Today, May 19th, 2008, we celebrate the 83rd birthday of our father and commander-in-chief, El-hajj Malik el-Shabazz—Malcolm X. Although he was assassinated over 40 years ago, he is today what he has always been: a theorist, a revolutionary, a teacher, and a Black man whose political analysis was so clear, so precise, that it rings as true today as it did at the time of his assassination.
Malcolm is a man who can best speak for himself, so in discussing the continuing relevance of Malcolm X, it becomes necessary to look directly to him for an assessment of current events. In this brief essay, i use Malcolm’s words to analyze the recent Sean Bell verdict, Barack Obama, and self-defense in the greater context of Black Liberation. (more…)
From the folks who brought you “We Bombed You MOVE Niggas” comes a new film out of “the same corrupt city as Mumia the Panther.” The Philadelphia Police Department stars in:
“Officers, Come Kick Me.”
…co-staring Any-Three Niggas .
Already showing in select cities, certain to soon show in them all.
As our commander-in-cheif, Malcolm X tells us, “it’s time to stop singing and start swinging.” No more talk, no more negotiation…just a whole lot of bag-pipe playing.
nuff time since i’ve written. nuff things transpiring in the world. in case any of you are wondering what i’ve been feeling, i’ll let Bob Andy tell it.
