earnest desire to do some-
thing of significant value; to affect the
lives of the people in my community in
a positive and proactive manner. You
could say that I am a man reaching my
potential and enjoying the pursuit of
my dreams. I’m in a good place in my
life. the libraries, or on college campuses. modes of dress, character and inter-
In 1990, while on the precipice of re- actions with others. I learned that the
I was raised by both parents in Don- alizing what manhood was all about, highest degree one can achieve is the
nelly Homes Projects, affectionately my father passed. During this same knowledge of one’s self, and I wanted
known as Divine Land, in a North time period, I received a dose of the to aspire to those levels of greatness.
Trenton, New Jersey housing complex KNOWLEDGE OF SELF. I attended I feel blessed to have come full circle
with the usual up and downs of any catholic school most of my life and with the strong man I am today, ma-
impoverished, crime-ridden, inner city spent 4 years in public school at Tren- tured and striving in my purpose
community. Poor Righteous Teachers, ton Central and East Orange High. The
the popular conscious hip-hop group environment was a cultural experience What Do You Hope To Accomplish
originated from these same projects. and sent me on a path to seek my DI- Should You Win In The Upcoming
My father was a construction worker VINE purpose. Elections?
and my mother was a home health and
nurse aide. With both parents work- Although most of my friends did not Honestly, it would be an accomplish-
ing, there was little time for teaching have both parents at home, there were ment to represent the people of Tren-
the African and black cultural learn- more than enough father figures acces- ton, particularly the North Ward. I’m
ing experience. Thus, my learning was sible to us in the North Trenton area, not afraid to listen and speak to them
limited to the yearly showings of the which kept us out of serious trouble. openly and uncompromisingly about
Dr. King movie played by Paul Whit- In my neighborhood, I became drawn the challenges they face in their com-
field. Throughout the years, I yearned to those brothers and sisters with the munities. I am that person whom they
to know more and found myself on a knowledge of self and a since of pride. can see, hear, and connect with on a
quest for knowledge originating from These men and women served as role
the street ciphers with the GODS; at models with their body language, Continued on page 35
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Black Cross & IN-CERT
Emergency Response For
The Black Community
KM: After Hurricane Katrina, we jour- ting aide and relief to Haiti. Right now
neyed with Attorney Malik Zulu Shaba- ships and vessels are delivering water
zz and members of the New Black and food to Haitians. We plan to take a
Panther Party to conduct a search and delegation to Haiti to do what we can
rescue mission. Five days after Katrina, and make a difference.
we realized we were ill prepared for the
real aftermath of the disaster. We con- CK: What do you need right now?
ducted logistics on how to provide for
our people and many became certified KM: Volunteers to help sort clothing,
for disaster preparedness. We learned bedding and food; shovels, sledges and
hot to form a coalition for black emer- wheel barrels are needed so that the
One-on-One with Krystal Muhammad gency response. The concept was pre- people of Haiti can help themselves.
By Chawn Kweli sented to the National Central Commit-
tee of the New Black Panther Party and CK: What has been your most reward-
Many who are ignorant to the the initiative was formed. As we build ing moment so far?
facts hardly know anything about our nation, we must be able to protect
women in the liberation struggle. Even our nation. We understand self defense KM: Honestly, we haven’t been given a
less do they know about Sister Krystal does not mean armed with weapons, dime, so were taking money out of our
Muhammad. Sister Krystal Muham- it relates to all levels. Self Defense is own pockets. All of our resources have
mad presently serves as the Southern a part of our 10 point program in the been coming from black people – it is
Regional Representative of the New New Black Panther Party. In the spirit of beautiful.
Black Panther Party. She is a warrior Marcus Garvey, we formed a coalition
and a force to be reckoned with. with black nurses. I, along with Broth- CK: Where are your Headquarters lo-
er Osiris X, Brother DK and Capt. Da- cated and hours of operations?
Chawn Kweli (CK): As-Salaam-Alaki- vid Foreman, chartered this initiative.
um (Peace be Unto you) KM: The Black Cross Distribution Cen-
CK: What is the number one priority ter is located at 2417 Riverside Dr.
Krystal Muhammad (KM) :Wa-Lakium on the list right now in terms for the Houston, Texas 77004. For more infor-
–Salaam (Peace also be unto you ) mission of the Black Cross? mation, call 832-623-6086. Our web-
site is: www.blackcrossreliefinitiative.
CK: Please describe how you became KM: The first Mission right now is get- org
involved in the Black Cross.

One on One with Khallid Greene ing to assist. Anyone who is interested a younger brother, whom I checked
Written by Chawn Kweli can receive training by IN-CERT to pre- on when Hurricane Rita was headed
Photo courtesy of IN-CERT pare them to be first responders in di- to the city. We were told to evacuate
saster situations. Enjoy the text of this the city, and in so doing, a lot of elders
When most major disasters occur across powerful interview. and wheelchair bound people were
the country, you see and hear respons- left stranded. At that time, Houston,
es from the Red Cross or Blue Shield. CK: What is the name of your organiza- TX was like a ghost town. We cleared
Seldom do you here about the heroes tion? roads to ensure it was safe and secure.
in our own community who “brave the KG: The Name is In-cert. Also known We had a team of three guys experi-
storm” and go wherever they are need- as the Inner City Emergency Response enced in law enforcement and child
ed. Read and learn about your own Team. protective services.
survival team called “IN-CERT.” Based
in Houston, Texas, In-CERT stands for CK: How did INCERT come about? That was the day we decided “we need
Inner City Emergency Response Team. KG: In 2004, the year before hurricane to take care of our community in the
The team is headed by Mr. Khallid Katrina, we started initially as “Help- event of man made and natural disas-
Greene. IN-CERT is about being pre- ing Hands” for the elders, helping them ters.” We took classes, prepared
pared; people helping people; disaster with their yards and other chores. I had Continued on page 35
safety and being considerate and will-
26 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
Farrakhan Speaks Out
Saviours Day 2010
CHICAGO (AP) — Nation of Islam
Minister Louis Farrakhan, boasting his
divine stature, on Sunday predicted
trouble ahead for President Barack
Obama and urged him to do more to
improve the lives of blacks and the
downtrodden.
The 76-year-old leader said the “white
right” was conspiring to make Obama
a one-term president, and pointed to
his stalled efforts to introduce health
care legislation as proof. He said
those opponents and lobbyists were
trapping him into a future war with
Iran that could lead to mass destruc-
tion.
“The word ‘prophet’ is too cheap
a word. I am a light in the midst of
darkness,” Farrakhan said at the an- ease their plight, but you can use your
nual convention of the movement that bully pulpit. Speak for the poor. Speak
embraces black nationalism. “It ain’t for the weak.”
ego, it’s my love for you.”
He said helping the Nation of Islam,
An estimated 20,000 people attended which has worked to reform black
the heavily guarded Saviours’ Day inmates for decades, would also be an
event at the United Center in Chicago. answer.
Followers — men dressed in navy uni-
forms and women in white skirt suits “Put some money on back of us,” he
with matching hijabs — cheered on said. “We can reform our people.”
Farrakhan with shouts of “Allahu Ak-
bar,” Arabic for “God is great.” Farrakhan has vigorously supported
Obama for years and used his presi-
Farrakhan spent most of the fiery near- dency as a call to action for blacks.
ly four-hour speech recounting a 1985 That was even as Obama distanced
vision he had in Mexico. Farrakhan himself from the group for Farrakhan’s
has often described how he believes past comments that many considered
he was invited aboard an unidenti- anti-Semitic.
fied flying object he calls “the wheel”
where he said he heard the late Na- Supporters say Farrakhan’s words are
tion of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad often taken out of context.
speak to him.
Farrakhan continued his praise of
He said that experience led him to Obama Sunday, and said the nation’s
inklings about future events, including first black president was manipulated
the United States’ 1986 bombing of into disavowing Farrakhan.
Libya.
He would not say if he and Obama
Farrakhan recounted how his divine had ever met on the issue.
knowledge has allowed him to rec-
ognize countless warning signs over “They all want to know did I ever
the decades — such as natural disas- meet with him and what did I say or
ters such as the earthquake in Chile what he say,” Farrakhan said in the
— and said they indicate impending speech. “I ain’t going there.”
trouble, including for Obama. ___
Dressed in ornate creme robes, he ad- Nation of Islam Saviours’ Day 2010:
dressed the president directly: www.noisd.org
“Your people are suffering. You can’t
THE NEW BLACK PANTHER PARTY
Is In Need OF Fresh New
Leaders, Activists and
Soldiers.
EMAIL NBPPHQ@YAHOO.COM
OR CALL (202) 397-4577
WWW.NEWBLACKPANTHER.COM
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GREAT BLACK WOMEN IN THE STRUGGLE
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting Black Women who are and have been trailblazers in the
struggle for freedom, justice, and equality. These women, often unheard of, have along side our brothers, laid the foun-
dation for Black Women in America.

Woman Extraordinaire, Nannie Helen Burroughs

Born May 2, 1879 in Orange, Virginia, Nannie Helen Burroughs was the daughter of ex-slaves John Burroughs - a farmer
and baptist preacher and Jennie Burroughs - a cook. At the age of 5 when Nannie’s father passed, her mother moved her
and her sister to Washington, DC in pursuit of a better life and better education for her daughters.

Ms. Burroughs has led a very colorful life and is remembered as a Black edu-
cator, orator, businesswoman and religious leader. In 1896, she graduated
with honors in business and domestic science from the Colored High School
on M Street (now Dunbar High School) and worked with other women (Jose-
phine Rffin and Mary Church Terrell )to establish the National Association of
Colored Women (NACW) the same year. In 1900, Ms. Burroughs moved to
Louisville, Kentucky to work with the Foreign Mission Board of the National
Baptist Convention. In 1907, she received an honorary M.A. degree from
Eckstein-Norton University in Kentucky, and two years later in 1909, she
founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington,
DC, which was later renamed in her honor as “The Nannie Helen Burroughs
School” after her death in 1961 at the age of 82.

Ms. Burroughs created a creed of racial self-help through her program of

the three b’s: the Bible, the bath and the broom. The Bible, the bath, and the
broom stood for a clean life, a clean body and a clean house. She believed
domestic work should be professionalized and even unionized. Ms. Bur-
roughs trained her students to become respectable employees by becoming
pious, pure and domestic, but not submissive. She emphasized the impor-
tance of being proud black women to all students, by teaching African-American history and culture through a required
course in the Department of Negro History.

In 1976, Mayor Walter E. Washington and Councilwoman Willie Hardy (Disrict of Columbia, Ward 7) proclaimed May
10th as Nannie Helen Burroughs Day. Councilwoman Hardy’s legislation to change Deane Avenue and Grant Street
(from Minnesota Avenue to Eastern Avenue) to Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Northeast was presented. This legisla-
tion was unanimously approved by the City Council on May 3, 1976; the dedication ceremonies were held on May 10,
1976.

The High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone

Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003), better known
by her stage name Nina Simone, was an American singer, songwriter, pianist,
arranger, and civil rights activist. Although she disliked being categorized, Sim-
one is arguably most associated with her performance of jazz music. Simone
originally aspired to become a classical pianist, but her work covers an eclectic
variety of musical styles that include classical music, jazz, the blues, soul, folk,
R&B, gospel, and pop music. Her vocal style is characterized by intense passion,
a loose vibrato, and a slightly androgynous timbre, in part due to her unusually
low vocal range which veered between the alto and tenor ranges (occasionally
even reaching baritone lows). Also known as The High Priestess of Soul, she paid
great attention to the musical expression of emotions. Within one album or con-
cert she could fluctuate between exuberant happiness and tragic melancholy.

Nina Simone recorded over 40 live and studio albums, the greatest body of her
work being released between 1958 (when she made her debut with Little Girl Blue) and 1974. Songs she is best known
for include “My Baby Just Cares for Me”, “I Put a Spell on You”, “Four Women”, “I Loves You Porgy”, “Feeling Good”,
“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”, “Sinnerman”, “To Be Young, Gifted and Black”, “Mississippi Goddam”, “Ain’t Got
No, I Got Life” and “I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl”. Her music and message made a strong and lasting impact on
culture,[3] illustrated by the numerous contemporary artists who cite her as an important influence (see Legacy and influ-
ence). Several hip hop musicians and other modern artists sample and remix Simone’s rhythms and beats on their tracks.
In particular, Talib Kweli and Mos Def routinely pay tribute to her outstanding and soulful musical style. Many of her
songs are featured on motion picture soundtracks, as well as in video games, commercials and TV series.
28 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
Newark Family Protests Police Murder
By Little Red
                Neither the rain nor elect-
ed indifference was going to stop this
march. Defying a steady and some-
times heavy rain, the family of Basire
Farrell marched for justice this early
summer Saturday with the help of the
Peoples Organization for Progress, the
New Black Panther Party and others.
                Farrell, a 30 year old Newark
resident, was beaten to death by three
Newark police officers several weeks
ago just days before his 31st birthday.
“This is this family’s third march that
they led themselves I must say proud-
ly first, and each time we come out, I
hear more about what happened and
get more outraged at the madness,”
said Zayid Muhammad, a national of-
ficial  of the New Black Panther Party.
                Muhammad was referring to
the many eyewitness accounts which
not only established that Farrell was
not only tasered and shook violently
helpless while he was handcuffed, but
he was also savagely beaten to death
while handcuffed. Meanwhile Newark
police denies their officers have tasers.
                That was challenged by Eula
Seattle Cop Killer: Made In America
By Chawn Kweli
What would cause a normal
“regular” black man or woman to
snap?  I ask that question in view of the
recent murder of Maurice Clemmons. 
Maurice told a parole officer as a
HOOD NEWS
Barnes, the district leader in Farrell’s
neighborhood, who said Farrell was
like a son to her. “I went to our Coun-
cil President (Mildred Crump) and told
her about how all of the eyewitnesses
are each telling the same story, that Ba-
sire was tasered; that his body shock
uncontrollably, that they put him in
handcuffs and proceeded to beat him
even after paramedics covered him
with a sheet on the ground,” she angrily
exclaimed. She explained that she was
abruptly stopped by Newark’s chief of
police who asserted that Newark po-
lice officers do not have tasers. She
young man that he planned to become
a plumber. So how does a man with
the zeal and spirit to be a plumber end
up in a shootout with four Lakewood
police officers on Nov. 29, 2009?  lease, Marrion Humphrey was the pre-
Mr. Clemmons relatives de-
scribed him as a man suffering a men-
tal breakdown.  Maurice Clemmons
was shot and killed by a police officer
on Dec. 1, 2009.
Maurice Clemmons was born
in February 1972, during a tumultu-
ous period of protest due to discrimi-
nation and impoverished conditions.
The Clemmons family resided in Mari-
anna, Arkansas, a poor county in one
of America’s poorest states. Unemploy-
ment averaged nearly 30 percent, and
the average family earns approximately
$24,000 a year, which isn’t even close
to the national median.
Clemmons worked at Nortrak, a
said that his posture was so maddening
that she lost all of her composure and
that’s when “the vengeance came out
(towards him),” she explained.
Although three city councilp-
ersons live in the once famous South
ward, the district where the fatal beating
occurred, Council President Mildred
Crump, Councilman-at-large Donald
Payne Jr. and South Ward Councilman
Oscar James, no one from the city has
yet to contact the Farrell family to even
offer an apology or their condolences
for what happened to Farrell. Newark
Mayor Cory Booker came into promi-
nence representing the Central Ward,
but he too has a South Ward address.
Interestingly, the names of the three
officers involved have been withheld
pending an internal investigation.
“Not only should we have their
names, but we should have their pic-
tures postered all over town “wanted
for murder! Armed and extremely
dangerous!” to let people know just
whose masquerading around this town
in blue as police officers; they are noth-
ing but a menace to society,” Muham-
mad said angrily about the character of
the investigation.
Seattle Rail-Supply Company.  Accord-
ing to a company report “Clemmons
was punctual and a good worker.”  The
judge who had urged Clemmons re-
siding judge and marked a significant
Continued on page 35
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New York NBPP Using Old School
Tactics To Feed The Masses
NEW YORK (FinalCall.com) - An-
gel, a 34 year old unemployed
resident of Spanish Harlem, stood
in 26 degree temperatures enjoy-
ing a plate of food doled out by
volunteers from the People Surviv-
al Program. Their presence in his
high poverty neighborhood made
the remaining line of hungry men
and women smile in warm appre-
ciation for their turn to eat.
This was Angel's first hot
meal since the day before, he said.
And, like most of the nation's
unemployed, he wants to work but
cannot find opportunity.“This feed-
ing program is key,” he explained,
“I see lots of hardship, homeless-
ness while top execs scam the
government and leave the little
people in need.”
Spanish Harlem.Mr. Shakur explained that the veterans of
The presidential election of 2008 was the triumphant
struggle have been very forthcoming about the strengths
culmination of year-long rallies that brought tens of thou-
and weaknesses of that earlier period.
sands of white and black Americans to the rallying cry
“Both the Panthers and Young Lords have told us that
of, “Yes We Can!” It was another pivotal moment when
feeding our people is key and that you must have a spiritu-
a black person was pushing America's moral potential to
al base of ethics and morals to guide the membership,” Mr.
correct a perilous plummet into war, unemployment, fore-
Shakur continued.“Therefore, areas where we set up food
closures, loss of industrial capacity, unparalleled debt and
tents have the greatest concentration of need which means
loss of respect among the world's nations.
that our good deeds will have that greater impact, like this
This volunteer food program in Harlem reflects a
area on Lexington between 124th and 126th Streets which
growing realization that the hoped for change from the top
is filled with men and women who need motivation and
must give way to people saving themselves and their com-
hope.”
munities.
The presence of the food program every second
The People
Friday draws an immediate line where
Survival Program ‘The working together to feed and clothe our people is a
hundreds of men congregate before
is gaining the at- humbling experience and you don’t have big egos getting
getting on city buses that take them to
tention of govern- in the way when you see the needy close up.’
Wards Island, a complex of homeless
ment funded and —Shaka Shakur, NY Chairman NBPP
shelters that can accommodate 800
non-profit organi-
people.
zations because
“Imam Jamil Al-Amin has clear words of wisdom
the successful six month experiment by the New Black
for activists,” Mr. Shakur said while nodding to the line of
Panther Party has pulled 14 groups together for the com-
hungry people, “and, that is a hungry man's revolution is
mon interest of feeding and clothing the needy.The task
food and a naked man's revolution is clothing.Furthermore
was made easy for the party because of its ongoing food
for anyone undertaking coalition building they need to
program that brought it into contact with other groups on
pay attention to the Mission Statement of The Million Man
the same mission, said Shaka Shakur, New York chairper-
March and the ministries concept of the Millions More
son of the party led by Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz.
Movement.”
“This is the first time in my experience where black
As the food ran out other volunteers came forward to
people see black people doing for one another without in-
give out winter coats to another line of men and women,
terference from others,” said Mr. Shakur. “In fact, the work-
some with children.One of these volunteers, Brother Yoda,
ing together to feed and clothe our people is a humbling
said they could serve food all day; they just need more
experience and you don't have big egos getting in the way
people to step forward to offer food.“What warms my
when you see the needy close up.”
heart is the appreciation spoken and the smiles,” he said,
The New Black Panther Party members are a youth-
“because we're repeating a successful time in history of
ful group attempting to recapture the energy of self-pride
the original Panthers and Young Lords feeding the poor and
and community action indicative of the 1960s and 1970s.
conveying self-respect and this time we've added our own
Towards that end they have actively sought the knowledge
of original Black Panthers and even the Young Lords, the
Continued on page 31
Puerto Rican activist group that upset the status quo in
30 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
Voter Intimidation,
continued from page 3
In fact, the only response I re-
ceived is from a legislative af-
fairs staffer, and was woefully
incomplete and, in places, in-
accurate. Two months ago, I
met with House Judicia-
ry Chairman Conyers to
ask for his assistance in ob
taining this information, but
he has yet to take any action.
This is a shameful failure to
provide necessary congres-
sional oversight. It is not only
Congress that is being stone-
walled by the attorney gen-
eral; the U.S. Commission on
Civil Rights has repeatedly
sought this same information,
in fulfillment of its statutory
responsibility to ensure the en-
forcement of civil rights law.
After being similarly re-
buffed, the commission filed
subpoenas with the depart-
ment for this information, as
well as to interview the career
attorneys that handled the case.
However, we understand that
the attorney general has in-
structed his department to ig-
nore these subpoenas. The
nation’s chief law enforcement
officer is forcing these career
attorneys to choose between
complying with the law and
complying with the attorney
general’s obstruction. At least
one of the attorneys has been
compelled to obtain private
counsel. I urge the House Judi-
ciary Committee to report this
resolution out favor-
ably and to demand
that the attorney general an-
swer the questions surround-
ing this case. The career attor-
neys and Appellate Division
within the department sought
to demonstrate the federal
government’s commitment
to protecting voting rights by
vigorously prosecuting any
individual or group that seeks
to undermine this right. The
House must not turn a blind
eye to the attorney general’s
obstruction. He has an obliga-
tion to answer the legitimate
questions of the House and the
Civil Rights Commission. It is
imperative that we protect the
right of all Americans to vote
- the sacrosanct and inalien-
able right of any democracy.
“The idea that a Demo-
cratic U.S. attorney is going to
do something different than
a Republican U.S. attorney is
pretty close to ridiculous.” At-
torney General Eric Holder
has a record of standing strong
against injustice and has been
fair minded and consistent in
his dealings. Attorney General
Holder, in a speech delivered
on February 18, indicated that
we do not talk to each other
enough about race because
“it is an issue we have never
been at ease with.” Mr. Hold-
er has candidly called Ameri-
cans “cowards” to American
efforts in the realm of race
relations and serious mat-
ters like voter intimidation.
Rep. Frank Wolf has
been heartless in his pursuit
against the New Black Panther
Party and its National Chair-
man Malik Zulu Shabazz. In
a letter to Holder on June 8,
Rep. Wolf wrote “he could not
understand how the depart-
ment could drop the case.”
Clearly showing the per-
sonal motive of Mr. Wolf and
members of the right wing,
Mr. Wolf later goes on to at-
tack the leadership credibil-
ity of Attorney General Holder
and continued his allegations
by saying, “I worry that the
department’s commitment to
protecting the ‘fundamental
right to vote’ is wavering un-
der your leadership. I fail to
understand how you could dis-
miss a legitimate case against
a party that deployed armed
men to a polling station -- one
of whom brandished a weapon
to voters -- who harassed and
intimidated voters, and could
then decide such actions do
not constitute a violation.”
Rep. Frank Wolf is a
prehistoric right wing agent of
war, who is being propped up
by internal forces to take aim at
Atty. Malik Zulu Shabazz and
the New Black Panther Party,
by using a meritless case of
voter intimidation to achieve
his bigger goal of discrediting
Atty. Malik Zulu Shabazz. Fox
news reported a Justice De-
partment spokeswoman told
the hill newspaper, the facts
don’t back charges that NBPP
National Chairman Malik Zulu
Shabazz and party member Jer-
ry Jackson violated the law or
attempted to intimidate, threat-
en or coerce voters. get Atty. Malik Zulu Shabazz
Why have so many
agreed there was no voter in-
timidation, but Rep. Frank
Wolf continues to insist there
was? The YouTube video
which was widely distributed
via internet around the world,
did not even show voters being
intimidated; only people go-
ing about their daily business
and a man with a cell phone
harassing members of the New
Black Panther Party who were
otherwise minding their own
business. The Department
of justice spokeswoman also
added,” The decision to end
the investigation was made by
career officials, not political
appointees.” Rep. Wolf comes
from a long line of right wing
pundits who share the Presi-
dent George W. Bush theory
of “War now, Peace Later.”
If the New Black Pan-
ther Party received the same
kind of media and newspaper
coverage for its efforts in black
America, such as mentorship
programs, educational classes,
juvenile reformation, feeding
the homeless, free food, free
clothes, housing programs and
its push for self-determina-
tion, every chapter of the New
Black Panther Party would
swell to capacity. This is why
the right wing has to work so
hard to keep our work and im-
age smeared with flimsy tales
about voter intimidation and
make the New Black Pan-
ther Party the boogieman they
must defeat to ‘remain heroes.’
The most heinous of
crimes is the push to re-file the
charges against an innocent
man, Atty. Malik Zulu Shaba-
zz and the New Black Panther
Party. There is NO EVIDENCE
Atty. Malik Zulu Shabazz or-
dered, condoned or suggested
anything to the result of alleged
voter intimidation. To say the
least, Atty. Shabazz was no-
where near the polling station.
He never spoke words to the
public that would incite voter
intimidation, nor did he give
orders to members of the New
Black Panther Party to intimi-
date any voter. Atty. Malik Zulu
Shabazz was clearly named
for political reasons due to his
activism against the injustices
in this country and abroad.
The Neo-Conservatives
and Militant right-wing ele-
ments have been trying for
years to figure out a way to
tied up in court, but their dirty
tactics will only serve as their
own undoing. With the help
of our GOD and the spirit of
our ancestors, we will fight
with those who fight with
us. If it is the right-wing that
opens fire; then we return righ-
teous fire in defense of our-
selves and the black nation.
Relevance of the NBPP,
continued from page 19
with very little social orienta-
tion on this issue. We intro-
duced this subject because this
is where our expertise lies. If
we are not the experts in black
Liberation, then someone
needs to inform me who has
divinely been prepared. And
if we have not been divinely
prepared to deliver divine lib-
eration, then who will? If not
now, when?
There exists a network
of Negro and congressional
leadership who have avoided
our divine black liberation in
the face of opportunity to suc-
cessfully achieve our black lib-
eration, if we would just unite.
“The eternal question we must
all deal with is; how are we
behaving in the face of our di-
vine opportunity?”
It is our social and polit-
ical circumstances which will
be evaluated and perhaps even
diagnosed in this crucial hour.
They tend to force feed failed
social political prescriptions
which have proven themselves
useless to the black man, wom-
an and child trapped by social
circumstances in “The Hells
of North America.” However,
when we decide to take our
black liberation, I believe the
same divine power will aid us
in “Taking Black Our Divine
Black Liberation and Black
Power! Allahu-Akbar!
Shaka Zulu raised an
army to check the bloody Brits
and said “To hell with that
bloody Brit” and other Eurals
(Europeans). We have raised
an army. No matter what oth-
ers may think of us, we have a
black army. Even Obama ad-
mits there will be armies here
in the hells of North America
which are not paid by the
U.S. government. Ask Hugo
Chavez if he is Commander &
Chief at CITGO in Venezuela.
He stated “George W Bush is
not a devil, but the Devil.”
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Right Wing, continued that Mr. Fine and OPR con- From the strong stand brothers plantation owners from their
from page 2 ducted simultaneous and Aaron Michaels and Captain homes tearing off their limbs,
complementary investigations David Foreman made in the strapping them to racks and
It appears that Rep. into the firing of eight U.S. early 1990’s starting the NBPP, sawing them in half.
Frank Wolf wants to see Attor- attorneys by the Bush admin- to the revolutionary leadership White Plantation own-
ney Malik Zulu Shabazz and istration when some of the the Honorable Dr. Khallid Ab- ers in America knew of the “po-
the Philadelphia members of same considerations applied. dul Muhammad displayed as tential” for trouble, but only af-
the New Black Panther Party One way or another, the truth he ushered the NBPP to the ter the Haitian revolution did
punished above the means of will get out. It doesn’t take In- national scene; to the many the threat become real. After
the “alleged” crime. Wolf said spector Clouseau to figure out unnamed servants, soldiers, the slave revolution of 1791,
the committee’s failure to ap- that if the Justice Department comrades and warriors who slave uprisings in the United
prove the resolution has set a has the image of springing currently make up the rank States increased greatly. When
“troubling precedent.”The day Panthers from the penalty box, and file of the NBPP - the idea the great Denmark Vesey or-
has finally arrived in which you it looks mighty suspicious. of self-determination of the ganized to burn Charleston,
cannot do anything you want original Black Panther Party South Carolina, there is strong
to black people and not expect Summit, continued from of the 60’s era, stands firm in evidence that Vesey, commu-
them to defend themselves. page 6 the hells of North America nicated with black Haitians
Wolf went on to say, “Congress Considered one of the and even believed that black
and the American people have Power Summit held May last ones still standing strong, Haitians would support his up-
a right to know why this case 22-24 in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to Black Power, Pan rising with an invasion.
was not prosecuted.” National Geographic began Africanism and Black Nation- The strong example of
airing a slanderous national alism, the NBPP has answered Toussaint, led a revolt that
The case went to court TV documentary on the New the call numerous times to forced the oppressor to take
and the matter was decided Black Panther Party in which righteously defend the rights of note. In reaction to the black
Mr. Wolf, so let it rest. Rep- the New Black Panther Party black People, and ensure the revolution in Haiti, the United
resentatives Wolf and Smith, was accused of a number of saturated white racist histories States enacted several laws
through their behavior, have things, including racism and and theologies of the educa- and regulations keeping con-
exposed themselves as the rac- distorting the legacy of the tional system do not go unchal- tact with Haitian slaves to a
ist cowards we suspected all Black Panther Party of the 60’s. lenged in the hearts and minds minimum. The People of Haiti
along. We thank them for the The positive contributions of of black and African people in have set strong liberation ex-
confirmation. the NBPP, such as consistent the United States and the World. amples for oppressed blacks in
food and clothing drives, po- As we celebrate 20 years America. Now, in their time
WOLF, continued from litical education classes, self- of struggle, we will forge ahead of need, black people in the
page 4 defense training, marches, ral- until we win the ultimate strug- North America, whose condi-
lies and acts of service to the gle called the liberation and tions are not far removed from
the IG to reconsider because needy, were totally ignored salvation of the black Nation. theirs, must set a strong exam-
of “the host of troubling ques- by enemies in the mainstream ple for them.
tions about whether the De- media, as well as party oppo- Haitian Revolution, References
partment’s political appointees sition within the ADL and the continued from page 10 Bell, M.S. (2007). Toussaint
abused their power in this case Southern Poverty Law Center. Louverture: A Biography. New
for political purposes.” They Most recently, Repub- With whites in the col- York, NY: Pantheon Books.
listed at least five major ques- licans in Congress have been ony living well, and the blacks
tions they think the IG, not pressuring U.S. Attorney Gen- living low and working for little New York NBPP,
OPR, can best answer, includ- or nothing, it produced a ha- continued from page 29
ing “whether White House of- tred and resentment during the
ficials attempted for partisan hot night of August 22, 1791. flavor, coalition build-
political purposes to influence The colony of St. Domingue ing with other groups and
the [Black Panther] case [and] was set ablaze. Hundreds of therefore our efforts have
whether senior Department thousands of slaves set fire a more powerful and last-
management officials and to plantations, torched cit- ing impact.” According to
political appointees actually ies and righteously killed the Shaka Shakur, the 14 groups
colluded for these purposes oppressive white population. brought together under the
with White House officials The events of that night are People Survival Program are:
to derail the [Black Panther] regarded as the most success- the Almighty Universal Zulu
case or cases against minority ful revolts in history by slaves, Nation, The Fraternal Order
defendants in general.” They lasting 12 years of Black Spades, Black Law
wrote that those “larger is- The black Haitian revo- Enforcement Alliance, Street
sues in this affair, whether for Rock of the Southeast, Mnister lution established the second Corner Resources, Harlem
the pursuit of impartial justice, Najee Muhammad independent nation in the Single Stop, Harlem Tenants
the pursuit of criminal jus- Western Hemisphere, produc- Council, Church of El Bar-
tice for government officials eral Eric Holder to re-open and ing the first black governed re- rio, Black Student Union of
or the credibility of the STELE re-file charges against Attorney public. The Haitian Revolt was City College, Safyia Bukhari
This point is important. Malik Zulu Shabazz and the felt as far as the United States. and Albert Nuh Foundation,
New Black Panther Party. At no Forcing Slaves here in the Unit- Black Panther Commemo-
At some level, there time has it been directly or in- ed States to contemplate and ration Committee, United
needs to be some indepen- directly suggested or otherwise act on behalf of their own free- Muslim Alliance, Mosque
dent authority, untainted by implied for any member of the dom. Stories told of revolution of Islamic Brotherhood, Dr.
political entanglements, who New Black Panther Party to vi- waged on the island of Haiti Barbara Ann Teer’s National
can investigate allegations of olate the laws, rules or regula- detailed young white children Black Theater, and the New
improper political entangle- tions of the laws of any state in at the knife point of bayonets Black Panther Party.
ments. The congressmen note the United States of America. and slaves dragging off white
32 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER

Haiti account, continued CESSFUL HAITIAN REVOLU- ther exploit Haitian labor.   racist, refusing to recognize the
from page 8 TION !!! LONG LIVE THE latest genetic science proving
SPIRIT OF DR. KHALLID AB- Racism in coverage  that race is a fiction, a stupid
The slow response and construct.  We are one human
My heart is still there in DUL MUHAMMAD!
the level of aid all points to species that originated in sub-
Haiti, for all the MRE’s ,wheat
the kind of racist attitudes we Saharan Africa; our differences
crackers, trail mix, water, coke ASHE
saw during the Katrina trag- are essentially cultural and of-
a colas and sardines and pro-
Castro, continued from edy – the devaluing of black ten political. If we were to rec-
tein bars I ate, for all the ex-
page 9 lives. About this same time of ognize this, we would clearly
haustion and sorrow I felt I
massive death and destruction see that Haitians are among
would do it all again to go
black to Haiti. An example of such (the worst quake in 250 years), the most vibrant, creatively ar-
mainstream media is having a tistic, socially conscious, cou-
I want to give a shout American corporate greed is
fit about racist comments re- rageous and resilient people
out to the sister that lived the case of Disney using Hai-
corded in a new book about on the planet earth.
across from where we stayed tian labor to make their gar-
the presidential campaign of
who cooked dinner for us ments at 27 cents an hour. 
2008.  Let s/he who is without Obama’s pledge of assistance
before we went to work at Haitians organized and de-
racism cast the first stone. Pres. Obama has
night……May Allah keep her manded a raise to 50 cents. 
Senate Majority Leader pledged $100 million in aide
and her babies safe and bless Disney threatened to move to
Harry Reid’s statement that to Haiti, days after its worst
her with prosperity and suc- China (where labor was even
a “light-skinned” black who disaster ever with a climbing
cess. To Luna Charles, Chief of cheaper) - and they did. 
Operations from the Bed Stuy On his re-election in doesn’t speak a “negro dialect” death toll of tens of thousands,
could win the Presidency was severe and life-threatening in-
Volunteer Ambulance Corp 2000, Aristide built schools,
simply the truth.  Moreover, it juries, incalculable suffering,
for taking care of the logistics hospitals and clinics, a medi-
helps if he’s male.  History’s les- no infrastructure, no food, wa-
there in Haiti for us lodging, cal school to train doctors with
sons testify to the preference of ter, electricity, shelters, or even
negotiations..etc and for the help from Cuba, and demand-
black men over women of any tents with some three million
vision, passion and love that ed restitution from France for
hue.  In fact, Sojourner Truth homeless.
Commander James “Rocky” the main reason Haiti is the
warned Frederick Douglas that True to form, main-
Robinson CEO and Founder of poorest country in the West
if he didn’t stand up for univer- stream pundits are praising
the Bedford Stuyvesant Volun- – France’s extortion of (in to-
sal suffrage instead of compro- Obama’s contribution.  I was
teer Ambulance Corp shows day’s currency) $21 billion,
mising to allow black men to not impressed, so I decided
for his people and life itself. the total paid to the French be-
get the vote without women, to find out what $100 million
For those that thought about tween 1925 and 1946 as loss-
it would be a long time before will buy, with the help of my
me and wondered if I was okay es France suffered whenended
women would have equal vot- assistant, Nedzada.
and tried to help me on my and their richest, sugar-produc-
ing rights.  It took another 50 We discovered that
journey to this mission, Thank ing colony was liberated.  The
years, 1870 until 1920!  So it Obama threw a party that cost
You for concern over my health guns of Britain, Canada and
was predictable that Hillary $50 million more than he’s
as I was sick as a dog ( with the U.S backed France’s rob-
couldn’t win over Barack.   But sending to Haiti.  Yup!  He
a bad cough and stuffy nose, bery. This same quartet contin-
I digress. spent $150 million on his In-
and fatigue) calling every day ues to occupy Haiti through its
Just how many dark- augural Ball. 
to see if I was okay. Bro Zayid UN Peacekeepers, a misnomer
skinned black people do you We also learned the fol-
Muhammad National Minis- if ever there were one.  Their
see in the media?  It’s kind of lowing: Top U.S. Firms are on
ter of Culture of the NBPP, Sis. brutality is well known among
comical to watch light-skinned pace to award $148.85 Billion
Sheena Afrika Regional Field Haitians.
Marshal,Sis Maati Sekmet Lo- Media gives undue blacks along with lighter- in payouts for 2009, according
skinned whites attacking Reid to a Wall Street Journal Study. 
cal Chief of Staff in Trenton, NJ, credit to Bill Clinton in both
since they’d be unlikely to Billions with a B! You can
and David X our MOI. A shout his former role as President
have their jobs were they dark- also buy a Beverly Hills man-
out to Dr. Ikuhara from North- and his current position as
er skinned.  Skin color in col- sion, a yacht, or a painting for
Western University Hospital UN Special Envoy (a first-time
or-struck America is nearly al- more than the relatively mea-
who was so helpful,walked post).  While it’s true that Clin-
ways the elephant in the room. ger sum Obama is donating. 
with all the meds we needed, ton helped pave the way for
When I was a young Obviously, we cannot rely on
did all the dressings and start- Aristide’s return in 1994 fol-
woman entering the employ- this government to do the right
ed all the IV’s that needed to lowing massive international
ment offices of NYC in the thing by Haitians in their hour
be restarted, what a blessing pressure, it was not without
for Nursing that night. preconditions that tied Aris- late 1950s, early ‘60s, I knew of need.  It never has.
after being hired that I was of- So I would implore you
For the elder man that tide’s hands in solving Haiti’s
ten breaking the color barrier to give all you possibly can,
died on me as I dressed his enormous problems.  After all,
- finding myself the only col- making sure you’re getting
open sores May Allah alleviate it was the U.S. that backed the
ored girl in the company (the your contribution to the best
your suffering and receive you 1991 military coup in the first
spook who sat by the [elevator] possible agents for direct assis-
into paradise. For the 20 year place.  The regime change in-
door) or one of two or three tance to the Haitian people. 
old Queen that died of TB, stalled Gen. Raul Cedras, who
light-skinned office workers. Finally, if you’re plan-
for the 13 month young boy unleashed the death squads on
Those were the days when the ning to go to Haiti, I hope
who died, for the sistah who Aristide’s Fanmi Lavalas party,
generally lighter ethnic groups you’re planning to wear jeans
died of Meningitis, for the el- and conducted a reign of terror
hadn’t yet replaced us as do- and carry a shovel.  Haitians
der who died of Malaria. And resulting in some 10,000 Hai-
mestics.  Now, as blacks fill the need real help trying to dig out
for all those that died, in your tians deaths and the maiming
prisons, we’re seeing a cradle victims who may still be alive,
memory I, Khadijah J. Shakur of countless others.  The U.S.
to prison pipeline.  And it was not opportunistic posturing
dedicate this story of my expe- arranged for the General’s asy-
just reported this morning (Jan. and photo ops.
rience to you and May the An- lum in Panama and his golden
15) that African children in May the Haitian people
cestors receive you with love exile, with impunity for his
massive crimes. America have a 50% poverty turn grief into strength and
and light.
More recently, Clin- rate. keep their faith in the people,
So what has changed? not governments. All power to
LONG LIVE THE SPIRIT OF ton has been busy setting up
Not much.  America and the the people.
THE HAITIAN PEOPLE, LONG investment opportunities for
world are still color struck and
LIVE THE SPIRIT OF THE SUC- Wall Street corporations to fur-

Gambia, continued from
page 11
On the occasion of the na-
tional day of the Republic of
The Gambia, I extend to you
and to The Gambia govern-
ment and people, cordial
congratulations and reaffirm
to you the resolve to continue
and enhancing the relations
of friendship and cooperation
existing between Cuba and
that sisterly nation.
Please receive the assurances
of my highest consideration.
Raul Castro Ruz
President of Councils of State
and Minister of the Republic
of Cuba
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The celebration of your coun-
trys national day gives me the
greatest opportunity to address
to you my warmest congratu-
lations as well as best wishes
for your continued good
health and happiness. I am
also pleased to pray for the
progress and prosperity of the
brotherly people of the Sister
Republic of The Gambia.
I am convinced that the excel-
lent relations of friendship and
cooperation that happily bind
our two countries will con-
tinue to grow from strength to
strenght for the mutual interest
of our peoples.
Please accept, Mr. President
and Dear Brother, the assur-
ances of my highest consider-
ation.
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
President of the Islamic Re-
public Mauritania
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On behalf of the New Black
Panther Party Central Com-
mittee, under the leadership
of Dr. Malik Zulu Sabazz, we
want to send our well wishes
and greetings to you and the
Gambian people, with soli-
darity and African love on this
45th Independence Day of The
Gambia.
We wish you success in your
implementation of your 40-
year vision for Gambia. We en-
deavour for all African nations
to be modelled on honesty,
WWW.N EWBLACKPANTHER.COM
transparency and commitment
to the liberation of our people.
We see The Gambia as a bea-
con of hope and true model in
which other African countries
can adhere too.
The NBPP has recognized and
adore your dynamic leader-
ship which has been exempla-
ry, and we are proud to con-
gratulate you on this historic
occasion. Wishing you pros-
perity and long life. May Allah
continue to guide and protect
you to achieve Vision 2020 on
behalf of all our people.
Dr. Malik Zulu Shabazz
Chairman, NBPP
Author: Daily Observer
Hampton, continued from
page 14
The Black Panther Party set
standards for waging strug-
gle. Their enthusiastic projec-
tion of socialism allowed many
to envision its relevance to Af-
rican Americans and other op-
pressed nationalities.
The white, racist U.S.
ruling class was appalled.
How dare the descendents of
African slaves call themselves
socialists and aim to achieve
black people’s right to repara-
tions! Even more daring was
the Black Panther Party’s call for
the overthrow of capitalism—a
demand the ruling class could
never tolerate. Their ability to
forge unity in struggle was a
threat in itself. All this was
happening while resentment
for the war in Vietnam was on
the rise. The men of privilege
and wealth, with a stake in pre-
serving the imperialist system,
grew apprehensive the more it
became apparent that a mass
revolutionary movement was
arising. These circumstances
compelled the government to
destroy the Black Panther Party.
. Operation COINTEL-
PRO, an acronym for Counter
Intelligence Program, was es-
tablished in the mid-1950s to
deter the development of any
movement deemed a threat to
the existing social, economic
and political order. It remained
secret until 1971, when anti-
repression activists broke into
an FBI field office in Media,
33
Penn., and confiscated files re- mation gathered by O’Neal to
vealing the hidden operation. murder Hampton. Hampton’s
murder was part of a pattern
As the Civil Rights move- of police raids, false imprison-
ment advanced, galvanizing ment and executions of Black
strength from all sectors of the Panthers. COINTELPRO docu-
population (which broke the ments proved that assassination
despicable Jim Crow laws and of black leaders was among its
compelled the U.S. Congress aims. Fred Hampton and the
to pass other progressive leg- Black Panther Party had to be
islation), the FBI increasingly eliminated simply because
turned its attention to the black they had touched upon capi-
liberation struggle. The Black talism’s greatest weakness - the
Panther Party openly advocat- decisiveness and strength that
ed for socialist revolution, and a multi-national movement
openly supported the Chinese has in a battle against this sys-
and Cuban revolutions. The tem.
Panthers’ breakfast program
for children, among other so- The Black Panther Party
cial programs, underlined their arose from the struggles of the
commitment to meet the needs African American people, his-
of communities that received torically the most oppressed
nothing but oppression and and exploited group in the
neglect from the government. United States. They symbol-
ized hope and received the
The staunch anti-cap- greatest affection. They attrib-
italist stance of these young uted black oppression to the
revolutionaries who declared capitalist system, and dared to
themselves Marxist-Leninists pick up arms against the state.
made them the target of the The militancy and defiance
most ruthless, racist elements of these young revolutionar-
in power. On numerous oc- ies deeply impacted the Civil
casions, FBI Director J. Edgar Rights and socialist move-
Hoover expressed a special ments.
disdain for the black struggle,
particularly towards Dr. Martin Hampton and the Black
Luther King Jr. and Malcolm Panthers believed all would
X. Many were not surprised benefit if the banner of the
when Hoover declared the struggle against racism and
Black Panther Party “the great- national oppression was taken
est threat to national security.” up by the white masses as their
own. Hampton knew that it
The slanderous editori- was possible to smash the ra-
als against the Panthers in the cial barriers created by capital-
capitalist-owned mass media, ism to divide and conquer the
combined with Hoover’s fre- working class. His confidence
quent verbal attacks, reflected was based on the strong be-
the wishes of the ruling class lief that this system provides a
who sought the complete de- motive for all to unite and en-
struction of the Black Panther gage in revolutionary struggle.
Party and the ideals it embod- Long live the memory of Fred
ied. Internal FBI memos show Hampton and the Black Pan-
that the government had a spe- ther Party!
cial interest in Hampton’s po-
litical activities and his asso- New Years, continued
ciations; Chicago police were from page 18
encouraged by the FBI to find
a way to lock up Hampton. If we can’t truly live life, then
we must give our life for the
Prior to Hampton’s salvation of our people. May
death, police raided the Pan- the Creator and the ancestors
thers’ Chicago office on three continue to bless you and keep
separate occasions. William you close. Forward forever;
O’Neal, Fred Hampton’s body- backward never! “They got
guard, was a police informant money for war, but can’t feed
who was instructed to draw the poor.” Tupac Shakur
up a floor plan of the targeted
apartment weeks earlier. Law
enforcement used the infor-
34 THE NEW BLACK PANTHER
Mumia, continued from
page 15
To drive that home,
demonstrators delivered at
least 25,000 letters and peti-
tions calling for a civil rights
investigation into this incred-
ible case. While many were
from all parts of the United
States, a considerable num-
ber were from abroad, from
places like Japan, Spain,
Mexico, Greece, France,
Germany and South Africa.
In a press conference
before the demonstration
and delivery of the letters,
Fignole St.Cyr, a trade union
leader from Haiti who came
to personally deliver nearly
a thousand letters, said that
“the world should observe
American justice because
the U.S. is supposed to stand
for democracy. Justice
should not be two-faced.
Justice for black people and
for white people should be
equal.”
On the positive side,
this enormous demonstra-
tion comes on the heels of
the NAACP, the nation’s old-
est civil rights organization
now in its centennial year,
passing a resolution at their
national convention stating
their new interest and com-
mitment. They were best
represented by Marvin ‘Doc’
Cheatam of the Baltimore
Chapter of the NAACP, the
biggest chapter to not only
come out for Mumia, but to
also come out for other polit-
ical prisoners. Under Chea-
tam, the Baltimore Chapter
has been steadfast in its call
for justice for Marshall Ed-
die Conway, the Baltimore
Panther now imprisoned on
account of a COINTELPRO
driven prosecution since
1969.
Internationally, the
demonstration also comes
on the heels of the City Coun-
cil of Munich, Germany, one
of Europe’s largest, coming
out for Mumia. Dangerously,
it comes on the heels of the
Philadelphia District Attor-
ney Lynne Abraham’s pursuit
to have Mumia’s death sen-
tence reinstated. Philadel-
phia also just elected its first
African-American district at- As they were being deliv- the New Black Panther Party
torney, Seth Williams, who ered, Orie Ross of Brooklyn was meted out by members
vowed to pursue the rein- asked them if they were fa- of the Republican Party. A
statement of Mumia’s death miliar with the case. When Texan representative, Lamar
sentence. they admitted they were not, Smith, Virginian representa-
Serious legal observ- Ross, in a straightforward tive Frank Wolf, the epitome
ers believe the Supreme matter of fact manner very of an “Uncle Tom Negro,”
Court may even use the case reminiscent of Rev. CT Viv- Michael Steele Republican
of a neo-Nazi, Frank Spisak, ian’s confrontation with Bull Chairman, Bill O’ Reilly and
who is on death row in Ohio Connor many years ago on racist affiliated Sean Hannity
with a similar fact pattern, to the right to vote, laid out the and a few other misfits, all
reinstate his death sentence background of Mumia’s or- thought it would be a good
by ruling against Spivak, and deal, especially when detail- idea to take aim at the New
then reinstate Mumia’s death ing the new evidence and Black Panther Party. Not a
sentence, without even hear- the extreme racial bias of the wise idea, for we now have
ing the case directly. The late presiding trial judge Al- the good fortune to expose
tireless Pan African bottom bert Sabo’s “I’m gonna help these deceivers as the hypo-
lined the status of the case in them fry the nigger,” com- crites they really are.
this way. pelling Mijar to blush with
embarrassment. Frank Wolf’s efforts to
“Mumia is innocent. keep the pressure up by ral-
They are about to commit Nerve of Devils, contin- lying behind some trumped
out and out murder,” she ued from page 19 up charges for a National
said emphatically. Zayid Chairman with no record of
Muhammad, a national of- The New Black Pan- violence or voter intimida-
ficial of the New Black Pan- ther Party, who roots are in tion. Given the plethora of
ther Party, joined the New Bush’s home state of Texas, wire taps bestowed upon the
York delegation and person- has been a resource of pride NBPP, courtesy of Homeland
ally delivered his organiza- and protection for the black Security, rest assured that if
tion’s letter and pleaded with Community when needed.   the National Chairman of
Attorney General Holder not It isn’t the state killing black the New Black Panther Par-
to allow “political conven- folks; it is black folks de- ty, Malik Zulu Shabazz had
tion” to get in the way of de- fending themselves indeed ordered soldiers on
livering justice to Mumia. the ground to “intimidate”
Ever since Doctor Khallid voters, it would have been
“The affirmation of Abdul Muhammad marched known prior to Novem-
slavery and the property the streets of Jasper, Texas ber 2008.
holding rights of slave mas- in 1998 with an armed
ters was once the political cadre of New Black Panther Black people suffer
convention of the day,” his members and community daily in this country and if
letter read. “Jim Crow seg- members, George W. Bush as much time was invested
regation and the practice of has been intent on destroy- working to eradicate dis-
lynch mob terror to enforce ing the New Black Panther enfranchised, as opposed
that order was also once Party. Bush modeled his to politicizing trumped up
the political convention of behavior after former FBI charges, our country would
the day. However, on this director J. Edgar Hoover, be in a much better place.
date, at this incredible hour, who became obsessed with
in this enormous historical destroying the
moment, with the eyes of Black Panther party
the world upon us all, we, in the 1960’s. The
not just as in we, the inter- right wing loved
national human rights com- George W. Bush
munity, but we, as in ‘we the when he was in
people,’ simply cannot al- office; not so with
low this to happen!” President Obama.
No assuring, up-
The most poignant lifting words have
point in the demonstration been forthcoming
occurred at the end with the for him.Besides
delivery of the letters and finding a dress to
petitions. The Justice De- match his high
partment sent out a phalanx heels, destroying
of African-American officers the Black Panther
at the Department’s entrance Party became J. Ed-
to prevent the demonstrator’s gar Hoover’s num-
entrance with the petitions, ber one priority.
National Asst., Amirah Shabazz is dedicated
and sent out a Latino repre-
and consistent on her post
sentative, Alejandro Mijar, The most recent vi-
to actually receive them. cious onslaught for

Divine for Council, con-
tinued from page 24
regular basis. I’ve cultivated a
connection with the commu-
nity over the years and it’s a
great thing. I am excited at the
opportunity to play an integral
role in building and uplifting
my community, by utilizing
the skills and knowledge I’ve
mastered over the years.
Winning the election would
definitely give us more of a
consistent base of power to
educate, mobilize, and orga-
nize the community. I aspire
to use my position to inspire
the younger brothers and sis-
ters who admire what we do as
Panthers, revolutionaries and
activists, and to become ac-
tively involved in the politics
that affects their community. I
would strive to create a politi-
cal rites of passage program for
young brothers ‘in the hood’
who choose not to play ball
or attend college. They may
choose a different route and
delve into the political arena,
to affect change with the day
to day social injustices that
many young men deal with.
What Has This Campaign
Taught You About The Present
Politics In America?
I now have a greater under-
standing regarding the lasting
effects of local politics, which
has taught me that we still have
a tremendous amount of work
to do. A lot of our people are
seeking substantive change, as
they are still caught up in that
moment of inspiration that sur-
rounded the election of Presi-
dent Barack Obama. People
have an earnest desire to give
to this administration the ben-
efit of a doubt. Many brothers
and sisters in my neighborhood
previously had no interests in
politics, but now they’re talk-
ing politics and staying abreast
of local, state, national and in- day, May 11, 2010. Let your sistance is appreciated.
ternational events. Each time
they see me and the ‘Divine
for Council’ team, they eagerly
want to hear our views on cur-
rent issues and how they may
be a part of the issues that im- ourselves and had several inci-
pact their communities.
Who Have Been Some Of Your which we rescued and fed 400
Influences And Motivation people. Keep in mind this was
Thus Far?
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These are only a few of the Public relations number is
Our National Chairman, Attor- rescue projects we are proud 713-294-7331; the Dispatch
ney Malik Zulu Shabazz and to have assisted with during line is 832-352-6192. We
the spirit of the Black Panthers 2004-2008. can be reached on the web at
will always be my number www.in-cert.com.
one influence. Councilman CK: What is the day to day life
Charles Barron out of Brook- like for IN-CERT and Khallid Made in America, contin-
lyn, New York is a political role Greene? ued from page 28
model in our region right now.
Ras Baraka out of Newark, KG: After Hurricane Ike, after change in Mr. Clemmons life.
New Jersey, Congresswoman a man made disaster, people The Seattle Times reported,
Cynthia McKinney, Chokwe turn the community back into “Clemmons was known to offer
Lumumba out of Mississippi, the hands of unwanted ele- his car to relatives who needed
and all young brothers and sis- ments. We set up daily neigh- it.”   This kindhearted brother
ters who are considering the borhood watches and citizens is the same man shown to the
political arena as a means to patrols, our E.M.S runs daily. world as a monster. Maurice
mobilize towards self-determi- It was really easy because we Clemmons was arrested for as-
nation. never thought about the extra saulting a sheriff’s deputy. He
time we have in between our told the officer, “Here’s what I
For Anyone Who Wants To days. We teach communities want your report to say, “Presi-
Help You In Your Campaign, that instead of taking the regu- dent Obama, he’s my brother.”
What Can They Do? lar route to work drive around Many reports of his kind deeds
your neighborhood and check preceded Mr. Clemmons.
The election is on Tuesday, it out. You may become the Later, Clemmons would
May 11th. For those who re- eyes and ears of your commu- write while incarcerated, that
side on the East Region, please nity. That part of our program he “fell in with the wrong
call your relatives in the Tren- has been in operation for a crowd,” and wanted to “fit in
ton, NJ area and let them know year. Since then, we have tak- and be accepted.”  After serv-
they have a committed, dedi- en a mile stretch of neighbor- ing 11 years, Clemmons ap-
cated candidate on the ballot hood and cleaned it up, when pealed for clemency to state
for North Ward City Council, many people said could it not Governor, Mike Huckabee.  
Divine Allah. Your vote is be done. According to the Seattle Times,
needed and most appreciated. Mr. Clemmons wrote in his pe-
If you would like to contact CK: How important is the re- tition that there was “absolute-
us, volunteer, or donate to my covery progress after a Natu- ly no excuse” for his criminal
campaign, address your inqui- ral Disaster? past, and he lamented about
ries and contributions to: 966 the shame he had brought to
Princeton Ave. Trenton, New KG: One thing that is impor- his family’s name.  
Jersey 08638 (609)338-2236. tant with the recovery process, On losing his mother
Do You Have A Website Or people will rush in with search while in prison, Clemmons
Headquarters Address? and rescue teams. Since these wrote, “I was not able to be
My website is www.divine- recovery efforts could possibly with her and make her proud
forcouncil.com. On Face- hinder our people after a man of me before she passed away.”
book: divineforcouncil. made or natural disaster, we Prosecutors pushed twice for
pattern our programs by the Clemmons to remain behind
Is There Anything Else You old adage “teach men to fish.” bars.  Marion Humphrey a Pu-
Would Like The Readers To laski County judge pushed for
Know? We teach people to do for clemency saying, “Clemmons
themselves through self de- cumulative sentence was too
This is our time! WUCUSU termination; that in order to long.” Gov. Mike Huckabee
(Wake Up, Clean Up, Stand recover, they will need food, granted the request in May
Up). I want to thank everyone clothing, shelter and medi- 2000, citing Clemmons “youth
in advance for your support, cine. In the recovery effort, if when the crimes were commit-
donations to my campaign you cannot assist in providing ted.”
and your willingness to believe supplies, medicine, etc., then Before his death, Clem-
in my abilities to serve your take the expertise you have mons said “Many white people
community. I look forward to and use it for the recovery ef- will be killed” if they do not
meeting each of you on Tues- fort because in recovery, all as- right their ways.” I think it is
safe to say Maurice Clemmons
vote be heard. was “Made in America.”  No
CK: How can people get in matter what you may think
IN-CERT, Continued from contact with you and IN- about the actions of Mr. Mau-
page 25 CERT? rice Clemmons, one thing is
certain, Maurice Clemmons
KG: The basic classes we give is a product of the racism, ha-
dents we responded to. Hur- are free of charge, and the tred and bigotry black people
ricane Ike was a major one in equipment you use is free of face every day in America and
charge. The excuses are taken the elements of hatred will not
out; all you have to do is get prevail, until black people re-
when the city was shut down. the people to show up. The ceive equal justice.
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