http://www.blackpast.org/aah/organization-afro-american-unity-oaau-1965
http://www.malcolm-x.org/docs/gen_oaau.htm
Earlier this week marks the 51 Year Anniversary of the founding of The Organization Of Afro-American Unity by our Beloved & Departed Brother Malcolm X (aka El Hajj Malik El Shabazz). From my perspective it is the very founding of this organization, or at least the goals & intentions of this organization, that signaled the surety that Brother Malcolm would have to be assassinated by The U.S. Government. Modeled after The Organization Of African Unity, The OAAU was set up to form a bond between many of the newly-independent African nations with The Diaspora of Black People in America & across the globe against our common oppressors. The OAAU was formed on June 28th 1964, and built its charter with help from great minds such as John Henrik Clarke, Albert Cleage & More. Within days of its formation it would be deemed as a Threat To National Security by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover (per a July 2nd 1964 memo). Built to be a coalition of more than 50 nations, one can only marvel at what could have come about from this union. Sadly however Our Brother would be assassinated before a proper foundation, that would make a way for The OAAU to be able to live on beyond the life of its founder, could be formed. Today we honor the memory of Our Brother, and everything that he sought to achieve for US, in hope that we may continue to learn & strive to achieve the goal of Justice, Simple Human Dignities, and Control of Our Social & Political Interests. http://www.blackpast.org/aah/organization-afro-american-unity-oaau-1965 http://www.malcolm-x.org/docs/gen_oaau.htm
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