A card from fellow Black revolutionary and friend of Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), Curtis. The front of the card is a depiction of a man with a gun and text explaining that only through the gun can freedom be realized by the Black people. On the back of the card he writes “We send you this with revolutionary love and concern, Curtis.”
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He details their love as it relates to their nature and their religion. He writes of their divine connection and compares their physical love to arena warfare. He compares her presence to an engraving on his brain.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about the struggle and the lack of growth in the community and the Black Panther Party. He has grown to see the vast importance of having a functional organization. He informs her of his conversations with the children and his court proceedings.
A card from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned. The front of the card is a depiction of a bridge. She writes of the beauty of Black and imagines a day where there will be no fight, and they can be the beautiful people they truly are.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about his faith. He mentions the type of change he'd like to see before encouraging his wife to have classes on family. He attaches a poem about being an oppressed people. The letter is dated September 8th with no year specified.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about his faith and his mental state, saying he has begun to understand the psychology of people, and he has made many strides in reducing conflict among the ranks. The letter is dated August 8th with no year specified.
Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes his wife, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), from prison. He addresses his family's wellbeing and the misinformation that he's been receiving from different members of the Black Panther Party. He gives her advice on the best way to cope. The letter is dated August 1st with no year specified.
Ashanti Alston, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for 11 years for a robbery, writes about his plans to retrieve Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s art materials from her property. He tells her that he plans to be out by September and to take care of himself. The letter is dated July 16th with no year specified.
A birthday card from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York. She makes note of his strong will to survive and fight against oppression. The card is dated February 28th with no year specified.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, writes about his wonderful experience talking with his son and bonding with him. He updates her on his physical appearance before turning his attention to his comrade in another prison. The letter is dated January 6th with no year specified.
Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about his very close friend, Debbie, and the very positive impact they have on one another. He writes about his friend who is to be released from prison soon. The letter is dated January 4th with no year specified.
Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes that he has written a poem about Martin Luther King Jr., and he is thinking about writing another for his son. The letter is dated January 3rd with no year specified.
Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes that he has been thinking retrospectively about his past mistakes and regrets. He also tells about his health and thanks her for the birthday wishes.
Helen writes her friend Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to ask about some pictures she received from her asking if she wants them back. She also mentions that she will be traveling to Connecticut soon and will need to be shown around town. She signs the letter “The Elder Nzigha.”
Frankye Adams-Johnson writes to her mother about her childhood, her mother's love, and the effect that it has had on her in life. She questions every event in her life. She is writing to make peace with her mother and everything that has happened.
Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) writes to her business associate, Abu, regarding their current business arrangement, the conflict arising from it, and her overall health. She acknowledges that she owes him money for merchandise sold. She thanks Abu for the opportunity to visit Africa and adds a note about a $100 check sent with the letter.
Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s friend Ladun Adaramola writes to apologize for not visiting the last time she and her family were in New York and that she hopes to see her soon.
Joyce tells Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) about the wonderful experience she is having in Jamaica. She mentions their deep bond and shared divine mission of being novelists, and she tells Frankye Adams-Johnson that she is on the right path.
David writes to apologize to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) for not being sensitive to her feelings and leaving before they could speak with one another the last time they saw each other.
Richard, a natural healer and herbal medicine specialist, writes Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) regarding the herbal remedies and medicine that she received. He also addresses their strong relationship and the future of the movement from his viewpoint.
In this letter, Jo, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)'s sister, is writing to update her with the extensive traveling she's been doing in her search for different employment opportunities. She also addresses her communication limitations.
Juliet Greene is updating Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) on the current weather and school operations back in Jamaica after having a wonderful experience together. She also mentions that she will be in the U.S. soon to continue her education.
A letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York. She expresses her gratitude to him and his family for the love, support, and kindness they show her and updates him on her travel to Mississippi.
A letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to her husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York. She is apologizing to him for being too busy to visit him and acknowledges a change in their relationship.
Geiyo, an imprisoned Black Panther Party member, updates Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) of his movement throughout the prison, saying he just arrived at his new location and received his belongings. He writes about his feelings surrounding the upcoming verdict of his trial and expresses his deep love for her for being the woman that she is.
