Published by
Sepia, American, 1948 - 1983
Subject of
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
Muhammad, Elijah, American, 1897 - 1975
Date
May 1975
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 13 3/16 x 10 1/4 in. (33.5 x 26 cm)
Description
A "Sepia" magazine from May 1975, volume 25 number 5. It has a bright blue cover with a red rectangular logo field in the upper left corner with the name "SEPIA' in white letters. The title reads "THE / BLACK / MUSLIMS/ Who will/ inherit/ their/ $80 million/ empire?" The cover features a large picture of Elijah Muhammad in sunglasses and embroidered cap, with the caption "Elijah Muhammad: 1897-1975" in white letters to the left of the image. Below this image are two smaller pictures; in the lower left corner is an image of Wallace and Herbert Muhammad, wearing Fruit of Islam uniforms. In the lower right corner is an image of Muhammad Ali in a suit and tie.
Place printed
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
magazines (periodicals)
Topic
Black Press
Communities
Identity
Mass media
Nation of Islam
Religion
Resistance
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Becca Nu'Mani
Object number
2013.39.8
Restrictions & Rights
© Sepia
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd504da9391-255a-4450-967f-7e85fbf367d3

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