In the first scholarly biography of Minister Farrakhan, leader of the controversial religious movement, the Nation of Islam (NOI), Dawn-Marie Gibson challenges popular portrayals of Farrakhan in American media. Placing Farrakhan''s life and leadership in historical context, she traces his evolution from a fiery Black Nationalist in 1960s Harlem to a respected leader in sections of the USA and abroad, and uncovers Farrakhan''s work in rebuilding the NOI''s reputation following Malcolm X''s assassination.Archival material includes FBI''s files on the NOI and its leaders, Farrakhan''s writings in the Muhammad Speaks and The Final Call newspapers, and lectures and interviews from the late 1970s to the present day. Excerpts from first-hand interviews from NOI officials, pastors, imams, and community groups provide important insights into Farrakhan''s religious life.>

Vorwort
The first scholarly biography of Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, the controversial African American political and religious movement.

Autorentext
Dawn-Marie Gibson is Senior Lecturer in Twentieth-Century US History at the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.

Inhalt

Introduction

1. The Garveyite Child
2. Minister Louis X
3. Lost
4. Atonement
5. The War on Terror
6. Protest in the Age of Obama
7. Student Ministers
   Conclusion
   Bibliography
   Index