J. Edgar
Hoover, who ordered FBI agents to "expose,
disrupt, misdirect, discredit, or otherwise
neutralize" the activities of these movements and
their leaders.
In this highly revealing interview, former FBI Agent,
Dr. Tyrone Powers of Baltimore, MD, a Non-White male,
reveals the truth about the FBI operation known as "COINTELPRO"
in a manner that promotes justice + correctness in the
area of people activity known as "POLITICS".
This interview was recorded on September 2, 2007 on the
Imhotep Gary Byrd Show (GBE Mind Flight), and it reveals
some highly disturbing things about what I highly
suspect is the refinement of the Racist/White
Supremacist control of the thought, speech, and actions
of the non-white people they mistreat.
Ques: Why is the government still holding
Dr. Malachi Z York-EL with these FACTS from there lead witness?
Ans: Because, Abigail recantment proves the
government targeted Dr. Malachi Z York-EL and the pretrial transcripts
backs her testimony, No EVIDENCE, Agents didn't audio tape or video tape
the alleged victims statements and more. (Government Conspiracy)
COINTELPRO
(an acronym for Counter Intelligence
Program) was a series of covert and often illegal
projects
conducted by the United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
aimed at investigating and disrupting dissident
political organizations within the United States. The
FBI used covert operations from its inception, however
the formal COINTELPRO operations took place between
1956 and 1971.[2]
The FBI motivation at the time was "protecting
national security, preventing violence, and
maintaining the existing social and political order."
According to FBI records, approximately 15% of
COINTELPRO resources were expended to marginalize and
subvert "White Hate Groups" including the
Ku Klux Klan and
National States' Rights Party.
The other 85% of COINTELPRO resources were expended on
targets suspected of being subversive,[3]
such as
communist and
socialist
organizations; the
women's rights movement;
people suspected of building a "coalition of
militant black nationalist groups"
ranging from the
Black Panther Party
and
Republic of New Afrika,
to "those in the non-violent civil rights movement,"
such as
Martin Luther King, Jr.
and others associated with the
Southern Christian Leadership
Conference, the
National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the
Congress on Racial Equality
(CORE), and other civil rights groups; a broad range
of organizations lumped together under the title "New
Left" groups, including
Students for a Democratic
Society, the
National Lawyers Guild,
the
Weathermen, almost
all groups protesting the
Vietnam War, and even
individual student demonstrators with no group
affiliation; and nationalist groups such as those
"Seeking Independence for Puerto Rico."[4]
The directives governing COINTELPRO were issued by FBI
Director
J. Edgar Hoover, who
ordered FBI agents to "expose, disrupt, misdirect,
discredit, or otherwise neutralize" the activities of
these movements and their leaders.
REMEMBER WHEN THE FBI WAS ESTABLISHED THAT IT
WAS AN ALL WHITE GROUP OF FEDERAL AGENTS FOR MANY YEARS.
1948: UNITED STATES.
Renowned black singer-actor and dissident Paul Robeson is
getting a bit too damned uppity for his own good. He is now
known worldwide for his pro-democracy and pro-peace views.
And then there is that embarrassing Freedom Train song he
keeps singing. Paul should know that you can't be pokin' fun
at the Freedom Train in the land of the free.
Just to make sure America is safe from the forces of
darkness, J. Edna Hoover has Robeson, his car and driver
under twenty four hour surveillance. Robeson is nearly
killed when a front wheel falls off the car at speed.
Robeson will continue to fight for human rights and genuine
democracy in the United States until he is mysteriously
incapacitated and rendered harmless in 1961.
I do not hesitate one second to state clearly and
unmistakably: I belong to the American resistance
movement which fights against American imperialism, just
as the resistance movement fought against Hitler.
Paul
Robeson
The Miami
Division developed a source at a local television station and the
source produced a news special on black nationalists and on the
New Left. As you are aware publicity about New Left and black
nationalist groups, especially television coverage, sometimes
enhances the stature of these groups. At the same time, Miami has
demonstrated that a carefully planned television show can be
extremely effective in showing these extremists for what they are.
Local New Left and black nationalist leaders were interviewed on
the show and seemed to have been chosen for either their inability
to articulate or their simpering and stupid appearance. Miami
furnished a film of this show for Bureau review and it was
apparent that the television source used the very best judgement
in editing comments by these extremists. He brought out that they
were in favor of violent revolution without their explaining why.
But he also brought out that they, personally, would be afraid to
lead a violent revolution, making them appear to be cowards. The
interview of black nationalist leaders on the show had the leaders
seated, ill at ease, in hard chairs. Full-length camera shots
showed each movement as they squirmed about in their chairs,
resembling rats trapped under scientific observation. Each
counterintelligence office should be alert to exploit this
technique both for black nationalists and New Left types. ...
Success in this case resulted from hard work and acumen on the
part of the Agents who handled the matter. Especially important
was the choice of individuals interviewed as they did not have the
ability to stand up to a professional newsman.
Director to 42 Field Offices, August 5, 1968
In [ ]
Florida, a television source was helped in the preparation of a
program exposing the Nation of Islam. ... To show the criminal
nature of the BPP a write-up concerning the convictions of its
members was prepared and received publicity in a Robert S. Allen
and John A. Goldsmith syndicated column of March 31, 1970.
Previously we exposed the BPP Breakfast for Children Program in
these writers' column of June 14, 1969. ... Articles concerning
the BPP based on information furni[shed to] a news media source in
Mississippi resulted in the closing of a BPP Chapter in Cleveland,
Mississippi.
G.C. Moore to W.C. Sullivan, May 14, 1970
Pursuant to
Bureau authority received in letter from the Bureau to St. Louis
on 4/14/69, the St. Louis Division prepared 200 copies of
BLACKBOARD, an alleged underground newspaper of the black
students of Southern Illinois University (SIU). It was mailed
anonymously by Special Agents of the St. Louis Division at
Edwardsville, Ill., and copies of it were sent to virtually every
black activist organization and Black Nationalist leader in the
bi-state area. ... Midway through his column and recitation of
local events, WILSON said, "There is an absolutely scandalous
'underground' sheet floating around both sides of the river that
devotes an entire section of its first page to some real dangerous
allegations about a few of our 'blacker' black brothers and
sisters and some so-called 'bed mating' sure hope that whoever is
printing that jazz is prepared to back it up." ... He stated that
although no one could publicly speak out against the [ ]
"the word was out" that [ ] would be punished for his
participation in it. [ ] also advised that [ ]
was extremely angry about the newspaper, and he had told several
people that he was going "to get" [ ] . . . . Detective
[ ] advised that his sources stated that [ ]
had been told to "get out of town" by several black leaders as a
result of his tirades against the BLACKBOARD newspaper and
his outburst at the ACTION meeting. The St. Louis Division feels,
on the basis of the above, that the publication of BLACKBOARD
was a most successful counterintelligence endeavor. It is felt
that the effectiveness of [ ] has been blunted, and it
is unlikely that they will ever be able to regain their former
stature.
Document from St. Louis Division, May 26, 1969
p. ?
Bureau
approval is requested in the creation of an anonymous paper
underground to attack, expose, and ridicule the image of the BPP
in the community and to foment mistrust and suspicion amongst the
current and past membership, through publication and dissemination
of information embarrassing to the BPP. Operation Number One is
designed to challenge the legitimacy of the authority exercised by
ELMER GERARD PRATT, BPP Deputy Minister of Defense for Southern
California, and JOHN WILLIAM WASHINGTON, an active member of the
BPP in Los Angeles. Operation Number Two is utilized to publicize
the illicit sexual activities allegedly encouraged and engaged in
by [ ]
SAC, Los Angeles to Director, Jan. 28, 1970
A review has
been made of referenced airtel which contains your thoughts on the
Counterintelligence Program (CIP). Your reasoning is not in line
with Bureau objectives as to our responsibilities under the CIP.
... You state that the Bureau under the CIP should not attack
programs of community interest such as the BPP "Breakfast for
Children." You state that this is because many prominent
"humanitarians," both white and black, are interested in the
program as well as churches which are actively supporting it. You
have obviously missed the point. The BPP is not engaged in the
"Breakfast for Children" program for humanitarian reasons. This
program was formed by the BPP for obvious reasons, including their
efforts to create an image of civility, assume community control
of Negroes, and fill adolescent children with their insidious
poison.
Director to SAC, San Francisco, May 27, 1969
It is noted
the Rabbi KAHANE's background as a writer for the NY newspaper
"Jewish Press" would enable him to give widespread coverage of
anti-Semetic statements made by the BPP and other Black
Nationalist hate groups not only to members of JEDEL but to other
individuals who would take cognizance of such statements. ... In
view of the above comments the following is submitted as the
suggested communication to be used to establish rapport between
the anonymous source and the selected individual associated with
JEDEL:
Dear Rabbi Kahane: ... I have always thought
that Jewish people are good and they have helped me all my life.
That is why I became so upset about my oldest son who is a Black
Panther and very much against Jewish people. My oldest son just
returned from Algers in Africa where he met a bunch of other
Black Panthers from all over the world. He said to me that they
all agree that the Jewish people are against all the colored
people and that the only friends the colored people have are the
Arabs. I told my child that the Jewish people are the friends of
the colored people but he calls me a Tom and says I'll never be
anything better than a Jew Boy's slave. Last night my boy had a
meeting at my house with six of his Black Panther friends. From
the way they talked it sounded like they had a plan to force
Jewish store owners to give them money or they would drop a bomb
on the Jewish store. Some of the money they will get will be
sent to the Arabs in Africa. They left books and pictures around
with Arab writing on them and pictures of Jewish soldiers
killing Arab babys. I think they are going to give these away at
Negro Christian Churchs. I thought you might be able to stop
this. I think I can get some of the pictures and books without
getting myself in trouble. I will send them to you if you are
interested. I would not like to use my real name at this time.
-- A friend
It is further suggested that a second
communication be sent to Rabbi KAHANE approximately one week after
the above described letter which will follow the same format, but
will contain as enclosures some BPP artifacts such as pictures of
BOBBY SEALE, ELDRIDGE CLEAVER, and a copy of a BPP newspaper, etc.
It is felt that a progression of letters should then follow which
would further establish rapport with the JEDEL and eventually
culminate in the anonymous letter writer requesting some response
from the JEDEL recipient of these letters.
SAC, New York to Director, Sept. 10, 1969
On 5/7/70,
[ ] both of whom have furnished reliable
information in the past, advised that on that date approximately
35 members of the Jewish Defense League (JDL) picketed the Harlem
Branch of the BPP in NYC. The purpose of this demonstration was to
show that the JDL feels the BPP is anti-Semetic in its acts and
words. Also on the above date approximately 50 members of the JDL
demonstrated outside of the Bronx, New York BPP Headquarters for
the aforementioned reasons. In view of the above actions by the
JDL it is felt that some of the counterintelligence measures of
the NYO have produced tangible results.
SAC, New York to Director, May 21, 1970
The extremist
BPP of Oakland, California, is rapidly expanding. It is the most
violence-prone organization of all the extremist groups now
operating in the United States. This group has a record of
violence and connections with foreign revolutionaries. It puts
particular emphasis on not only verbal attacks but also physical
attacks on police. These suggestions are to create factionalism
between not only the national leaders but also local leaders,
steps to neutralize all organizational efforts of the BPP as well
as create suspicion amongst the leaders as to each others sources
of finances, suspicion concerning their respective spouses and
suspicion as to who may be cooperating with law enforcement. In
addition, suspicion should be developed as to who may be
attempting to gain control of the organization for their own
private betterment, as well as suggestions as to the best method
of exploiting the foreign visits made by BPP members. We are also
soliciting recommendations as to the best method of creating
opposition to the BPP on the part of the majority of the residents
of the ghetto area.
G.C. Moore to W.C. Sullivan, Sept. 27, 1968
2/?
To create
friction between Black Panther Party (BPP) leader Eldridge Cleaver
in Algiers and BPP Headquarters, a spurious letter concerning an
internal dispute was sent to Cleaver, who accepted it as genuine.
As a result, the International Staff of the BPP was neutralized
when Cleaver fired most of its members. Bureau personnel received
incentive awards from the Director for this operation.
G.C. Moore to W.C. Sullivan, May 14, 1970
The second
Detroit proposal to consider directing an anonymous communication
to Newton accusing David Hilliard of stealing BPP funds and
depositing them in foreign banks does have merit and the Bureau
does not concur with San Francisco's observation that this would
have little effect since there is no record that Hilliard is
skimming large amounts of money. Purpose of counterintelligence
action is to disrupt BPP and it is immaterial whether facts exist
to substantiate the charge. If facts are present, it aids in the
success of the proposal but the Bureau feels that the skimming of
money is such a sensitive issue that disruption can be
accomplished without facts to back it up. With respect to two
anonymous letters proposed by Los Angeles, Bureau concurs with San
Francisco that to include the card of a member of a rival black
extremist group in a letter to Hilliard indicating Newton is
marked for assassination could place the Bureau in the position of
aiding or initiating a murder by the BPP. Accordingly, Los
Angeles' proposal identified as "letter A" is not approved. Los
Angeles should reword this letter to convey the same thought
without directly indicating that it is from a specific member of a
rival group. The letter could imply that the writer would soon get
in touch with Hilliard to see what he would pay to have Newton
eliminated.
Fragment of memo from Director, Sept. 16, 1970
Increasing
evidence points to rising dissension within BPP causing serious
morale problem and strained relationship among Panther hierarchy.
... This dissension coupled with financial difficulties offers an
exceptional opportunity to further disrupt, aggravate and possibly
neutralize this organization through counterintelligence. In light
of above developments this program has been intensified by
selected offices and should be further expanded to increase
measurably the pressure on the BPP and its leaders. San Francisco
and New York are already involved in counterintelligence actions
and should continue to be alert for further opportunities. All
other recipients should devise at least two counterintelligence
proposals and submit same to Bureau by 2/10/71. First proposal
should be aimed strictly at creating dissension within the local
branch. Second proposal should be aimed at creating dissension or
problems between local branch and/or its leaders and BPP national
headquarters. In order for these proposals to be effective it is
imperative that a close analysis be made of weaknesses and
problems within the local BPP branch and that all proposals
submitted be imaginative and timely. No proposal should be
implemented without specific Bureau approval.
Director to 29 Field Offices, Feb. 2, 1971
To further
exploit dissension within the BPP and suspicions regarding various
leaders, the following letter is proposed by the San Francisco
office:
D.C. -- By now you have heard about poor
Fred. I have warned Huey of the possible consequences. It seems
to be getting worse. J.B. and Robert are now also missing. In
view of this situation you better have a long talk with Eldridge
before he lets Kathleen come here. G. is really up tight. Big
man is just jiving and no help at all. -- A.C.
Inasmuch as the first A.C. letter could
possibly have been taken by Newton as a warning from the
dissidents, this letter will further this belief if there is any
discussion by Newton with BPP representatives in Algeria. If
successful, this might further split the BPP and prevent the
possibility of the return to the U.S. of Kathleen Cleaver who
might attempt to unify the dissident factions in the party if she
appears.
SAC, San Francisco to Director, Feb. 17, 1971
For the
information of recipient offices a serious struggle is taking
place between the Black Panther Party and the US organization. The
struggle has reached such proportions that it is taking on the
aura of gang warfare with attendant threats of murder and
reprisals. In order to fully capitalize upon BPP and US
differences as well as to exploit all avenues of creating further
dissension in the ranks of the BPP, recipient offices are
instructed to submit imaginative and hard-hitting
counterintelligence measures aimed at crippling the BPP.
Director to SAC, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1968
fragment
The Los
Angeles Office is currently preparing an anonymous letter for
Bureau approval which will be sent to the Los Angeles Black
Panther Party (BPP) supposedly from a member of the "US"
organization in which it will be stated that the youth group of
the "US" organization is aware of the BPP "contract" to kill RON
KARENGA, a leader of "US", and they, "US" members, in retaliation,
have made plans to ambush leaders of the BPP in Los Angeles. It is
hoped this counterintelligence measure will result in an "US" and
BPP vendetta.
SAC, Los Angeles to Director, Nov. 29, 1968
Shootings,
beatings, and a high degree of unrest continues to prevail in the
ghetto area of southeast San Diego. Although no specific
counterintelligence action can be credited with contributing to
this over-all situation, it is felt that a substantial amount of
the unrest is directly attributable to this program. In view of
the recent killing of SYLVESTER BELL, a new cartoon is being
considered in the hopes that it will assist in the continuance of
the rift between BPP and US.
Fragment of FBI Memorandum, Aug. 20, 1969
In San Diego,
an anonymous telephone call to the landlord of the US organization
resulted in the group being evicted from its Headquarters.
G.C. Moore to W.C. Sullivan, May 14, 1970
There is a
feud between the two most prominent black nationalist extremist
groups, The Black Panthers and SNCC. Attached item notes that the
feud is being continued by SNCC circulating the statement that:
"According to zoologists, the main difference between a panther
and other large cats is that the panther has the smallest head."
This is biologically true. Publicity to this effect might help
neutralize Black Panther recruiting efforts. ACTION: That attached
item, captioned "Panther Pinheads," be furnished to a cooperative
news media source by the Crime Records Division on a confidential
basis. We will be alert for other ways to exploit this item.
G.C. Moore to W.C. Sullivan, Oct. 10, 1968
1/?
Africans who
express particular interest in the Islamic movement among U.S.
negroes should be discreetly discouraged from making contact with
either the United African Nationalist Movement or the Temple of
Islam (Elijah Muhammad). If asked, posts should point out that
these organizations are, in fact, "pseudo-Moslem" rather than
genuinely religious movements and are just as racialist [sic] in
their approach as some of the more extreme anti-Negro movements in
the South.
"Islamic Negro Groups in the United States," State Dept
Instruction to 75 Diplomatic Posts in Africa and Central Asia,
Feb. 15, 1960
Over the
years considerable thought has been given, and action taken with
Bureau approval, relating to methods through which the NOI could
be discredited in the eyes of the general black populace or
through which factionalism among the leadership could be created.
Serious consideration has also been given towards developing ways
and means of changing NOI philosophy to one whereby the members
could be developed into useful citizens and the organization
developed into one emphasizing religion - the brotherhood of
mankind - and self improvement. Factional disputes have been
developed - the most notable being MALCOLM X LITTLE.
SAC, Chicago to Director, Jan. 22, 1969
Per
suggestion set forth in re Bureau airtel, Detroit requests mailing
letters prepared on commercially purchased paper to various
members of the Republic of New Africa (RNA) with the exception of
RICHARD HENRY, signed by a concerned RNA brother. The letter will
read as follows:
Dear Brother and Sister: Lately I have been
concerned about the lack of funds of the RNA. I know that many
brothers and sisters have paid taxes and have donated on various
occasions to the Republic. Where has the money gone, and why
haven't we purchased our land with it? I do not make any direct
accusation at any brother or sister but I would like to know how
Brother Imari owns a house, supports a family, and travels all
over the country when he is not even working. I think we all
deserve an explanation of the use of the RNA money, and I think
we are foolish to donate and pay taxes to support one man, when
the Republic is in such dire need of money. I think this
question should be raised at the next Wednesday meeting. I'm not
signing my name because I do not want to create a personal
conflict among us. -- A Concerned Brother
This letter will be mailed to Detroit members
of the RNA only and if a favorable response is received, a similar
letter will be prepared for nationwide RNA member circulation.
SAC, Detroit to Director, Nov. 22, 1968
Detroit is
authorized to send the anonymous letter set out in relet to
selected members of the Republic of New Africa (RNA) using
commercially purchased stationery. Criticism of leaders of black
nationalist extremist groups, such as the RNA, for misusing funds,
is an effective method of neutralizing those leaders. Since this
is an anonymous letter, there is no possibility of embarrassment
to the Bureau.
Director to SAC, Detroit, Dec. 3, 1968
Since March,
1968, the Republic of New Africa (RNA) has been attempting to
start a separate black nation in five southern states, starting
with Mississippi. In this regard, the RNA has been trying to buy
and lease land in Mississippi in the Jackson Division on several
past occasions. (Counterintelligence measures has been able to
abort all RNA efforts to obtain land in Mississippi.) [sic] In
late July, 1970, RICHARD HENRY, aka Brother Imari, leader of the
RNA, came to Jackson, Mississippi, accompanied by many
out-of-state supporters to hold a national RNA meeting "on the
land of the nation in Mississippi". This conference was disruptive
and ineffective due to Jackson Division, Bureau-approved
counterintelligence measures.
Fragment of Memorandum, Dec. 2, 1970