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Digital History

Digital History: Black Nationalism and Black Power

For Students 9th - 10th
There were two methods of protesting discrimination of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement: follow Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X. Find out about the Black Panther Party, Black Nationalism, and Black Power.
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Other

A Historical Look at the Honorable Elijah Muhammad

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an excellent description of Elijah Muhammad's life, religious beliefs, and influence. It is very detailed and informative, written from the perspective of the Nation of Islam.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Malcolm X

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice, concise biography on the life of Malcolm X from Wikipedia that provides information on his involvement with the Nation of Islam, his leaving the organization, his pilgrimage to Mecca, and his assassination.
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Black Past

Black Past: Malcolm X

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article recounts the course of Malcolm X, a fiery speaker and supporter of Black Nationalism.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Elijah Muhammad

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Elijah Muhammad, founder and leader of the Nation of Islam. Note that Wikipedia is a public source, not a scholarly one.
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Other

Afgen.com: Elijah Muhammad

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short, but detailed biography from Afgen.com of Elijah Muhammad's life and religious influence. It is an excellent place to start research.
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African American Literature Book Club

African American Literature Book Club: Elijah Muhammad

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the role of Elijah Muhammad as the "Messenger of Allah." It includes a picture, a video [20:38] of a rare interview with Muhammad, and a link to one of Elijah Muhammad's books, 100 Answers to the Most Common 100...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Elijah Muhammad

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the black separatist religious movement known as the Nation of Islam (sometimes called Black Muslims) in the United States.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Nation of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts on The Nation of Islam, the Black Muslims who were led by Elijah Muhammad and advocated black nationalism and black separatism.
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Curated OER

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the role of Elijah Muhammad as the "Messenger of Allah." It includes a picture and links to a bibliography of Elijah Muhammad's writings.