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respect among American Negroes. They approve of the way the Muslims live. “ “=, | Lacking knowledge of the complete teachings of the cult, some Negroes see the _ economic advantages only. Attracted by constant publicity about the claimed rehabilitation of criminals, and seeing the many photographs of well-dressed ministers and members of the elite guard, Fruit of Islam (FOI), they are ARIS TE eM, impressed with the apparent success the NOI has had in bettering conditions et. a - eitthese members. They feel that anything that could help the Negro must be good a Those Negroes who read the NOI newspaper, '"}Viuhammad Speaks,” "gee in every issue a list of ten demands--'"What the Muslims Want."' The first three of these demands--full and complete freedom, equal justice under the law, equality of opportunity--are fundamental principles which make up the American nm Lp a ere panera Seicaitis Shans al PRE: peat 7nd rome: AE tatty a te ale tM ge we 6 NM 1 Mpa tate PO —_ A eee come fo. creed and are desired by all segments of our society. But other stated demands A - @f the Muslims include land for a nation of their own, exemption from all | - * taxation, freedom from prisons for all Negroes, and 60 forth. These are | impracticable, but many uneducated Negroes cannot help being receptive to on some of these demands. | | Also impressed by publicity on the NOI are Negro criminals serving ee TPE agen renee ” Muslim activity within the prisons as an outlet for protest against their situation. * &. in Federal and State prisons. They are a very receptive group, who see ary tas z