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MALCOLM X. SCHATT, ROY. Group of five gelatin silver prints of Malcolm X, taken while on the "Long John Nebel" radio program. 8 x 10 with the photographer's stamps and signatures on the reverse of each photograph. Of the five, only one shot was printed later and dated "'92" by Schatt. New York City, June 20, 1964
Five candid photographs of Malcolm X, taken while on Long John Nebel's late night radio show, on June 20th 1964. In addition to Malcolm X, actor P.J. Sidney, author Charles E. Silverman, and attorney Martin Berger discussed important social and political issues relative to African-Americans. Nebel began by reading telegrams from the listening audience, addressing topics such as giving the American Negro an identity, finding a common denominator they can all relate to, looking to the future rather than the past. Malcolm X stressed the importance of "honest communication" between the races. A telegram criticizing the use of the term "Negro" as derogatory led to a heated discussion on the word. Sidney said that worrying about terminology isn't as important as remedying the racial situation, while Malcolm X argued in favor of having "Negroes" choose their own term of identification as a means of empowerment. A recording of this show is available on-line.
