John Michael Kennedy, 84. Michael Muhammad Knight is an American novelist, essayist, and journalist. The FBI's labeling the Five Percenters as a "gang" in 1965 has caused much trouble for Gods and Earths in the United States. This reputation brought fans of Rakim in particular to refer to him as the God MC. The lesson groups the people of the world into three categories. He was joined by Abu Shahid (formerly John 37X), who agreed with Allah's questioning of Wallace Fard Muhammad. The scene is composed mainly of young Muslim artists living in the US and other Western countries, many of whom openly reject traditionalist interpretations of Islam, and thus live their own lifestyle within the religion or without. The Show and Prove is an annual event that takes place in Harlem every second weekend in June. The Supreme Mathematics is thought to be the highest system of numerology in the NGE, used to give qualitative value to numbers in addition to quantity. The Five-Percent Nation, sometimes referred to as the Nation of Gods and Earths ( NGE / NOGE) or the Five Percenters, is a Black nationalist movement influenced by Islam which was founded in 1964 in the Harlem section of the borough of Manhattan , New York City, by Allah the Father, who was previously known as Clarence 13X and, before that, They have also lived in Baton Rouge, LA and Iowa City, IA. Attorneys, clients, and others may attend in remote locations without . [25] In an article titled "The Five Percenters," published in The New Amsterdam News, Rustin wrote, We might all applaud the Street Academy as one of the most constructive contributions to the maintenance of stability in the Harlem Community, as well as creating an effective instrument for the rehabilitation of young men who might otherwise have no choice but the streets. Eighty-five percent of the world's population are described as "uncivilized people; poison animal eaters; slaves from mental death and power, people who do not know the Living God or their origin in this world, and they worship that which they do not know. [38] [39], After the founding of the Allah School, the Gods and Earths became more influentialupon the April 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., it quelled a potential rebellion inside Harlem. [71], The teachings of Five-Percent Nation have been accused of promoting black supremacy. The most well-known Caucasian Five Percenter is John Michael Kennedy, who met Allah in 1965. Related To Gordon Kennedy, Nicole Kennedy, Katherine Kennedy, Bonnie Kennedy. [59] [18], The Supreme Mathematics and Supreme Alphabet are key concepts in the Five Percent Nation. Black Business is the group's last album with any production by Tony D. The New World Order is the fourth and final album by the hip hop group Poor Righteous Teachers, released in 1996. [34] Knight's book also includes two photos of Allah with Gottehrer, who Allah called "Moses." [36], In 2018 members of the Five Percent Nation and Harlem community members applied to the Transportation/Historic Preservation & Landmarks Committee of Manhattan Community Board 10 to have the northwest corner of 126th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd in Harlem, New York co-named Allah, Justice & The Five Percenters Square.[37][38] The application and subsequent proposal were approved by Manhattan Community Board 10 and the New York City Council. . [24][23] Wakeel Allah's book In the Name of Allah includes a photo captioned: "Allah (in background) along with Mayor Lindsay (holding baby) on airplane ride with Five Percenters. The Supreme Alphabet was developed by Allah the Father and Justice. [64] These meetings usually take place in public areas and can be held anywhere. Political hip hop is a subgenre of hip hop music that was developed in the 1980s as a way of turning hip hop into a call for political and/or social action and a form of social and/or political activism. "[59][18], The Supreme Mathematics and Supreme Alphabet are key concepts in the Five Percent Nation. [96]. Eighty-five percent of the world's population are described as "uncivilized people; poison animal eaters; slaves from mental death and power, people who do not know the Living God or their origin in this world, and they worship that which they do not know. The main theme of the NGE doctrine spoken on hip hop records were the teachings that black people were the original or first human life to walk the planet, that the Blackman is God, the Blackwoman is Earth, and through the inner esoteric powers of the Gods and Earths, the youth can transform and possess its true potential, which aspires to overthrow the overbearing oligarchy by becoming just rulers of themselves. We are pro-righteous and anti-devilishment." /. Allah the Father and Shahid were nicknamed "High Scientists" due to their intense study of lessons. "[71], The teachings of Five-Percent Nation have been accused of promoting black supremacy. [79] Ladybug Mecca, a Five Percenter and the female member of the hip hop group Digable Planets, offers her view of gender and divinity: We need to know that there is a feminine and masculine principal or consciousness that is considered the God or the Creator. In fact, we have white Five Percenters. [58], The term "Five Percenter" is taken directly from the "Five Percent" who are described in "Lost-Found Muslim Lesson No. This podcast was made possible by the Knowledge Exchange and Impact fundi at the University of St Andrews. Scene pioneer DJ Kool Herc recalled that while there was a heavy gang presence in attendance, the Five Percenters were also there as a de facto peace-keeping element. The album is broken down track-by-track by Brand Nubian in Brian Coleman's book Check the Technique. [16] The Nation of Gods and Earths' Supreme Wisdom states: "Wisdom is the Original Woman because life is continued through her cipher (womb)." [47] NGE literature has been banned from penal institutions in these and other states, and inmates have been denied privileges enjoyed by those of other persuasions. First of all, we are the Arm Leg Leg Arm Head (Allah). "[38][39], After the founding of the Allah School, the Gods and Earths became more influential upon the April 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., it quelled a potential rebellion inside Harlem. Early hip-hop acts affiliated with the Five Percenters, and who spread its teachings through hip hop, include two MCs of the late 1980searly '90s conscious-rap eraRakim of Eric B. Parents (84 percent), teachers (78 percent), kids age 6-11 (73 percent), and teens age 12-17 (64 percent) say character-building skills are among the most important skills to develop along with academic skills in order to be successful in life. "[69] Allah was also a proponent of fasting and many new adherents fast as part of "an induction process. He enjoyed gambling, which was condemned by the NOI, and disagreed with the NOI's teachings that Wallace Fard Muhammad was a divine messenger. [81] When Allah the Father was alive, some female Five Percenters referred to themselves as Goddesses. [16] The Black women who came into Father Allah's growing movement to study along with the males were taught they were symbolic of the planet Earth because women produce and sustain human existence as does the Earth. John. [33] Michael M. Knight's The Five Percenters includes a photo of a gathering of Five Percenters that includes Barkim, who Knight describes as "one of the earliest white Five Percenters . One story states that he was disciplined by the NOI and excommunicated in 1963, but another version of events says that he left of his own free will. Within the American Muslim community, he has earned a reputation as an ostentatious cultural provocateur. [23], In 1967, shortly after Allah and Justice started holding classes at the Street Academy, Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin and Massachusetts Senator Edward Brooke visited Father Allah at the Academy. With thanks to Calum McAndrew, Mhairi Stewart, Al McGowan, and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. [2][3], The Nation of Gods and Earths teaches the belief that Black people are the original people of the planet Earth and are therefore the fathers ("Gods") and mothers ("Earths") of civilization. It is notable for its lack of drums. How the values associated with each number were derived are currently unknown. In 1967, shortly after Allah and Justice started holding classes at the Street Academy, Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin and Massachusetts Senator Edward Brooke visited Father Allah at the Academy. The history of African-American Muslims is related to African-American history in general, and goes back to the Revolutionary and Antebellum eras. In the early 1980s, this spread was in part due to early adherents teaching when away at college or in the military and, more famously, because of the rise of hip hop music. [82] A Five Percent female named Tawanna referred to herself as God. [16] Female Five Percenters are also referred to as "Wisdom. The Nation of Gods and Earths' Supreme Wisdom states: "Wisdom is the Original Woman because life is continued through her cipher (womb)." Allah proclaimed Kennedy a "righteous man" and renamed him Azreal. [5] Allah was also joined by Justice (formerly James 109X, and before that, James Howell) who would become one of Allah's closest associates until his death. Five Percenters in New York City were a visible presence at parties during hip hop's formative years of the 1970s. Contact. Constitutional law, and a civil rights advocate who defended cases for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), the National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee (NECLC) and in his private practice. Because the NGE defines itself as a way of life and not a religion, the Nation generally does not observe religious holidays, including those associated with Christianity or Islam. [8] [9], Allah proselytized the streets of Harlem to teach others his views based on his interpretation of NOI teachings. "[23] With the goal of preventing New York from having a race riot or uprising, New York Mayor John V. Lindsay sent Barry Gottehrer, the head of the mayor's Urban Task Force, to meet with the organization the FBI had called a "gang" and "terror group. Some Five Percenters have been accused of promoting male chauvinism and misogyny. Includes Address (5) Phone (4) Email (2) See Results. The Nation of Gods and Earth has propagated its teachings throughout the United States and abroad. It's a mother/father principle, a masculine/feminine principle. "[23] Gottehrer stated Allah the Father was non-violent, "but was dedicated to his community's well-being. First of all, we are the Arm Leg Leg Arm Head (Allah). Their debut studio album, One for All (1990), is one of the most popular and acclaimed alternative hip hop albums of the 1990s, known for socially conscious and political lyrics inspired by the teachings of The Nation of Gods and Earths. With these artists, and any others associated with the Five Percenters, music was more than just a message." Allah was assassinated 13 June 1969 at 21 West 112th Street in Harlem, the residence of his wife and children. Gods and Earths sometimes refer to themselves as scientists, implying their search for knowledge and proof. [They] are easily led in the wrong direction, but hard to lead into the right direction." John Michael Kennedy Goodman Media jmkennedy@goodmanmedia.com 212-576-2700 x 243 . It's what brings creation forth, so there has to be an acknowledgement and respect for her in order to bring back the balance. It's what brings creation forth, so there has to be an acknowledgement and respect for her in order to bring back the balance. This especially meshed well with conscious themes found in other golden-age hip hop recordings. These two acts, as well as some of their other contemporaries, infused Five-Percent teachings and symbolism throughout their music and videos. [26], Allah the Father stated that he was "neither pro-black nor anti-white." Five Percenters in New York City were a visible presence at parties during hip hop's formative years of the 1970s. The Nation of Gods and Earth has propagated its teachings throughout the United States and abroad. 4 Feb 2021 0. [70] Allah the Father advocated "eating one meal a day, every other day or every third days, as prescribed in the Nation of Islam." John Michael Kennedy is president of JMKPR: Communications for Creative Industries, a public relations firm focused on working with individuals, companies and organizations involved in artistic . The Nation of Gods and Earths teaches the belief that Black people are the original people of the planet Earth and are therefore the fathers ("Gods") and mothers ("Earths") of civilization. ./ The feminine principle is what gives birth to the universe. [40][41] Allah was assassinated 13 June 1969 at 21 West 112th Street in Harlem, the residence of his wife and children. Scene pioneer DJ Kool Herc recalled that while there was a heavy gang presence in attendance, the Five Percenters were also there as a de facto peace-keeping element. How can we be the all in all if "all" isn't included?" The Nation of Gods and Earth has propagated its teachings throughout the United States and abroad. There have been rumors and theories about assailants and motives, but the murder remains unsolved. Allah the Father and Shahid were nicknamed "High Scientists" due to their intense study of lessons. Publishers Weekly describes him as "Islam's gonzo experimentalist." [18] Allah the Father developed a curriculum of eight lessons that included the Supreme Alphabets and Mathematics, which he devised, as well as lessons developed by the Nation of Islam's Elijah Muhammad and Wallace Fard Muhammad. These particular gangs emanate from New York City Public School Number 120 which is a junior high school." [2] The Nation teaches that Supreme Mathematics and Supreme Alphabet, a set of principles created by Allah the Father, is the key to understanding humankind's relationship to the universe. [15] Knight's book also includes two photos of Allah with Gottehrer, who Allah called "Moses." [16] Dr. These particular gangs emanate from New York City Public School Number 120 which is a junior high school. Otherwise known as: The Blood-Suckers of the Poor." John Michael Kennedy, Producer: Two Wasted Lives. William Michael Griffin Jr., better known by his stage name Rakim, is an American rapper and record producer. "What I Learned from the Five Percenters", "God, the Black Man and the Five Percenters", "The Meaning of the 5%: A Look at the Nation Of Gods And Earths", "The Founding of the Nation Of Gods And Earths", https://www.scribd.com/doc/302750576/NGE-Supreme-Wisdom, "A National Statement by Dumar Wa'de Allah", "Welcome to the Love Allah website of the Gods and Earths! Allah proclaimed Kennedy a "righteous man" and renamed him Azreal. Gottehrer stated Allah the Father was non-violent, "but was dedicated to his community's well-being." For example, the first letter, A, stands for Allah; the 12th letter, L, stands for Love, Hell, or Right; and the 13th letter, M, stands for Master. [35] Dr. Sujan Dass, who is better known as Supreme Understanding, is a Bangladeshi-American Five Percenter and an influential and prolific writer. As in the Nation of Islam, Five Percenters believe that the original inhabitants of the world were Black (which they refer to as the "Asiatic Blackman" and believe had inhabited the earth for "66 trillion years") who ultimately descended from the Tribe of Shabazz, while the White race are evil "devils" who were created 6,000 years ago on what is today the Greek island of Patmos by a 'rogue bigheaded scientist' named Yakub (the Biblical and Qur'anic Jacob) who was of the Meccan branch of the tribe. [92][93] Furthermore, RZA directly rhymes the Twelve Jewels of life's objectives on his later work with Gravediggaz, rhyming in succession: knowledge, wisdom, understanding, freedom, justice, equality, food, clothing, shelter, love, peace, happiness. [19] The eight lessons were taught in this order, which follows below: Each Five Percenter was required to fully "master" each lesson and was expected to be able to "think and reason by forming profound relationships between the lessons and significant experiences within life." [25] In an article titled "The Five Percenters," published in The New Amsterdam News, Rustin wrote, We might all applaud the Street Academy as one of the most constructive contributions to the maintenance of stability in the Harlem Community, as well as creating an effective instrument for the rehabilitation of young men who might otherwise have no choice but the streets. The main theme of the NGE doctrine spoken on hip hop records were the teachings that black people were the original or first human life to walk the planet, that the Blackman is God, the Blackwoman is Earth, and through the inner esoteric powers of the Gods and Earths, the youth can transform and possess its true potential, which aspires to overthrow the overbearing oligarchy by becoming just rulers of themselves. The hip hop group 3rd Bass, whose MC's Prime Minister Pete Nice and MC Serch were white and Jewish, respectively, cited NGE lessons in the song "Triple Stage Darkness" and other songs. Such rules were relaxed in 2004 in New York to allow registered "sincere adherent(s)" to study teachings personally but not share with unregistered inmates during their incarceration. The Supreme Alphabet was developed by Allah the Father and Justice. The most well-known Caucasian Five Percenter is John Michael Kennedy, who met Allah in 1965. "[20] Five Percenters were also required to share what they had learned with others, and thereby recruit new members. Includes Address (8) Phone (21) Email (2) See Results. Others describe the Black woman as the Black man's equal: In X Clan's song "Wiz Degrees," Five Percenter Brother J describes his partner as "Wisdom and the Goddess manifest." They have also lived in Somerville, MA and Medford, MA. [12] [54] [55] The anthology Knowledge of Self: A Collection of Wisdom on the Science of Everything in Life by Supreme Understanding details the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths. [90]. It's what brings creation forth, so there has to be an acknowledgement and respect for her in order to bring back the balance. 1, and his subsequent book In the Name of Allah: A History of Clarence 13X and the Five Percenters Vol. The Yakub origin story is the basis for all Five Percenter racial understanding. Early hip-hop acts affiliated with the Five Percenters, and who spread its teachings through hip hop, include two MCs of the late 1980searly '90s conscious-rap eraRakim of Eric B. "[16] The Black women who came into Father Allah's growing movement to study along with the males were taught they were symbolic of the planet Earth because women produce and sustain human existence as does the Earth. It's not a male, like religion will tell you. The Supreme Alphabet was developed by Allah the Father and Justice. [83] In its article on Five Percenter Jay Electronica, Vice Magazine stated in regard to the Five Percent Nation: "It's a movement that's been affiliated with hip-hop from the very beginning, coining terms like 'ciphers' and 'dropping science' and influencing everyone, World's Famous Supreme Team, Big Daddy Kane, J. Cole, Jay-Z, Method Man, Rakim, Wu-Tang Clan, Brand Nubian, Nas, Common, Poor Righteous Teachers, Erykah Badu, and AZ. John Kennedy Mediation LLC. 1965 New York newspaper articles referred to the Five Percenters as a "gang," "hoodlums," and "terror group." Allah is the all in all. To inquire about scheduling a mediation or arbitration, please email or call Judge Kennedy at: john@kennedys.org 801.230.1385. Judge Steven Whalen found no evidence that the group advocated violence and recommended that it be recognized as a legitimate belief system. [66] Many Five Percenters honor Allah the Father's birthday (February 22) and/or the official founding of the Nation (October 10) with special events and parliaments. Wakeel Allah's book In the Name of Allah includes a photo captioned: "Allah (in background) along with Mayor Lindsay (holding baby) on airplane ride with Five Percenters." According to the Five Percenter Newspaper, "God first means that it is no longer a judicial argument; centered means everything we do is about God. This especially meshed well with conscious themes found in other golden-age hip hop recordings. "[79] Ladybug Mecca, a Five Percenter and the female member of the hip hop group Digable Planets, offers her view of gender and divinity: We need to know that there is a feminine and masculine principal or consciousness that is considered the God or the Creator. They are represented in Sunni and Shia denominations as well as smaller sects, such as the Nation of Islam. Member of the . [70] [77] Some males promote the minimization of women, as with Lord Jamar's lyric that woman is "secondary but most necessary." The eight lessons were taught in this order, which follows below: Each Five Percenter was required to fully "master" each lesson and was expected to be able to "think and reason by forming profound relationships between the lessons and significant experiences within life." Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 40s John Michael Kennedy Wendell, NC View Full Report Addresses The Five-Percent Nation holds events known as Universal Parliaments in various citiesusually once a monthto build on their interpretation of the Supreme Mathematics, lessons, and to discuss business concerning the NGE. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of New York from 1939 to 1943. /. "[78] Others describe the Black woman as the Black man's equal: In X Clan's song "Wiz Degrees," Five Percenter Brother J describes his partner as "Wisdom and the Goddess manifest. The Five-Percent Nation, sometimes referred to as the Nation of Gods and Earths (NGE/NOGE) or the Five Percenters, is a Black nationalist movement influenced by Islam that was founded in 1964 in the Harlem section of the borough of Manhattan, New York City, by Allah the Father, who was previously known as Clarence 13X and, before that, Clarence Edward Smith. Some Five Percenters have been accused of promoting male chauvinism and misogyny. The Yakub origin story is the basis for all Five Percenter racial understanding. In religion, in Christianity and in Islam, in all religions it's a perverted piece of the truth, when it doesn't hold the woman on a pedestal. In fact, we have white Five Percenters." These jewels are also shared by The Nation of Islam. The anthology Knowledge of Self: A Collection of Wisdom on the Science of Everything in Life by Supreme Understanding details the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths. After Rakim and Kane's heyday rose acts that were even more explicit with allegiance to the NGE, most notably Brand Nubian, Poor Righteous Teachers, Wu-Tang Clan, Killarmy, Sunz of Man, Gravediggaz and Busta Rhymes. For example, the first letter, A, stands for Allah; the 12th letter, L, stands for Love, Hell, or Right; and the 13th letter, M, stands for Master. [10] According to the Five Percenter Newspaper, "God first means that it is no longer a judicial argument; centered means everything we do is about God. View original page. . In an article titled "The Five Percenters," published in The New Amsterdam News, Rustin wrote, We might all applaud the Street Academy as one of the most constructive contributions to the maintenance of stability in the Harlem Community, as well as creating an effective instrument for the rehabilitation of young men who might otherwise have no choice but the streets. The Five-Percent Nation, sometimes referred to as the Nation of Gods and Earths (NGE/NOGE) or the Five Percenters, is a Black nationalist, Black Supremacist movement influenced by Islam that was founded in 1964 in the Harlem section of the borough of Manhattan, New York City, by Allah the Father, who was previously known as Clarence 13X and, before that, Clarence Edward Smith. He married Tracey Davis on December 7, 1979. /. Many MCs employ the technique and terminology of the Supreme Alphabet to create acrostics, acronyms and backronyms in their rhymes. Multiple stories exist as to why Clarence and the NOI parted ways: Some state he refused to give up gambling; others state he questioned the unique divinity of Wallace Fard Muhammad, whom the NOI deified as the true and living God in person; or that he questioned Fard's godhood due to the fact that Fard was born of a Caucasian mother. His stage name was taken from one of the characters in the 1979 kung fu film The Mystery of Chess Boxing. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. John Michael Kennedy, 63. [51] Gods and Earths sometimes refer to themselves as scientists, implying their search for knowledge and proof. A number of hip hop artists in the United States are followers of Islam. Lorenzo Dechalus, known professionally as Lord Jamar is an American rapper, DJ, record producer, actor and podcaster. Five Percent of the world's population are described as "the poor, righteous Teachers, who do not believe in the teachings of the 10%, and are all-wise; and know who the Living God is; and Teach that the Living God is the Sun of man, the supreme being, the (Black man) of Asia; and Teach Freedom, Justice and Equality to all the human family of the planet Earth." "[23] Gottehrer and Allah began organizing picnics and airplane rides for the Five Percenters that were funded by New York City through the Urban Task Force. On October 10, 1964, this young group formed the First Nine Born of what became known as the Five-Percent Nation, or later the Nation of Gods and Earths. [76] According to the Five Percent Nation, each member constitutes a divine being in his or her own right. Sales never matched the wide acclaim the album has only sold 350,000 copies as of May 2013 but it has remained in print since its 1990 release. [18] Allah the Father developed a curriculum of eight lessons that included the Supreme Alphabets and Mathematics, which he devised, as well as lessons developed by the Nation of Islam's Elijah Muhammad and Wallace Fard Muhammad. The most well-known Caucasian Five Percenter is John Michael Kennedy, who met Allah in 1965. Scholars of religion characterize it as a new religious movement. After failing to reach elder adults whom he saw as already set in their ways, he found success with street youth. Some Five Percenters take further steps and eschew meat altogether, often opting for "strict" vegetarianism. It's not a male, like religion will tell you. & Rakim [85] and Big Daddy Kane. [23] Gottehrer stated Allah the Father was non-violent, "but was dedicated to his community's well-being." [21] According to Five Percenter Universal Shaamguadd, Allah the Father stated Five Percenters should avoid eating "small scavengers, such as shrimp," and also avoid "lobsters, crabs, clams, and oysters. Scene pioneer DJ Kool Herc recalled that while there was a heavy gang presence in attendance, the Five Percenters were also there as a de facto peace-keeping element. There are 3 professionals named "John Michael Kennedy", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. [48], Its newspaper The Five Percenter condemns the states who impose restrictions on their practice as those who "attempt to define us in ways that seek to criminalize us." The doomed convertible. [66] Many Five Percenters honor Allah the Father's birthday (February 22) and/or the official founding of the Nation (October 10) with special events and parliaments. The advancement of a God or Earth is based on his or her memorization, recitation, comprehension, and practical application of the Supreme Mathematics and the Supreme Alphabet and also the 120 Lessons, sometimes referred to as degrees, a revised version of the Supreme Wisdom lessons of the NOI, originally written by Wallace Fard Muhammad and Elijah Muhammad. Previously, John was a Senior Counsel at Goodman Media Inter national and also held positions at Huntington Theatre, JMK & Associates, Southern Methodist University. [94] He regularly wears an eight-pointed star pendant with a number seven and a crescent, which can be seen on the cover of his album The World According to RZA . The hip hop group 3rd Bass, whose MC's Prime Minister Pete Nice and MC Serch were white and Jewish, respectively, cited NGE lessons in the song "Triple Stage Darkness" and other songs.[90]. [70] Allah the Father advocated "eating one meal a day, every other day or every third days, as prescribed in the Nation of Islam. Ten percent of the world's population are described as "The rich; the slave-makers of the poor; who teach the poor liesto believe that the Almighty, True and Living God is a spook and cannot be seen by the physical eye. "[35] Dr. Sujan Dass, who is better known as Supreme Understanding, is a Bangladeshi-American Five Percenter and an influential and prolific writer. Lived In Trenton NJ, Sykesville MD, Essex MD, Perry Hall MD. "Supreme Mathematics.". We are pro-righteous and anti-devilishment."[47][48][49] There have been from the organization's inception Five Percenters of various ethnicities. The Nation teaches that the black man (Insofar as the Nation defines this race) is himself God, with the black race thus being a race of actual gods. John Scott Kennedy, 56. Eighty-five percent of the world's population are described as "uncivilized people; poison animal eaters; slaves from mental death and power, people who do not know the Living God or their origin in this world, and they worship that which they do not know.