Malcolm X, The Movie: Cinema as History (6/9) - Peter Balley, Al Freeman, Jr.

March 1, 1993 www.amazon.com Watch the full program: thefilmarchived.blogspot.com Elijah Muhammad (Born Elijah Poole October 7, 1897 — February 25, 1975) was an African American religious leader and activist. He was the leader of the Nation of Islam organization from 1934 until his death at age 77. Muhammad was a mentor to Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan, and boxer Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., whom he renamed Muhammad Ali. Elijah Muhammad was notably portrayed in Spike Lee's 1992 motion picture, Malcolm X (starring Denzel Washington as Malcolm X), by Al Freeman, Jr.. Co-star Albert Hall, who played the composite character "Baines" in the film, later played Muhammad in Michael Mann's 2001 film, Ali. Muhammad was also thanked in the 1996 documentary, When We Were Kings; the film is also dedicated to him. Malcolm X has been described as one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history. He is credited with raising the self-esteem of black Americans and reconnecting them with their African heritage. He is largely responsible for the spread of Islam in the black community in the United States. Many African Americans, especially those who lived in cities in the Northern and Western United States, felt that Malcolm X articulated their complaints concerning inequality better than the mainstream civil rights movement did. One biographer says that by giving expression to their frustration, Malcolm X "made clear the price that white America would have to pay if it did ...



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History of The AOH Church of God Inc "1916" Our Rich AOHCOG Heritage...

The Late Right Reverend William Thomas Phillip (1893-1973) one of the greatest religious leaders of this Christian era was thoroughly convinced in 1912 that holiness was a system through which God wanted him to serve. He was called to the ministry in 1913. Though his initial literary training was limited, he committed himself to the inevitable. He dedicated his life to God without reservation to perform the task for which he felt he had been chosen and went on to become one of the greatest religious literary and church leaders of his day. The spirit led him to go to Mobile, Alabama where he began evangelical work on March 16, 1916 he organized the Ethiopian Overcoming Holy Church of God (an all-black organization). The Church was locally incorporated on July 14, 1920. Realizing that Gods message was to all people, the name of the church was later changed on April 1, 1941 the church was incorporated in the State of Alabama as the Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God. The church spread to many parts of the United States and into foreign territories. Bishop Phillips led the church successfully for 57 years. He passed away on November 30, 1973 and Bishop Jasper Roby served as the National Presider until May 2000. In June 2000, Bishop George W. Ayers Ph.D. was voted by the Executive Board as the National/International Presiding Prelate. His position was reaffirmed in June 2002 and he presently serves. The Church has purchased property, which shall be used to expand the ...



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