MUHAMMAD'S MOSQUE NO. 413-Lenox Avenue New York 26, New York July 31, 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King C/O Southern Christian Leadership Conference 334 Auburn Avenue Atlanta 3, Georgia Dear Sirs The present racial crisis in this country carries within it, powerful destructive ingredients that may soon erupt into an uncontrollable explosion. The seriousness of this situation demands that immediate steps must be taken to solve this crucial problem, by those who have genuine concern, before the racial powder keg explodes. A United Front involving all Negro factions, elements, and their leaders is absolutely necessary. A racial explosion is more destructive then a nuclear explosion. If capitalistic Kennedy and communistic Khrushchev can find something in common on which to form a United Front despite their tremendous ideological differences, it is a disgrace for Negro leaders not to be able to submerge our "minor" differences in order to seek a common solution to a common problem posed by a Common Enemy. On Saturday, August 10th, from 1 - 7 P.m., the muslims ere sponsoring another giant outdoor rally at 1i6th Street and Lenox Avenue. Two previous rallies this summer at the same location, attracted 5000 to 7000 Harlemites respectively. We expect our largest crowd this time, rain or shine. We are inviting several Negro leaders to oive their analysis of the present race problem and also their solution. We will also explain fir. Muhammad's solution. There will be no debating, arguing, criticizing, or condemning. I will moderate the meeting and guarantee order and courtesy for all speakers, This rally is designed not only to reflect the spirit of unity, but it will give you a chance to present your views to the largest and most explosive elements in metropolitan New York.(2) If you cannot come, please send your representative. Invita- tions to participate have been sent to: Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, Dr. Adam C. Powell, James Farmer, Whitney Young, A. Phillip Randolph, Dr. Ralph Bunche, Dr. Joseph H. Jackson, and James Forman, An immediate reply would be appreciated. Your Brother, Make im Malcolm X, Minister MUHAMMAD'S NEW YORK mosque