Poster advertising a Last Poets performance, 1970s
In 1977, the Dar-ul-Islam in Norfolk, Virginia, used this poster to promote a “Jama’at Community Bazaar” featuring a performance by the Last Poets.
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The Teachings of W. D. Muhammad Book 1, 1976
In 1976, Imam W. D. Mohammed (then known as W. D. Muhammad) published "The Teachings of W. D. Muhammad Book 1."
Qur’an stand, 1975
Commonly found in many Black Muslim households, this Qur’an stand was owned by Imam Warith Deen Mohammed in 1975.
Flier for speaking event by Minister Farrakhan, 1973
This flier is for a speaking event by Minister Louis Farrakhan in Queens, New York, in 1973.
Business sign for Nation of Islam International Trades Division, 1970s
This is a sign for the International Trades Division of the Nation of Islam (NOI), which by the mid-1970s, was importing thousands of pounds of whiting fish from Peru.
Wooden prayer beads owned by Suliaman El-Hadi, late 20th century
These wooden prayer beads belonged to Suliaman El-Hadi, a member of the pioneering spoken word group The Last Poets.
Jersey for the Milwaukee Bucks worn and signed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 1973-1975
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wore this jersey when he played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1970s.
Diploma from the Muhammad University of Islam, February 21, 1969
In 1969, Bobby 6X Jones received this diploma upon successfully completing eighth grade at the Muhammad University of Islam (MUI), part of the network of primary and secondary schools operated by the Nation of Islam (NOI).