“Moors, study yourself” - Noble Drew Ali
(Noble Drew Ali)
Noble Drew Ali was born as Timothy Drew on January 8th, 1886 in North Carolina, USA. In 1913 Noble Drew Ali founded the Canaanite Temple in Newark, New Jersey.
(Ali in 1913)
The Moor Movement spread across the country during the 1920's as the Moorish Holy Temple of Science, as Noble Drew Ali pioneered in attempts to instill racial pride. In 1925 Noble Drew Ali appeared on the streets of Chicago, proclaiming to the people of the colored race that they were not Negroes. He stated that the fallen sons and daughters of the Asiatic Nation of North America need to learn to love instead of hate, and know of their higher self.
(Ali in 1925)
In 1926 he established Temple No. 9. In 1928 The Moorish Science Temple of America, Inc was officially founded by Ali. The Moorish Science Temple had 35,000 members in 17 temples in cities across the Midwest and upper South. The temples were studied and watched by the police.
(Ali in 1928)
In 1929 Ali attended the inauguration of the Illinois governor. Also in 1929 there were disputes over money which lead many members to leave. Ali was arrested along with other members of the community on suspicion of having instigated the killing of Claude Green-Bey a former member of the Moorish Science Temple. While in police custody Ali was beaten by the officers.
(Ali in 1929)
On July 20th, 1929 Noble Drew Ali died from the injuries of the officers in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was 43 years old.
(Ali’s funeral)
Today is the 88th anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great religious leader today.
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