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Lez Edmond

March 11, 2023

Lez Edmond (May 9, 1932 - April 2017)[1] was an American philosopher, social activist, civil rights journalist, public intellectual author and academic primarily concerning the Civil rights movement (1865–1896).[2]

Early life

Edmonds was born in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] He was raised a Seventh-day Adventist who initially attended Adelphi University for his BA and MA degree.[3] He later earned his PHD from Union Institute.[3] Edmonds stated in an interview that he was forced into Civil Rights while working for an electronic store.[4] It was here that a German co-worker called him a "god-damn black nigger."[4] When Edmonds reported this to HR, they stated he misheard this.[4]

Politics

Edmonds believed that "Democrats and Dixiecrats" are the same thing.[4] He was a proponent of the use of the Schomburg Center in Harlem.[5] He was a proponent of the Freedom Now Party.[4] He was not a major fan of outside Civil Right leaders in his quote from 1964, he stated "to employ outside agitator rhetoric "is to imply that the [local] black community is neither capable nor has the desire to do anything like this".[6] Edmonds was a Civil Rights activist in Harlem.[3] According to the book, Democracy with a Gun: America and the Policy of Force, Lez Edmond was an intellectual and friend of Malcolm X.[7] He urged Malcolm X to stay in the background for a while to avoid danger but his efforts failed.[8] He appeared in the Autobiography of Malcolm X and was an associate of Stokely Carmichael whom he set up interviews with.[7] Malcolm X put up a vote in late February 1965 of whether or not to speak at an upcoming event. Edmonds voted against him speaking at this event but the otherside prevailed.[9] At the vote Malcolm and Edmonds spoke, "He put his arm around me and said, 'Brother, you seem to be very upset.' I said, 'I am.' But I didn't see any fear in his eyes."[9] This event was at the Audubon Ballroom, where Malcolm X was assassinated.[9] Following the death of Malcolm X, Edmonds kept in touch with Betty Shabazz.[10] Edmond was a member and braintrust of the Organization of Afro-American Unity[11] Edmond was a friend of Malcolm X and appeared in the cover of the latters autobiography.[12]

Journalism

He was the author of the book African History: An Illustrated Handbook, along with Earl Sweeting.[3] Edmonds covered the Harlem riot of 1964 under the title "Harlem Diary: The Untold Story of the American Nightmare"[13][3] for Ramparts magazine.[14] Edmonds covered the riots in great detail including police shootings.[4] Edmonds had access to many areas and held a United Nations press credential.[7] He appeared in the book "American Journalism, 1963-1973"[15] He also appeared as a subject in Ramparts.[16] Edmonds wrote A Source Book of Karl Marx's Letters About Abraham Lincoln and His Strategic Goal in the Civil War: The Destratification of American Society with Louis Gesualdi in 2014.[17]

Influence

The book Do Not Hold Doors by Jeffrey Dessources was written by the influences of Ishmael Reed, Cornel West, Jean Michel Basquiat, Eddie Glaude, Lez Edmond, and John Lowney.[18] He was also an influence in the making of The Souls of Black Girls, produced by Daphne S. Valerius.[19]

Academia

Edmonds served on the St. John's University (New York City) faculty.[20] At St. John's he was a part of the Multicultural Advisory Committee.[21] Edmond was the director of the Multicultural and Ethnic Studies at St. John's University.[22] He engaged with many basketball players including Ron Artest.[23] He expressed disappointment when Artest left early for the NBA.[24] He was a professor of the African American Studies and was a proponent of its Black Solidarity Day.[25] He was also an avid art collector.[26]

Personal life

Edmond died in April 2017.[3] He has one known daughter, LezAnne Edmond.[27]

References

  1. ^ a b https://www.thehistorymakers.org/sites/default/files/A2006_110_EAD.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "Black History Month at St. John's Celebrates "The Light Within"". St. John’s University.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Lez Edmond - The HistoryMakers".
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Conversation with Lez Edmond". Ramparts. October 1964.
  5. ^ "Exhibition on Marcus Garvey to Open in Harlem". The New York Times. 7 August 1987.
  6. ^ Walmsley, Mark (August 22, 2014). "Ferguson does carry echoes of the 60s – but they're coming from the right". The Conversation.
  7. ^ a b c Matsuo, Fumio; Basho, Matsuo (7 September 2010). Democracy with a Gun: America and the Policy of Force. ReadHowYouWant.com. ISBN 9781458761804 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ Standard-Examiner. "Years after his death, Malcolm X is still asserting his influence".
  9. ^ a b c Thompson, Krissah (February 19, 2015). "The unfinished work of Malcolm X" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  10. ^ "Selected Work on Malcolm X by Abdul Alkalimat".
  11. ^ "Dr. Edmond at the 50th Anniversary of OAAU - Organization of Afro-American Unity".
  12. ^ Democracy with a Gun: America and the Policy of Force. ReadHowYouWant.com. 7 September 2010. ISBN 9781458761804.
  13. ^ Education in America, 1960-1969: The Educational Supplement of the Saturday Review. Arno Press. 1 January 1971. ISBN 9780405012365 – via Google Books.
  14. ^ Foner, Eric (9 March 2003). . Archived from the original on 17 September 2016 – via LA Times.
  15. ^ American Journalism 1963-1973. Literary Classics of the United States. 1 January 2003. ISBN 9781931082297 – via Google Books.
  16. ^ "Ramparts". Noah's Ark. 1 January 1965 – via Google Books.
  17. ^ "Amazon.com: Lez Edmond: Books". Amazon.
  18. ^ Dessources, Jeffrey (1 February 2007). Do Not Hold Doors. Lulu.com. ISBN 9780615135090 – via Google Books.
  19. ^ ""The Souls of Black Girls:" Producer Screening with Daphne S. Valerius".
  20. ^ "Reporting Civil Rights: Reporters and Writers: Lez Edmond".
  21. ^ "PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination - St. John's University - Scorecard - Institutions - AASHE STARS".
  22. ^ "Alumni Magazine". digitalmemory.stjohns.edu.
  23. ^ "JOHNNIES HIT THE BOOKS A CLASS ACT AFTER BIG WIN". New York Daily News.
  24. ^ "Rookie Puts Family, Friends 1st".
  25. ^ Writer, Risa Dixon, Staff. "Unity or Division?".
  26. ^ "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. 1968-11-28.
  27. ^ "The American Italian Sociohistorical Association Presents: The American Italian Second St. Joseph's Day Celebration Program Conference Series". www.stjohns.edu.

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Lez Edmond May 9 1932 April 2017 1 was an American philosopher social activist civil rights journalist public intellectual author and academic primarily concerning the Civil rights movement 1865 1896 2 Contents 1 Early life 2 Politics 3 Journalism 4 Influence 5 Academia 6 Personal life 7 ReferencesEarly life EditEdmonds was born in Jacksonville Florida 1 He was raised a Seventh day Adventist who initially attended Adelphi University for his BA and MA degree 3 He later earned his PHD from Union Institute 3 Edmonds stated in an interview that he was forced into Civil Rights while working for an electronic store 4 It was here that a German co worker called him a god damn black nigger 4 When Edmonds reported this to HR they stated he misheard this 4 Politics EditEdmonds believed that Democrats and Dixiecrats are the same thing 4 He was a proponent of the use of the Schomburg Center in Harlem 5 He was a proponent of the Freedom Now Party 4 He was not a major fan of outside Civil Right leaders in his quote from 1964 he stated to employ outside agitator rhetoric is to imply that the local black community is neither capable nor has the desire to do anything like this 6 Edmonds was a Civil Rights activist in Harlem 3 According to the book Democracy with a Gun America and the Policy of Force Lez Edmond was an intellectual and friend of Malcolm X 7 He urged Malcolm X to stay in the background for a while to avoid danger but his efforts failed 8 He appeared in the Autobiography of Malcolm X and was an associate of Stokely Carmichael whom he set up interviews with 7 Malcolm X put up a vote in late February 1965 of whether or not to speak at an upcoming event Edmonds voted against him speaking at this event but the otherside prevailed 9 At the vote Malcolm and Edmonds spoke He put his arm around me and said Brother you seem to be very upset I said I am But I didn t see any fear in his eyes 9 This event was at the Audubon Ballroom where Malcolm X was assassinated 9 Following the death of Malcolm X Edmonds kept in touch with Betty Shabazz 10 Edmond was a member and braintrust of the Organization of Afro American Unity 11 Edmond was a friend of Malcolm X and appeared in the cover of the latters autobiography 12 Journalism EditHe was the author of the book African History An Illustrated Handbook along with Earl Sweeting 3 Edmonds covered the Harlem riot of 1964 under the title Harlem Diary The Untold Story of the American Nightmare 13 3 for Ramparts magazine 14 Edmonds covered the riots in great detail including police shootings 4 Edmonds had access to many areas and held a United Nations press credential 7 He appeared in the book American Journalism 1963 1973 15 He also appeared as a subject in Ramparts 16 Edmonds wrote A Source Book of Karl Marx s Letters About Abraham Lincoln and His Strategic Goal in the Civil War The Destratification of American Society with Louis Gesualdi in 2014 17 Influence EditThe book Do Not Hold Doors by Jeffrey Dessources was written by the influences of Ishmael Reed Cornel West Jean Michel Basquiat Eddie Glaude Lez Edmond and John Lowney 18 He was also an influence in the making of The Souls of Black Girls produced by Daphne S Valerius 19 Academia EditEdmonds served on the St John s University New York City faculty 20 At St John s he was a part of the Multicultural Advisory Committee 21 Edmond was the director of the Multicultural and Ethnic Studies at St John s University 22 He engaged with many basketball players including Ron Artest 23 He expressed disappointment when Artest left early for the NBA 24 He was a professor of the African American Studies and was a proponent of its Black Solidarity Day 25 He was also an avid art collector 26 Personal life EditEdmond died in April 2017 3 He has one known daughter LezAnne Edmond 27 References Edit a b https www thehistorymakers org sites default files A2006 110 EAD pdf bare URL PDF Black History Month at St John s Celebrates The Light Within St John s University a b c d e f Lez Edmond The HistoryMakers a b c d e f Conversation with Lez Edmond Ramparts October 1964 Exhibition on Marcus Garvey to Open in Harlem The New York Times 7 August 1987 Walmsley Mark August 22 2014 Ferguson does carry echoes of the 60s but they re coming from the right The Conversation a b c Matsuo Fumio Basho Matsuo 7 September 2010 Democracy with a Gun America and the Policy of Force ReadHowYouWant com ISBN 9781458761804 via Google Books Standard Examiner Years after his death Malcolm X is still asserting his influence a b c Thompson Krissah February 19 2015 The unfinished work of Malcolm X via www washingtonpost com Selected Work on Malcolm X by Abdul Alkalimat Dr Edmond at the 50th Anniversary of OAAU Organization of Afro American Unity Democracy with a Gun America and the Policy of Force ReadHowYouWant com 7 September 2010 ISBN 9781458761804 Education in America 1960 1969 The Educational Supplement of the Saturday Review Arno Press 1 January 1971 ISBN 9780405012365 via Google Books Foner Eric 9 March 2003 Reporting from the revolution Archived from the original on 17 September 2016 via LA Times American Journalism 1963 1973 Literary Classics of the United States 1 January 2003 ISBN 9781931082297 via Google Books Ramparts Noah s Ark 1 January 1965 via Google Books Amazon com Lez Edmond Books Amazon Dessources Jeffrey 1 February 2007 Do Not Hold Doors Lulu com ISBN 9780615135090 via Google Books The Souls of Black Girls Producer Screening with Daphne S Valerius Reporting Civil Rights Reporters and Writers Lez Edmond PAE 6 Diversity and Equity Coordination St John s University Scorecard Institutions AASHE STARS Alumni Magazine digitalmemory stjohns edu JOHNNIES HIT THE BOOKS A CLASS ACT AFTER BIG WIN New York Daily News Rookie Puts Family Friends 1st Writer Risa Dixon Staff Unity or Division Jet Johnson Publishing Company 1968 11 28 The American Italian Sociohistorical Association Presents The American Italian Second St Joseph s Day Celebration Program Conference Series www stjohns edu Google Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lez Edmond amp oldid 1140405707, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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