Living Black History

 Angela Davis, Marvin X, Sonia Sanchez

 

On orders from Gov. Ronald Reagan, Marvin X was removed from lecturing at Fresno State University, 1969, along with Angela Davis, who was removed from the University of California,

Los Angeles at the same time.  Entering the State College Board of Trustees meeting, Gov. Reagan said, "I want Marvin X removed by any means necessary!" Marvin X was removed after the Governor found out he had refused to fight in Vietnam. Angela was removed for being a Black Communist.

"A notable and articulate advocacy of black conscientious objection came from
the Nation of Islam. In 1942 Elijah Muhammad was arrested in Chicago and
convicted of sedition, conspiracy and violation of the draft laws. After
serving time in a federal penitentiary until 1946, Muhammad continued in his
beliefs. Two decades later he vigorously urged his followers to refuse
participation in the Vietnam War. Among those who listened were world
heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali and Marvin X."
--Lorenzo Thomas, University of Houston, TX