The National Black United Front will be sponsoring a trip from Washington DC to Harlem NY, to participate in the 51st Annual Malcolm X Day Piligrimage to the eternal resting place of Malcolm and Betty Shabazz. In addition to the ceremony, paticipants will also be able to visit the historic 125th Street in Harlem NY.
Buses and Cars will assemble at the Harlem State Office Building on 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd at 9:00 AM and proceed at 10:00 AM to Ferncliff Cementary in Hartsdale, NY. The Ceremony will last approximatelyone hour after which we will return to Harlem to take part in several activities and rallies sponsored by many organizations throughout the day.
The O.A.A.U. initiated the pilgrimage in 1965, after the burial of Malcolm X, to honor and show respect for our people’s fallen leader as well as to educate future generations about the legacy of Malcolm X and his effort to liberate African People’s minds and bodies. The ceremony was designed by Sister Ella Collins, the sister of Malcolm X, then President of the O.A.A.U., and was directed by her until Rodnell Collins, Bro. James Small and Bro. Willie Stark were appointed to continue the pilgrimage. Today the pilgrimage is led by a new generation of young leaders.
Transportation will depart the Anacostia Metro Station at 4:00 am and return at 10:30 pm.
