Celebrating the 97th Birthday Anniversary of MALCOLM X - our Shining Black Prince - May 19, 2022

By Gloria DULAN-Wilson

Hello All!

 

ICYMI:  Today, Thursday, May 19, 2022 marks the 97th Birthday Anniversary of our own BLACK Shining Prince, Brother El Hajj Malik El Shabazz - also known as MALCOLM X.

 

 

Though he is with the ancestors, his legend and legacy still remain - and his words of wisdom are as true today as when he first enunciated them to brothers and sisters looking to shake the yoke of oppression and self hate.

Brother Malcolm stood up to white racist police, news media, legislations and the sycophants who curried their favors by being the uncle toms who would sell their own people down the river for a shew pennies, a pat on the head and a token job, or - worse yet - a token title.

Brother Malcolm is the epitome of what a Black man can do when he decides to throw off the lies, deceit, hatred, and division that most of us had suffered under for years, and follow the concept of "Do For Self" - as enunciated by the Nation of Islam.  He went from thug and drugs to leader, activist, philosopher, husband, father, family man - his transformative example has been the beacon of hope for many Black men who had been told they weren't worthy, no good, etc.  

His lovely wife (and my SOROR) Sister Betty Shabazz, was a nurse, educator, Icon, activist, mom and widow who maintained the legacy and example of Brother Malcolm  - despite efforts to perevent her from doing so.  She became the Dean of students at Medgar Evers College,  in Brooklyn, NY - carrying on the work of her late husband, while raising their six beautiful daughters, and continuing to teach his wisdom and knowledge. - as well as that of oher own.

For those of you who have not yet done so, what better way to honor his legacy than to read his book,  THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X,  co-written by Alex Haley (of Roots), where you will indeed gain even more insight as to the intrinsic value of this Brother, Activist, Hero, Martyr, Icon!!   Once you've done so, you will realize why each and every year it is even more important to never let the accomplishments and wisdom of this Fine Black Man die. 

My Blessings, condolences and respect to his daughters: Soror Attallah, Ilyasah, Gamilah, Malaak, Qubilah, and Malikah.  And fold remembrances to my Sister/Soror/Friend, his widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz.  

As with other Black wise men, who have been cut down in their prime for standing up for  Black people - Medgar Evers,  Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; or have been persecuted, lied upon, and harassed, their message is as relevant and today as the day they uttered then,  

So teach your children, and always remember the sacrifice they made for us, the wisdom they shared with us, the vision they had for us - as we celebrate the 97th Birthday of 

Brother Malik El Shabazz.

NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Stay Blessed & 

ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria DULAN-Wilson

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAY BLESSED

Malcolm X's daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz' Book-Signing - Belmont Mansion, Philadelphia, PA February 2, 2014

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What a great beginning to Black History Month!  Ilyasah Shabazz is a friend and one of my favorite people on the planet.  She, along with her other sisters, has been instrumental in keeping the memory and achievements of her wonderful father and mother - the great Malcolm X, also known as El Hajj Malik el Shabazz, and Dr. Betty Shabazz - alive.  Dr. Betty Shabazz was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's New York Alumnae Chapter, and a dear friend. 

This is a great moment in history you won't want to miss, as she shares her thoughts and experiences as the daughter of these two wonderful icons of Black History.

The American Women Hertiage Society Inc. Presents Malcolm X's daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz' Book-Signing on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the famed Historic Belmont Mansion Underground Railroad Museum from  2:00PM to 4:00PM -

                                                2000 Belmont Mansion Drive

                                                Philadelphia, PA  19131

                                                215-878-8844/215-878-9439 (fax)

                                                www.belmontmansion.org

SO SAVE THE DATE!! and be part of this outstanding Black History Month Event with Author, Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X. 

RSVP BY CALLING:  215-878-8844
This event is open to the public.
A free will offering will be collected.

YOU MAY ALSO RSVP VIA EMAIL
bthorn1653@aol.com

OR CONTACT:

Audrey Johnson Thornton

President Emerita/CEO

American Women's Heritage Society, Inc.

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Special Event Newsletter   February 1st 2014 The Belmont Mansion is pleased  to invite you to a Book-Signing Malcolm X's and Dr. Betty Shabazz's  third daughter Author  ILYASAH SHABAZZ    Sunday February 2nd @ 2-4pm Underground Railroad Museum At Belmont Mansion 2000 Belmont Mansion Drive  Philadelphia, PA 19131 RSVP~215.878.8844      Log on and Listen!  The Gist of Freedom with host Ilyasah Shabazz  WWW.BlackHistoryBLOG.Com Click images to listen to the Archive Interviews.           Join Our Mailing List "Ilyasah Shabazz has written a compelling and lyrical coming-of-age story as well as a candid and heart-warming tribute to her parents.Growing Up X is destined to become a classic." Spike Lee

 

SPECIAL EVENT ALERT: Homegoing Services for El Hajj Malcolm Latif El Shabazz, Grandson of Human Rights Activists, Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Thursday, May 30th

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By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Brothers and sisters:

I just received this media advisory from Terrie Williams, spokesperson for the Shabazz family, outlining the date and details for the homegoing service for young brother Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Our Black Shining Prince Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik El Shabazz) and his beloved wife (and my soror/friend) Betty Shabazz.  I am sharing it with you so that you may in turn gather with the family in their time of grief and offer condolences and comfort to them at the tragic loss of this young brother, who was working so diligently and valiantly to move forward and continue his grandfather's work.

The information is as follows:

MEMORIAL SERVICE CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF

MALCOLM LATIF SHABAZZ

(October 8, 1984 – May 9, 2013)

  

 

El Hajj Malcolm Latif El Shabazz,

Grandson of Human Rights Activists,

Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz

WHAT:      Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for Malcolm Latif Shabazz, 28, has been confirmed.  The service is open to the public and media.

 

WHEN:     THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

                  10 AM -12 NOON
 

WHERE:   First Corinthian Baptist Church

                   1912 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (between W. 115^th and 116^th Streets),    Manhattan                             

                   Rev. Michael A. Walrond, Jr., Senior Pastor                   

                

                   *For comment, please contact family spokesperson, Terrie M. Williams at tmwms@terriewilliams.com or 917-902-7668 (c).

 

Malcolm Latif Shabazz entered into this earthly realm on October 8, 1984 in Paris, France, and departed from it on May 9, 2013 in Mexico City, Mexico. He is the father of Ilyasah Saudi Shabazz; the son of Qubilah Bahiya-Shabazz and L.A. Bouasba; and the eldest grandson of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X) and Dr. Betty Dean Sanders Shabazz.  Malcolm embraced his legacy and with reverence for his grandfather, identified himself as the grandson, namesake and first male heir of the greatest revolutionary of the 20^th century.  Malcolm, who was destined to live a revolutionary life in the 21^st century, followed in the footsteps of his great-grandfather and grandfather to become a human rights activist committed to the struggle for self-determination for all oppressed people.  

On the journey to fulfill his destiny, Malcolm completed his Hajj and visited the tomb of Hazrat Zainab, the granddaughter of the prophet Muhammad (AS).  He returned to teach Islam and the love of the Ahlul Bayt Prophet’s Household (AS).  Malcolm would also speak out against injustice wherever he encountered it in the world as he courageously pursued his grandfather’s mission of peace and freedom for all.

Malcolm was a passionate advocate for ending violence in communities of the Diaspora and a staunch opponent of the U.S. prison industrial complex.  He routinely visited world-renown activists incarcerated since the 1960’s and commanded the respect of world luminaries such as United States activist and human rights strategist, Yuri Kochiyama; the late Islamic scholar, Shaykh Amri, of Medina; and the Ulama Scholars at the Hawza Ilmiya Zainabiyah Islamic Seminary in Damascus, Syria. 

Malcolm became a student and a teacher amongst his peers as well as a son within his community of elders. He lived and worked among people wherever called upon around the globe.  He was fluent in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. Malcolm’s international travel destinations included Saudi Arabia, Qatar, France, Holland, Canada, Syria and the UAE.  He also crisscrossed the United States in response to endless requests for his appearance as guest lecturer on college and university campuses, as well as at junior and senior high schools and neighborhood community centers. 

Malcolm also committed himself to aid in the building of several Masjids and educational centers throughout the United States. He consistently emphasized the need for qualitative changes in the overall American education system. His vision was to ensure adequate educational opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status.  Malcolm was collaborating with educators at the University of California Berkley toward that end. 

Wherever there was a need, Malcolm endeavored to meet it. He was traveling in Mexico on May 9, 2013, in response to a call to aid the plight of African-Mexican construction workers.  To honor him, his life, his service and his sacrifice—and to honor all of the men of his family heritage who set the standard for him—we must continue the quest for peace, equality and freedom for all. Together in the struggle, we can ensure the victory.

Malcolm was predeceased by his grandparents, Hajj Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X) and Dr. Betty Shabazz. He is survived by his daughter, Ilyasah Saudi Shabazz; mother, Qubilah-Bahiyah Shabazz; aunts: Attallah, Ilyasah, Gamilah, Malikah & Malaak; cousins Malik Shabazz-Pizarro and children and Julie Pleasant and children; great uncles (maternal) Shelmon Sandlin Jr. (wife Patricia), Rev Stanley Sandlin (wife Janette); great aunt (paternal) Hilda Little; cousins  Shelmon Sandlin, III, Parris Sandlin (wife Darlene), Patrick Sandlin, Candace Sandlin, Tiffany Sandlin, Stanley Sandlin, Jr.; and paternal cousins, Steven Jones (Quran, Kahaile, Bobbi, Steven Jr., Shalisha Franklin, Klorissa, Kari Johnson, Deborah Jones (Elphonse “Drummer” Brown, LeAsah Brown, Shahara Brown, Shawn Durr (Malcolm Durr and Dontae Durr).

Young Malcolm has joined the pantheon of the African Holy Ghosts, and will continue his great work alongside his Grandfather and Grandmother, and all those who have likewise dedicated and sacrificed their lives so that we could continue to move forward.  Please do not let his sacrifice be in vain or go unrewarded.

Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
Gloria Dulan-Wilson