After his release from prison, Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin moved to Atlanta in 1976, opened a grocery and health food store, and served as an Imam for the local Muslim community.
January 01, 1976
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Post-prison community and religious activities in Atlanta.
In 1976, Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin (formerly known as H. Rap Brown) moved to Atlanta, opened a grocery and health food store, and served as an Imam, a spiritual leader for local Muslims.
January 01, 1976
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Describes Al-Amin's (formerly H. Rap Brown) post-prison community role and occupation beginning in 1976.
While serving a five-year prison sentence for a 1971 robbery conviction, H. Rap Brown converted to the Dar-ul Islam movement and changed his name to Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin.
January 01, 1971
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Biographical detail about a name change and religious affiliation during imprisonment.
H. Rap Brown, later known as Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, was named minister of justice for the Black Panther Party in 1968.
January 01, 1968
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Organizational role within the Black Panther Party during the late 1960s.