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Malcolm X typed letter signed during his second visit to Africa, with outstanding content on the Muslim religion and civil rights, as he saw it. Dated 18 September 1964, letter was sent from Cairo, Egypt where he attended the second meeting of the Organization of African Unity as the representative of the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU). Malcolm X writes to "Brother Earl" in part, "…Just being away from there [The United States] gives one an entirely new picture, a much broader picture, and a much less personal picture. A thousand letters couldn't tell you what I've seen, heard and learned this summer. But I do very much doubt if any there in the States who live so closely upon (interwoven) with the race problem seldom ever see it in its true light or to the depths of all its implications and potentials. In fact being so close upon it makes one quite blind…Nothing better could have happened for me personally, or for the MMI and the OAAU, than my being away all summer. And I never could or would have planned it this way, but it has been for the best. I need not tell you that we (MMI) [Muslim Mosque, Inc.] now has the complete recognition and support of the entire Muslim World, that all in MMI will be officially recorded at and receive names from Al-Azhar here in Cairo, that they are financing complete scholarships (not just limited to religious studies) to 20 Afro-American Muslims endorsed as Muslims by MMI, which will actually serve only to open the door for hundreds, thousands, even millions of Afro-Americans to come here…and it will probably start other African governments thinking in the same direction…Some there in the States may want to criticize me for spending such a crucial summer abroad. Anything Afro-Americans want to do that doesn't include the understanding, sympathy and support of the people of Africa, Asia and Latin America in an effort to solve our complex problem can be forgotten. So the criticisms and small talk phazes me not in the least; the final results will be the judge. ALLAH has blessed me to lay successfully a religious foundation with the Muslim World that cannot be surpassed in importance (if one fully understands the implications of it), and now I'm into Africa (after leaving Kuwait) can concentrate to put the final touch to it. The main thing that the MMI and the OAAU can concentrate on is getting the case for the UN properly put together, etc. Anyone who realizes the true magnitude of our objective, and the impact it will have on the Struggle, and the good that is in is for all of our people, will definitely not let small-mindedness lessen his ability to work with almost anyone under almost any circumstances in order to see that nothing goes wrong at this crucial stage. As you can see, the elections will probably be over before I get back. It means nothing, because no matter who gets in there will never be any changes made from the White House. All of them will always be the same. The change will be made from the White House only when the combined moral force (world opinion) is marshaled in our behalf against the forces that continue to afflict our people with injustices. This is how our case will be if we can walk into the UN with the support of the Arab World, African World, Asian World and MUSLIM WORLD speaking in behalf of our HUMAN RIGHTS DRIVE! [signed] Bro Malcolm X". Letter runs 2pp. Parts of discoloration, else near fine.
Exceptional & Lengthy Malcolm X Typed Letter Signed From Egypt in 1964 -- "…we (MMI) [Muslim Mosque, Inc.] now has the complete recognition and support of the entire Muslim World…"
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