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.
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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).
Egg carton from Muslim Farms, 1968
This egg carton is from Muslim Farms, Inc., part of the network of commercial farms owned and operated by the Nation of Islam (NOI) in the 1960s and ‘70s.
Organization of Afro-American Unity Inc. Aims and Objectives, 1965
This double-sided folded leaflet outlines the aims and objectives of the Organization of Afro-American Unity, Inc. (OAAU), founded by Malcolm X in 1964.
Training robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, 1964
Muhammad Ali wore this robe in 1964, while training at the now legendary 5th Street Gym in Miami, Florida.
Tape recorder used by Malcolm X at Mosque No. 7, 1960
Malcolm X used this tape recorder in 1960 when he served as minister of the Nation of Islam’s (NOI’s) Mosque No. 7 in Harlem.