Jackson State University

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• A letter from Sergeant Kaplon of the City of New York Police Department to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), October 21, 1987.
  A letter from Sergeant Kaplon of the City of New York Police Department to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) informing her that he will be handling her allegation of misconduct by the police. There is also a copy of the complaint where Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) witnessed seeing a police officer assaulting an unknown Black male.
• Draft of a letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to "Moma," February 2, 1987.
  A draft of a letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to "Moma." Frankye Adams-Johnson is requesting her mother to pick up some court documents dating from 1963 and 1964.
• Letter from Juliet Greene to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), October 23, 1986.
  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.
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to Zala, July 12, 1986.
  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.
• Book proposal from Gil Gardner to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), June 27, 1986.
  The letter is a book proposal that Gil Gardner (from the State University of New York/College at Old Westbury) is looking for Frankye Adam Johnson's participation with. The research focuses on women who carry out political violence.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), June 15, 1986.
  In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, updates his wife on his educational and personal pursuits inside prison. He gives her advice on dealing with her health and stress. He mentions his visitation, draws comparisons between a funeral and his sentencing, and expresses pride in his child.
• Birthday card from Ashanti Alston to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), May 29, 1986.
  A birthday card from Ashanti Alston, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for 11 years for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). Ashanti Alston wishes her a happy birthday and gives her an update on her birthday gift.
• Letter and outline from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), March 5, 1986.
  In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, outlines a training and education program for Black liberation. He outlines the goals and priorities of the Black Panther Party moving forward and the means required. Instead of the usual militant rhetoric, he takes a social approach to the Revolution.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), March 5, 1986.
  In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, praises her skills as a mother. He focuses on Black Panther Party business and actions that need to be taken regarding members. He thanks her for a poem he received and informs her that he is close to completing his degree.
• Letter from Byron Hanson to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), February 9, 1986.
  Byron Harrison, fellow Black Panther Party member, expresses to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) the value he feels in communicating with someone like minded in the struggle. He asks her to send important information to other members of the Black Panther Party.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), July 13, 1985.
  In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, updates her on his prison privileges and tells her to expect a call regarding her probation and visitation rights. He mentions he has a birthday gift to be delivered, and informs her on the legal battles of other members and their needs of communication.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), July 8, 1985.
  In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, expresses disappointment in not being able to get in contact with his wife. He says that all important information that he needed to say can be relayed to her by his friend. He asks if she received any of the messages he left for her.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), December 10, 1984.
  In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, acknowledges their bad timing and his son's absence from school. He requests for honey to be included with his next food package and asks his wife if she took care of the information for the Black Panther Party.
• Mother's Day card from Ashanti Alston to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), May 1984.
  On the front of the Mother’s Day card there is a picture of a group of women. On the back of the card, Black Liberation Army (BLA) member Ashanti Aslton expresses his Mother's Day wishes to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), and he says that one day may come where there is no struggle because she deserves so much more from life.
• A letter from Ashanti Alston to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), unknown date.
  Ashanti Alston, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for 11 years for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, writes that he would like to set up love workshops for revolutionaries to make them better leaders after seeing the positive impact that being open and loved has had in his life. The letter is dated “sometime in August.”
• A photograph with a note on the back from Ashanti Alston to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), unknown date.
  Ashanti Alston, a Black Liberation Army (BLA) member who was imprisoned for 11 years for a robbery to raise money for the BLA, says that he is getting big and his beard is too. He mentions his attempt to draw Nina Simone and says that the photo is two years old. The note is dated September 17th with no year listed.
• Letter from Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to a "Dear Friend and Comrade," March 25, 1981.
  Frankye Adams-Johnson admonishes a fellow member of the Black Panther Party for requesting something dishonorable of her and says that she is always working against wrongdoing. She explains that she will not lose her sanity and that she cannot be bought.
• Letter from Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army member Walid to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), May 5, 1980.
  Walid, a fellow Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army member, begins his letter to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) by expressing his best wishes and remarks at how vividly he can remember her and her children. He focuses his attention on her trial, comparing it with his indictment that was dropped.
• Letter from Sundiata Acoli to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), April 27, 1980.
  Sundiata Acoli, a member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army (BLA) who was convicted in 1974 for the murder of a cop, writes Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) to tell her that she should do everything in her power to avoid trial and prison, because her effectiveness in the struggle would be weakened in prison.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), April 23, 1980.
  A letter from 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, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He reflects on his growth as a man and as a leader through his time in prison. He also writes a poem about growth, childhood, and leadership.
• Letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), March 24, 1980.
  A letter from 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, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He updates his wife on his mind and compares their relationship with others. He asks for pictures and encloses a bus form.
• Letter from Valdez (imprisoned member of the Black Panther Party) to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), April 7, 1980.
  Brother Valdez, an imprisoned member of the Black Panther Party, writes about Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s court case, explaining the need for people like her, and that prison would diminish her role to nothing. He tells her his desire to see a picture of her and to give his love to everyone.
• Letter from Valdez (imprisoned member of the Black Panther Party) to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), March 20, 1980.
  Brother Valdez, an imprisoned member of the Black Panther Party, updates Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) on another prisoner that wanted to write to her. He also updates her on his health and maturity. He tells her that the youth must be educated better and faster than they were, and says he will see them soon.
• Letter from Valdez (imprisoned member of the Black Panther Party) to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), February 2, 1980.
  Brother Valdez, an imprisoned member of the Black Panther Party, writes of the youth in the Party while imagining how much they have grown and learned. He details his time in prison and updates Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika) on the current situation of other members of the Party and tells her to stay strong.
• Letter from Samuel Brown to Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), unknown date.
  Samuel Brown, who was convicted in 1983 of an armed robbery of a Brinks armored truck, describes his history in education, the Black Economic Survival organization, helping the addicted, and the Crime Prevention Task Force that broke up the gangs in his area. He writes about his health issues and his involvement with the Republic of New Afrika.