Malcolm X Birthday (1970)

About This Item

KQED News report from May 19th 1970 on the Hunters Point community of San Francisco's celebrations and remembrance for what would have been the 45th birthday of political and human rights activist Malcolm X. Features scenes of local residents describing the personal impact that Malcom X had on their lives and people enjoying live music. Ends with views of public speakers addressing crowds outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown San Francisco, including the Reverend Cecil Williams who explains that: "We are talking about the liberation of the people! And that's what we want at this particular time."

Type of material
archival news film
Duration
27:06
16mm b&w co-magnetic sound film
Rights for this video belong to
NCPB/KQED
Date aired
5/19/70
Originally aired on
KQED
Identifier
KQN 755
Views
7206

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