Document about A CONTINUING CONFERENCE: CRISIS IN BLACK LEADERSHIP sponsored by The Malcolm X Pan African Institute on April 15, 1973 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The conference was called to address some problems affecting the "leadership" within the Black Community. It was not intended to be a problem-solving effort; rather, it was an attempt to call attention to political realities facing progressive elements of leadership and questions - mostly philosophical ones - that persons in leadership roles ought to be concerned about. Thus, the first meeting was rather selective, including roughly 50 people. Four major points were discussed: 1. Black leadership in historical prospective, 2. The unsolved...
Document about A CONTINUING CONFERENCE: CRISIS IN BLACK LEADERSHIP sponsored by The Malcolm X Pan African Institute on April 15, 1973 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The conference was called to address some problems affecting the "leadership" within the Black Community. It was not intended to be a problem-solving effort; rather, it was an attempt to call attention to political realities facing progressive elements of leadership and questions - mostly philosophical ones - that persons in leadership roles ought to be concerned about. Thus, the first meeting was rather selective, including roughly 50 people. Four major points were discussed: 1. Black leadership in historical prospective, 2. The unsolved question of ideology facing Black leadership, 3. The role of institutions in the Black Community, and 4. The Mass-Media as it affects Black leadership. Papers were read on each topic by members of the Malcolm X Pan African Institute. We learned that the base of people who participated was not broad enough. Therefore, we are attempting to expand the consciousness level of this institution by inviting more people across the board, from age, to ideology, demonstrated ability, or potential for leadership roles. The reconvening of the conference will focus on two levels, one relatively academic and the other practical, dealing with concrete action. Information will be shared about African Liberation Day (ALD), on May 26, 1973, which the Malcolm X Pan African Institute believes will help raise the level of Black consciousness in the area of Black International Affairs, which is a must for all progressive Black peoples.
