This collection showcases the rich legacies of HBCUs through the medium of text. It includes both published and unpublished items such as reports, correspondence, legal documents, books, essays, government publications, and journals.
The letter contains several questions for Attorney Richard E. Jones as well as copies of two reports: comparative report on percentage of minority student enrollment in Topeka Public Schools for the 1988-1989 school year and a minority staffing report by building for certificated (CT) and non-certificated (NC) staff of the school district.
In this letter, Lead Defense Attorney K. Gary Sebelius responds to requests from ACLU Attorney Chris Hansen about several outstanding interrogatories of the fourth set and third request for documents. Sebelius offers explanations for some of the missing documents and also reports that some of the documents have already been delivered.
Lead Defense Attorney K. Gary Sebelius writes to ACLU Attorney Chris Hansen to inform him of changes made to the pre-trial deposition schedule. William Lamson's name is handwritten on the top of page one and refers to his deposition dates of August 19-21, 1986, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Lead Defense Attorney K. Gary Sebelius writes to ACLU Attorney Chris Hansen to provide a list of the 5 expert witnesses the defendants will call in the trial and also to request the names and subject matters for the plaintiffs' fact witnesses.
A cover letter from Lead Defense Attorney K. Gary Sebelius in response to ACLU Attorney Chris Hansen’s request for documents pertaining to the expert defense witness Dr. Herbert Walberg. Sebelius says he will send the documents before the deposition of Dr. Walberg even though they are marked “confidential and privileged.”
Lead Defense Attorney K. Gary Sebelius writes to ACLU Attorney Chris Hansen, stating that he might need more time to respond to certain interrogatories and that the scope of the discovery period might need to be narrowed.
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.
Kuwasi Balagoon (aka Donald Weems) was a Black Liberation Army Member (BLA) who was imprisoned in 1969. He writes to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to detail the conscious change that the revolutionaries and prisoners need to undergo. He believes there are too many contradicting messages and they must maintain an organizational structure and single message.
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.
Juliet Greene is writing to keep Frankye Adams-Johnson updated of her travel to the United States after not hearing from her in a while. She thanks her for a poem and tells her of her skill in writing stories, and with their skills combined, they could make some money.
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.
Written on Middlesex County Workhouse letterhead, where Joanne Chesimard (Assata Shakur) was being held in connection with a 1973 police shooting. She writes to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum in response to his letters and to catch up. She notes that she is hesitant toward religion, but believes Islam teaches the mental processes needed for revolution.
Written on Middlesex County Workhouse letterhead, where Joanne Chesimard (Assata Shakur) was being held in connection with a 1973 police shooting. She writes to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum that she heard about his marriage and wrote a love poem for them. She thanks him for his book suggestions and writes about the other prisoners attitudes’ toward books.
Jennifer Hirsch of the ACLU (on behalf of Elvia Rosales Arriola) writes to William Lamson seeking descriptions for data he compiled for their response to Topeka School District’s first set of interrogatories. Some of the descriptions about data on optional attendance zones transfer plans are missing.
Huey G. is writing this letter to keep Maureen Glaser updated on his schoolwork and his performance in his classes. He says that nothing will hold him back from his education and that he will be taking summer classes to make up work he missed in a class.
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.”
Hasan Sababa is writing to introduce himself as a fellow revolutionary. He makes himself and his revolutionary brothers available to her at their full disposal. He writes that he does not know the details of her case, so can’t speak on it, but does give his viewpoint of the American court system, telling her not to expect justice.
Harold Simmons (Hodari Diallo), a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, writes to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum. He copies an article detailing his and two other members' court proceedings. He explains their mission was to disrupt the court system, and believes they achieved a victory for the people.
Harold Simmons (Hodari Diallo), a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, writes to Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to tell him he was sentenced to 25 years and is currently in segregated lockup, still being harassed by the police. He explores corruption in the community before mentioning an essay he read.
Gunnie James Haskins, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, is writing to update Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to express happiness in the fact that their book is becoming a reality and the revolution is still happening in different ways.
Gunnie James Haskins, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, is writing to update Nuh Abdul Qaiyum of his current condition and the treatment of the other prisoners. He tells him of their court proceedings and gives his idea for a collaborative book about the BLA.
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.
Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) writes to a fellow Black woman who is a member of the Black Panther Party. She discusses Zala's selfish behavior surrounding the recent sentencing of herself as well as the sentencing of Zala’s husband and its impact on everyone. She tells her that they must stay aware of their true enemy, and that is neither of them.
Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) writes to her imprisoned husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum. She writes about her loneliness, her upcoming trial, their family, and love. She mentions her growth away from fear, and the different legal battles she is fighting. The letter is dated November 21st and 23rd with no year specified.
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 writes about their marriage and how much each of them has grown during their time apart. Letter is dated “Sunday the 15th.”
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.
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 writes about her feelings and the effects their meetings at the prison are having on her.
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 writes about the grief and pain they are feeling and she warns of their oppressors and their plans.
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 deep love for him and her resentment at the police for not allowing them to be together. She also writes about her faith.
