MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, January 5, 1968 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American communities, especially items concerning the Nation of Islam.
The bold banner headline: "FARMING: SELF HELP!" with a related article on pg. 2. Other articles within include: "Black Life in Birmingham: 1967" "Wants World Non-White Olympic boycott" ""Did Amazing black Civilization Discover Americas 6,000 Years Ago?" "Women In Islam" and so much more.
A box within the masthead has: "Dedicated to Freedom, Justice and Equality for the so-called Negro. The Earth Belongs to Allah."
Complete in 28 pages, tabloid size, a few minor creases, minimal wear, generally nice.