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Original program from the funeral of Malcolm X on February 27, 1965, twelve pages, 5 x 7.5, with the front cover reading: "In Memorium of Haj Malik Shabazz (the former Malcolm X) who died martyred for the cause of Islam and the enlightenment and uplifting of his people." In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light creasing and handling wear. Accompanied by an original printed 8.5 x 11 handbill issued by the Federation for Independent Political Action, requesting stores along 125th Street in Harlem, New York City, to “close Friday from 3 on and all day Saturday in respect for Malcolm and in observance of what he meant to our community and all oppressed people.” The upper apportion features bold text: “Malcolm Gave His Life / Sister Betty Gave Her Husband / Four Babies Gave Their Father.”
Hosted at the Faith Temple of the Church of God in Christ in Harlem, the funeral of Malcolm X attracted Civil Rights leaders such as John Lewis, Bayard Rustin, James Forman, James Farmer, Jesse Gray, and Andrew Young. Actor and activist Ossie Davis delivered the eulogy, proclaiming Malcolm X as 'our shining black prince…who didn't hesitate to die because he loved us so.' Loudspeakers were set up outdoors for the overflow crowd, and a local television station carried a live broadcast of the service.
