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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated May 3, 1962 partially reads, "The president of the Moslem Association of America at Los Angeles today said identification of the Black Muslim cult as 'the Moslems' has been a source of 'embarrassment and distress' to Moslems living in Los Angeles and around the world. Mustafa Siam said the religion of Islam teaches brotherhood, and disclaimed any connection with the Black Muslim Brotherhood which recently figured in a riot and grand jury investigation request. Wednesday, nine well-dressed Black Muslims were arraigned in Los Angeles Municipal Court on charges resulting from the riot Friday night between police officers and members of the fanatical anti-white sect." Tight-lipped, neatly dressed, the defendants coldly watched photographers.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Nation of Islam (Chicago, Ill.) Black Muslims--California--Los Angeles Courthouses--California--Los Angeles Arraignment--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection photographs
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