Cointelpro Black Extremist Part 20

FOIPA COVER SHEET FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO) BLACK EXTREMIST 100-448006 SECTION 12 FREEDOM, INFORMATION) ACT FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION THE BEST COPY OBTAINABLE IS INCLUDED IN THE REPRODUCTION OF THESE DOCUMENTS. PAGES INCLUDED THAT ARE BLURRED, LIGHT, OR OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO READ ARE THE RESULT OF THE CONDITION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. NO BETTER COPY CAN BE REPRODUCED. Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 7/14/69 SAC, BALTIMORE (157-2520) P SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (VISUAL AIDS) Re Bureau airtel to Albany, dated 4/24/69; and Baltimore letter to Bureau, dated 5/23/69. Enclosed for the Bureau a e 39 copies of glossy 8" x 10" photographs taken at a Black Panther Party (BPP) rally on May 1, 1969, a Baltimore, Maryland. (2)- Bureau (REGISTERED MAIL) (Encl. 39) 1-4760 Baltimore (3) [REDACTED] 10.1126 25 JUL 15 1969 ENCLOSURE ENC. BEHIND FILE CUL181969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 9010-108-00 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : Director, FBI (100-448006) DATE: 7/14/69 FROM SAC, Indianapolis (157-761) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST HATE PROGRAM RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTHER PARTY) CST Re Indianapolis letter to Bureau 6/30/69 and Bureau letter to San Francisco 7/2/69. The Indianapolis Chapter of the Black Panther Party (BPP) has in recent weeks been collecting or attempting to collect funds for the purpose of starting a Breakfast for School Children Program. At least one church has been contacted by the BPP in an attempt to obtain a place to have their breakfast program. The church advised the BPP that they would have to get the proper permits such as food handlers! permits, etc., if they wanted to use the church facilities. The church contacted was the which is about one block from BPP Headquarters. Inasmuch as they have contacted at least one church, it is felt they will continue to either get that church or one of the other churches near their headquarters. In referenced Bureau letter, the Bureau advised that certain articles were available for use as counterintelligence against the BPP. It is felt that since the BPP is currently trying to locate a place to have their Breakfast Program, it is felt that if a copy of each of the articles enclosed in referenced letter were sent to each of the four churches which are close to BPP Headquarters that this might have a good effect as a This page is a cover sheet for a declassified FBI document related to COINTELPRO. It features a large, circular seal with an American flag motif and the words "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT" inscribed around it. The document's title is prominently displayed in bold capital letters, indicating it pertains to "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PRIVACY ACTS," with the subject identified as "(COINTELPRO) BLACK EXTREMIST" and a case number "100-448006." The bottom of the page contains the official heading "FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION." There are no photographs, handwritten notes, official stamps, filled-in forms, wiretap logs, surveillance schedules, operational charts, redactions, or visual evidence of surveillance methods. currently trying to locate a place to have their Breakfast Program, it is felt that if a copy of each of the articles enclosed in referenced letter were sent to each of the four churches which are close to BPP Headquarters that this might have a good effect as a counterintelligence move against the BPP. It is felt by the Indianapolis Division that a quick counterintelligence move might successfully bring to a halt their attempts to establish a breakfast program. The Indianapolis Division, therefore, will be submitting a letter requesting the authority to anonymously send literature con- cerning the BPP Breakfast Program to the four ministers of the churches that are most likely to be used by BPP. - Bureau (RM) (3) Indianapolis REC-33/50 4 JUL 16 1969 2 6 JUL 23 1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan Milicon ITT. SECT. 2 UNITED STATES DOV NMENT Memorandum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006). DATE: 7/14/69 KOM : SAC, SEATTLE (157-721) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BLACK PANTHER PARTY - BPP) Re Seattle letter to Bureau, 6/30/69. In response to instructions contained in Bureau letter to Baltimore, 11/25/68, the following information is furnished: I. OPERATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION No operations are currently under consideration. BPP meetings are currently being held to designate new leadership following a recent power struggle [REDACTED] and his followers and BPP members desiring new leader- ship. As soon as the new leadership is determined, Cointelpro operations will be considered. II. OPERATIONS BEING EFFECTED None. III. TANGIBLE RESULTS None. IV. DEVELOPMENTS OF COUNTERINTELLIGENCE INTEREST At the current time the Seattle Chapter of the BPP is in the middle of a power struggle to determine the eventual leadership of the organization. Operations of Seattle Chapter BPP have been disrupted and BPP membership is believed to be at an all-time low. As pointed out in previous communication, four of the most prominent BPP members are currently in custody and a struggle for leadership among the remaining leaders has split the Seattle Chapter BPP into several factions. REC-52 The next bi-weekly letter will be submitted July 28, 1969. Bureau (REG) Seattle 6 JUL 1969 18 JUL 16 1969 [ILLEGIBLE] RACIAL INT. SECT. 3 Memorandum GSA PPMR (CPR) 11-18 UNITED STATEG RNMENT TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) FROM : SAC, NEWARK (100-49654) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE This page contains a statement from the FBI regarding the quality of reproduction of documents, common in declassified files. The text is centered on the page and printed in a sans-serif font. There are no photographs, handwritten notes, official stamps, forms, logs, charts, or redactions visible on this page. The page appears to be solely composed of this explanatory text, surrounded by white space. The document is a memorandum from the FBI dated July 14, 1969, concerning the Counterintelligence Program targeting Black Nationalist Hate Groups and Racial Intelligence (Visual Aids). It is addressed to the Director, FBI, and originates from the SAC, Baltimore. The document mentions enclosed glossy photographs taken at a Black Panther Party rally. There is a rubber stamp indicating "25 JUL 15 1969", as well as handwritten annotations including "ENC. BEHIND FILE," "ENCLOSURE," and what appears to be a subject's name or code alongside a registration number. The page also contains a small silhouette of a standing figure with a rifle, possibly representing a visual element from the enclosed photographs. There are also some handwritten markings, including what looks like "RACIAL" and a scribbled signature. be submitted July 28, 1969. Bureau (REG) Seattle 6 JUL 1969 18 JUL 16 1969 [ILLEGIBLE] RACIAL INT. SECT. 3 Memorandum GSA PPMR (CPR) 11-18 UNITED STATEG RNMENT TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) FROM : SAC, NEWARK (100-49654) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE (BPP) DATE: 7/14/69 Re Newark letter to Bureau 6/30/69. During the past two weeks no counterintelligence measures were ained against the BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP). No accomplishments were obtained during previous two-week period under captioned program. By airtel dated 7/3/69 Newark proposed for the consideration of the Bureau the mailing of an anonymous letter to the half brother of an arrested BPP member which infers that a Jersey City, N.J., BPP leader was responsible for the arrest. 2 Bureau (RM) 1 Newark 51 AUG 1 1969 RACIAL INT SECT REC-57/1 //11-11- 18 JUL 17 1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 4 Transmilt the following in AIRTEL Via FBI Date: 7/11/69 (Type in plaintext or code) (Priority) TO: Director, FBI (100-448006) FROM: SAC, BOSTON (157-654) SUBJECT: O COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP). Re Bureau airtel to Boston, 7/9/69. In accordance with Bureau instructions contained in reBuairtel, the telegram was called into Western Union Telegraph Company, Boston, at approximately 10:15 A.M. on 7/11/69. Bureau (RM) Boston 1 (3) lcc810-7mod D [REDACTED] 810 [REDACTED] 6 JUL IA 1969 peclal Agent in Charge Sent REC-73 100-448006-1130 [REDACTED] JUL 14 1969 RACIAL INT, SECT. M Per S MAY 104R EDITION GSA FPMR (31 OPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES CRNMENT Memorandum TO Sac DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) FROM SAC, DETROIT (157-3214) SUBJECT: T-d DATE: 7/14/69 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY DETROIT DIVISION (00: DETROIT) Re Detroit letter, dated 6/20/69, and Bureau letter, dated 7/3/69. Detroit proposes utilizing the following counter- intelligence technique as a disruptive measure within the Detroit Black Panther Party (BPP). The counterintelligence technique would be in the form of an anonymous letter sent to a representative number of Detroit BPP leaders and members. This letter will be signed "A Concerned Sister" with the expectation that it will cause suspicion of a Detroit BPP leader, as the author of the letter. The letter will read as follows: "Dear Brothers and Sisters: "Who's next? You, me, who knows. Do you really believe Brother Baynham blew his brains The document is a typewritten FBI memorandum from SAC, Indianapolis, dated July 14, 1969, regarding a Black Panther Party Breakfast Program. There are no photographs of individuals, surveillance targets, facilities, or events. Handwritten annotations include marginalia next to the "FROM" line, a circled "2," a circled "3," and the date "6 JUL 2 3 1969" beneath a figure resembling a person. Official stamps include "REC-33/5n" and "#4 JUL 16 1969." There are also handwritten notations near the bottom right, including a signature and "OTT. SECT." with a number "2" at the bottom right corner. Black ink scribbles obscure parts of the text, appearing to be redactions or intentional markings. A small, handwritten note is present above the stamp dated July 16, 1969. will be signed "A Concerned Sister" with the expectation that it will cause suspicion of a Detroit BPP leader, as the author of the letter. The letter will read as follows: "Dear Brothers and Sisters: "Who's next? You, me, who knows. Do you really believe Brother Baynham blew his brains out. Do you believe he shot the top of his head off and then took the time to hide the gun in a safe hiding place so that the pigs couldn't find it. The pigs call it 'suicide' and none of the local brothers or sisters challenge this. Who's kidding who. Why was Brother Baynham's rich black blood splattered all over a dirty room in a lousy racist city. Was this 'suicide' and the 'mercy killing' of one of our other brothers in New Haven arranged by Chief Executioneer Hilliard. Why doesn't Chief Brother Hilliard speak out on our lost brothers. 2 Bureau (RM) San Francisco (157-601) (RM) Detroit 0.111.349 1969 REC-75 5 JUL 17 1959 11.1 RAGE CE Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DE 164-3214 "Let's not only ask ourselves these questions, let's also ask Brother Hilliard for the answers. How about it Brother Hilliard? "All power to the people. "A Concerned Sister" Copies of this letter will be sent to leaders and members who would be most susceptible, based on intelligence data received from Detroit sources. A copy would also be sent to National BPP Headquarters, San Francisco, [REDACTED] This letter would be typewritten and prepared on commercially purchased paper and mailed from one of the more predominantly Negro populated communities in the Detroit area. Every precaution will be taken to see that this letter cannot be traced back to the Bureau. No action will be taken in this matter pending receipt of Bureau authority. San Francisco is requested to offer any suggestions they may have regarding the advisability of submitting the above letter. - 2 - 7 77 TO : FROM SUBJECT: 1/23/% OSA FPMR ( UNITETATES G TATES GERNMENT Memorandum - DIRECTOR, FBI (100-448006) SAC, ST. LOUIS (157-5818) P COUNTER INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS DATE: 7/16/69 Enclosed for Bureau are three copies and for Chicago one copy of xeroxed newsclipping from "MUHAMMAD SPEAKS". BACKGROUND ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, leader of the Nation of Islam, has written a scathing article regarding beards which appeared on Page 5 of the July 4, The document is a memorandum from the FBI's Seattle field office, dated July 14, 1969, regarding counterintelligence operations against the Black Panther Party (BPP). Visually, the page contains standard memorandum formatting, including "TO," "FROM," "SUBJECT," and "DATE" fields. Handwritten annotations appear in the margins and as part of operational markings. Notably, there are several official stamps, including "RACIAL INT. SECT." and a date stamp "18 JUL 16 1969." One section is obscured by a black redaction, and another has a handwritten section identified as "REC-52". The bottom of the page shows a perforated edge, suggesting it might be torn from a larger report or ledger, and a stamp with "Bureau (REG) Seattle" and the date "6 JUL 4 1969." PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS DATE: 7/16/69 Enclosed for Bureau are three copies and for Chicago one copy of xeroxed newsclipping from "MUHAMMAD SPEAKS". BACKGROUND ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, leader of the Nation of Islam, has written a scathing article regarding beards which appeared on Page 5 of the July 4, 1969 issue of "MUHAMMAD SPEAKS". The article addresses itself to all Black Men and attacks beards as "germ-carriers", "unsanitory" and "non-modern". The article is illustrated with a very unflattering picture of a bearded Negro with flies buzzing around his mouth. Many Black Militants throughout the United States prefer to wear a beard and a list of them would probably include It is not felt they would react Tavorably to reading the above described article. RECOMMENDATION St. Louis Division proposes that Chicago, who is office of origin for the NOI, prepare reprints of the above described article and mail it anonymously to all bearded Black Militants throughout the United States. Should this suggestion be adopted, the Bureau would have to instruct all divisions having Black militant activity to send the names and addresses of all such bearded extremists to the Chicago Division, Bureau (Encl. 3) (RM) "ENCLOSURE ATTACHED 2- Chicago (Encl. 1) (RM) REC-52/✓ 17 JUL 18 1969 RACIAL SE Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 8 SL57-5818 G It is anticipated that the wide dissemination of this article would increase irritation between the NOI and all other Black militant groups. It might injure the degree of cooperation between these groups and it should detract from the favorable light which many Blacks regard "MUHAMMAD SPEAKS". 2 9 APR 1, 1979 PUBLISHED SPEAKE GERM-CARRIER SANITARY BEARDS By Elijah Muhammad Messenger of Allah There are a lot of people who have a lot of beards, For some reason or another they go around with a bearded face. I do not question the reason why you want them beards. However I do say that they are germ-catchers. They catch germs. When a man drinks water, milk, or any other liquid, he has to be prepar- ed to when he wipes his mouth and the beard. For instance. Anyone he tries to drink some liquid out of his glass he cannot get the liquid into his mouth without getting his beard in it. A beard is no more clean than the se- veral clothes which is exposed to filth. That is The document is a typed FBI memorandum dated July 14, 1969. Handwritten annotations include a signature and what appear to be routing or filing marks. Official stamps include "DATE: 7/14/69" and "REC-57/11/14-11-" with a signature and "RACIAL INT. SECT" stamp. There is also a stamp reading "18 JUL 17 1969" and a field office identifier "2 Bureau (RM) 1 Newark" above the date stamp "51 AUG 1 1969". A graphic illustration of a soldier and a small sketch of what may be a surveillance device are present. The document is otherwise devoid of photographs or images related to surveillance targets or events. his mouth and the beard. For instance. Anyone he tries to drink some liquid out of his glass he cannot get the liquid into his mouth without getting his beard in it. A beard is no more clean than the se- veral clothes which is exposed to filth. That is why we wear clothes; it is to clean our body. in these words, that the beard is unsanitary. People just wear them to be distinguished one from the other. If I were you, I would leave them off and try to keep my face clean. Imagine your wife, trying to find her way to your mouth in order to kiss you, through all of that beard. She would be kissing beards before she got to your mouth. Maybe she could pick up a germ, with which you are not acquainted, one that had lodged in your beard. Beard would be fine if you wanted a basket for germ-catching. IN WINTER and frigid zones like the one of Chicago, Peepla, and Michigan... these are cold areas that have No place in North America, North of the Ohio River, except in the Far West which is mean that the beard is sanitary. They house germ. I will not wear such germ-catchers and I will not tole- rate with my followers wearing such germ-catcher. HERE OF late there has been a great upsurging of the Black Man... old and young men also, comin out with a face covered with beard. YOUNG BROTHER, it does not make you too modern when you let your hair down on your neck and shoulders. They grow when the was no barber shop or barber who could trim people hair. Cut off the pollen of hair behind your head, the middle of your neck, and trim your hair-lines around the back of your neck, like the modern man. WHEN you let the hair of face and head grow long we want to be one of the most beauti GERM-CARRIER SANITARY BEABIDS By Elijah Muhammad Messenger of Allah There are a lot of people who have a lot of beards. For some reason or another they go around with a bearded face. I do not question the reason why you want these beards. However I do say that they are germ-carriers. They catch germs. When a man drinks water, milk, or any other liquid, he has to be awfully beards. For some reason or another they go around with a bearded face. I do not question the reason why you want these beards. However I do say that they are germ-carriers. They catch germs. When a man drinks water, milk, or any other liquid, he has to be awfully careful that he tapes his mouth and the beard around his mouth. Anytime he tries to drink some liquid out of his glass he cannot get the liquid into his mouth without getting his beard in it. THE BEARD is no more clean than the surface of your clol thes which is expec ted to filth of all kind. This is why we wear clothes; it is to clothe our bodies in these words, that the beard is unsanitary. People just wear them to be distinguished one from the other. If I were you, I would leave them off and try to keep my face clean. Imagine your wife, trying to find her way to your mouth, in order to kiss you, through all of that beard. She would be kissing beards before she got to your mouth. Maybe she could pick up a germ, with which you are not acquainted. One that had lodged in your beard. Beards would be fine if you wanted a basket for germ-catching. IN WINTER. . . In cold frigid zones like the one of Chicago, Illinois and Michigan . . . there are cold zones that we have here in North America, North of the Ohio River, except in the far west . . . which is warmer. mean that the beard is sanitary. They house germs. I will not wear such germ-catchers and I will not tolerate with my followers wearing such germ-catchers. HERE OF late there has been a great uprising of the Black Man . . old and young men also, coming out with a face covered with beard. YOUNG BROTHER, it does not make you look modern when you let you hair grow on your neck and . . . followers. They let you hair grow at their will. There was no barber or barber who could trim people hair. This . . . never . . . in your hair-line around the beard . . . not to the . . . and the modern man. When the . . . the level of face and head. grow The image is a declassified FBI document, likely a memo or telegram, from the COINTELPRO collection. It features official FBI letterhead and data fields, including the FBI logo, date, "TO," "FROM," and "SUBJECT" lines. The "SUBJECT" line is filled with information about the "COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM," specifically referencing "BLACK NATIONALIST," "RACIAL INTELLIGENCE," and the "BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP)." The document also includes handwritten annotations in the margins, such as case numbers or identifiers like "1 cc810-7mdd D" and a signature next to the phrase "RACIAL INT. SECT." There are also official stamps, including "REC-73" and a date stamp "JUL 14 1969." The visual elements suggest a directed investigation and ongoing surveillance of specific groups. There was no barber or barber who could trim people hair. This . . . never . . . in your hair-line around the beard . . . not to the . . . and the modern man. When the . . . the level of face and head. grow too you are wearing . . . more. . . --- OCR End --- MUCIALIAD SPEAKS GERM-CARRIER 2-2-2-2 SANITARY BEAIRIDS By Elijah Muhammad Messenger of Allah There are a lot of people who have a lot of beards. For some reason or another they go around with a bearded face. I do not question the reason why you want these beards. However I do my that they are gerin-carriers. They catch germs. When a man drinks water, milk, or my other liquid, he has to be awfully careful that he ipes his mouth and the beard around his mouth. Anytime he tries to, drink some liquid out of his glass he commower the liquid into his mouth without getting his beard in it. HEAD is no more clean then the surface your clothes which is exposed to With of all kind. : is why we wear clothes; it is to clothe aur ladies than in these words, that the beard is unsanitary. People just wear them to be distinguished one from the other. If I were you, I would leave them off and try to keep my face clean. nagine your wife, trying to find her way to your mouth, in crder to kiss you, through all of that beard. She would be kissing beards before she got to your mouth. Mente she could pick up a germ, with which you are not acqua ated. One that had lodged in your beard. Beards would be fine if you wanted a basket for germ-catching. IN WINTER . . in colt frigid zones ake !!! cae of Chicago, Mirois and Michigan . . . these are c yoss that we have here in North Anurica, No the Ohio River, excepi in the far west . . . which is mean that the beard is sanitary. They house germ I will not wear such gerin-catchers and I will not tole ate with my fellowers wearing such germ-catcher HERE OF late there has been a great upsurgi of the Black Man . . . old and young men also, comia out with a face The page is a declassified FBI memorandum with several handwritten annotations and official stamps. A prominent stamp in the upper right corner reads "T-d," and another stamp at the bottom right indicates "REC-75" and "5 JUL 17 1959." There are also handwritten notes and markings, including a diagram resembling a stylized person with bullet points. The document includes a form with fields for sender and recipient information, a date, and subject matter. One section has a hand-drawn line underneath it, and there are various marginalia indicating internal routing and review. The overall visual impression is one of an official internal communication with added layers of annotation and processing, typical of surveillance-related documents from the era. beard is sanitary. They house germ I will not wear such gerin-catchers and I will not tole ate with my fellowers wearing such germ-catcher HERE OF late there has been a great upsurgi of the Black Man . . . old and young men also, comia out with a face covered with beard. YOUNG CROTHER, it does not make you lo astern when a let your hair down on your ne ad houlders.hey let throw when the w no barber op er borter who could trim people !pillow head your need, hair do mape a the bof וויייי חזיe the mo Will you the hair or ince armi head grow tom JUL 2 2 1969 COMM-FBL JUTE IN ENVELOPE SAC, St. Louis (157-5818) irector, FBREC-128 (100-448006)/132 EX-111 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALIST - HATE GROUPS 1 7/23/69 ReSLlet 7/16/69. Recommendation in relet that an article by Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI), which appeared in the 7/4/69 issue of "Muhammad Speaks," be distributed to all bearded black militants throughout the U.S., is not being approved. You have indicated that dissemination of this article, which is critical of the beards being worn by black militants, would increase irritation between the NOI and other black militant groups. You have also indicated that it would injure the degree of cooperation between these groups and the NOI and should detract from the favorable light which many blacks regard "Muhammad Speaks." Inasmuch as the article has already appeared in the above-mentioned issue of "Muhammad Speaks" it is felt that further distribution to militant blacks would not have sufficient effect to justify the expenses of the program. 1 - Chicago (5) NOTE: Tolson feLooch i fohr Hishop Casper allahan Conrad felt Gala Rosen WAISS Getafe Frutt Telr Holme andy Suggestion submitted by resLlet is not being approved as the article described above has already been distributed in the newspaper "Muhammad Speaks." Further dissemination of this article, which is critical of beards worn by black militants, is not felt justified. 55JUL 311960 10 MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT [] TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (100-44806) DATE: 7/16/69 FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-161140) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) ReBulet to San Francisco, 7/2/69 and Bulet to NY, 7/10/69. Inasmuch as the NYO enjoys excellent high level liaison with the [REDACTED] it is proposed at this time that This page from a declassified FBI document, likely part of COINTELPRO, contains typed text and several visual elements. At the top, there are two punched holes, commonly seen in older document filing systems. A dark, irregular, curved line resembling a bracket or annotation is present near the top left, and another similar marking is on the right side. There is a handwritten number "2 -" near the bottom center of the page, indicating it is page two of a document. The bottom of the page is obscured by a textured, dark band, possibly a redacted area or part of a binding. There are also a few small, scattered dots that could be ink marks or minor damage to the paper. The document is a memorandum from the FBI. It contains text describing a counterintelligence program targeting Black Nationalists and Hate Groups. There are handwritten annotations, including a circle around "Bureau (Encl. 3) (RM)" and a number "8" in the bottom right corner. A stamp with "REC-52" is visible, along with a date stamp "17 JUL 18 1969." There is also a handwritten note at the bottom right that reads "RACIAL INT (SE." A small stamp at the bottom left appears to be a logo. The majority of the page is filled with typed text, with some areas redacted by black ink. FROM : SAC, NEW YORK (100-161140) (P) SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BLACK NATIONALISTS - HATE GROUPS RACIAL INTELLIGENCE BLACK PANTHER PARTY (BPP) ReBulet to San Francisco, 7/2/69 and Bulet to NY, 7/10/69. Inasmuch as the NYO enjoys excellent high level liaison with the [REDACTED] it is proposed at this time that in order to thwart the BPP in the breakfast and luncheon program it has sponsored at the All Saints Roman Catholic Church School the following steps should be taken: 1. A direct contact to be made through the established liaison source by a mature and experienced Special Agent who is familiar with various aspects of [REDACTED] racial matters with a representative of the office At that time the following documents will be exhibited and dis- cussed: A. An article appearing in the 5/11/69 issue of the "Black Panther" entitled "Breakfast for Children" b. An article appearing in the 5/11/69 issue of the "Black Panther" entitled "We want an End to the Robbery by the White Man of the Black Community" C. An article appearing in the "Black Panther" entitled "Black Panther Revolutionary Wedding". D. One copy of the "Black Panther Coloring Book". (2-) Bureau (RM) 1- New York (43) REC-7. 100 17 a JUL 18 1969 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan MY 100-161140 The discussion of the above mentioned documents will pertain to the fact that they represent the true feelings and attitudes of the BPP toward the people of the community and that the breakfast and luncheon program is just used by the BPP as a vehicle to assemble and train children in the violent and subversive ideals of that organization. 2. The NYO further suggests that during the afore- mentioned proposed conference the following matters be brought to the attention of the [REDACTED] in a general sense without any specific documentations: A. The possibility that the membership of the NOI Mosque Number 7 located in Harlem, NYC, may take exception to the facilities of a Roman Catholic Church being used to dispense the "White Man's food" to black children and may consequently resort to violence in some form to stop this. B. The idea that whatever food is being distributed by the BPP most likely was obtained from local store owners through open or subtle extortion methods. It is the opinion of the NY [REDACTED] that the [REDACTED] outlined proposal of a direct This page appear