UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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    Identifier

    35160004356698

    Creation Date

    2-27-1975

    Subject—Topics

    Civil Rights Movement

    Description

    Chicago: Standing before a a giant portrait of Elijah Muhammad, one of his sons, Wallace addresses thousands of the Nation of Islam (Black Muslims) at their annual Savior's Day observance at the International Amphitheatre 2/26. Wallace, 40, was proclaimed the new leader of the sect, succeeding his father, Elijah Muhammed, 77, who died 2/25.

    Format

    BW Photograph, 11" x 8.5"

    Source

    United Press International

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    Keywords

    African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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