Frankye Adams-Johnson Black Panther Party Collection
Title
Frankye Adams-Johnson Black Panther Party Collection
Date Modified
2025-12-12
Description
Frankye Adams-Johnson is a former English Professor at Jackson State University and former active member of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in New York City, where she served as an officer in the New York State Chapter. This collection, created or collected during her involvement in the Black Panther Party, consists of personal journal notebooks, correspondence, newspaper articles, fliers, meeting documents and her collection of political and movement buttons.
Curated By
Garrad Lee
Contributing Institution
Jackson State University
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A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He details his latest attempt at freedom that fell short. He mentions his children and love for her before discussing legal proceedings and life. The letter is dated “17th day year of sorting out consolidation.”
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He discusses the long time that it takes her to respond to his letters before updating her on various matters, events, and operations within the Black Panther Party. The letter is dated “28th day year of sorting out consolidation” and “Sunday the 2nd’”
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He explores the importance of a uniting structure among the revolutionaries and Black Liberation Army (BLA) and writes about Allah's power and keeping the faith. The letter is dated "29th day, year of sorting out consolidation.”
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He updates her on the Black Panther Party's lines of communication and security. He discusses how people view men as heroes and the mental impact of oppression on Black people. The letter is dated “7th day, year of sorting out.”
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He explores the relationship between revolutionaries on the inside and outside, writing that there must be a uniting structure and principles among revolutionaries. The letter is dated “27th Day, Year of Consolidation Sorting Out.”
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about the struggle and the lack of growth in the community and the Black Panther Party. He has grown to see the vast importance of having a functional organization. He informs her of his conversations with the children and his court proceedings.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He reflects on his growth as a man and as a leader through his time in prison. He also writes a poem about growth, childhood, and leadership.
Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes his wife, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika), from prison. He addresses his family's wellbeing and the misinformation that he's been receiving from different members of the Black Panther Party. He gives her advice on the best way to cope. The letter is dated August 1st with no year specified.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, begins by wishing her children well and her daughter a happy birthday. He tells his wife to stay strong, and he includes a prayer for each of them to pray. Lastly, he wishes for Allah to protect his wife.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about his faith and his mental state, saying he has begun to understand the psychology of people, and he has made many strides in reducing conflict among the ranks. The letter is dated August 8th with no year specified.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, acknowledges their bad timing and his son's absence from school. He requests for honey to be included with his next food package and asks his wife if she took care of the information for the Black Panther Party.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, expresses his gratitude for his wife and updates her on developments within the Black Panther Party and other legal proceedings. He expresses his awareness of his own mind, his beliefs, the best outlook for the people, and his nature as a man.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He expresses his feelings about their marriage and explains how to win and organize as a people. Page 5 includes a short poem about love.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, writes updates on his trial and his mental state. He writes about his family and discusses matters within the resistance. He includes poems about prison and love. He reminds his wife to bring him a picture.
Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes that he has been thinking retrospectively about his past mistakes and regrets. He also writes about his health and thanks her for the birthday wishes.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He explores the psychology of enslaved and imprisoned people. He discusses Black Panther Party business, including legal proceedings, organizational principles, structure, and leadership. The letter is dated Friday the 6th and Thursday the 12th, 1976.
Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes that he has written a poem about Martin Luther King Jr., and he is thinking about writing another for his son. The letter is dated January 3rd with no year specified.
Nuh Abdul Qaiyum writes from prison to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about his very close friend, Debbie, and the very positive impact they have on one another. He writes about his friend who is to be released from prison soon. The letter is dated January 4th with no year specified.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, writes about his wonderful experience talking with his son and bonding with him. He updates her on his physical appearance before turning his attention to his comrade in another prison. The letter is dated January 6th with no year specified.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, updates her on his prison privileges and tells her to expect a call regarding her probation and visitation rights. He mentions he has a birthday gift to be delivered, and informs her on the legal battles of other members and their needs of communication.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, expresses disappointment in not being able to get in contact with his wife. He says that all important information that he needed to say can be relayed to her by his friend. He asks if she received any of the messages he left for her.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, updates his wife on his educational and personal pursuits inside prison. He gives her advice on dealing with her health and stress. He mentions his visitation, draws comparisons between a funeral and his sentencing, and expresses pride in his child.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He clarifies parts of his previous correspondence and explains the stressful impact of his sentence. He acknowledges his need for more understanding. He updates her on the well being of other members and expresses gratitude and his trust of her.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). This letter addresses Black Panther Party business, marriage, and his mental changes during his time in prison. He details the strategy and principles the Party should use to mobilize and spread across America. Letter was written over multiple days.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He updates his wife on his mind and compares their relationship with others. He asks for pictures and encloses a bus form.
In this letter, Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika)’s husband, Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, praises her skills as a mother. He focuses on Black Panther Party business and actions that need to be taken regarding members. He thanks her for a poem he received and informs her that he is close to completing his degree.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He addresses some legal proceedings before writing about the disunity among Black people. He expresses sadness at the possibility of not speaking to her again. He is hopeful for the future of the Black Liberation Army (BLA) and wishes her happy birthday.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about the loss of a comrade and the interdependence and interconnectedness in relationships. He addresses the issues that have been arising and gives advice on how to interact with and study members. The letter is dated Monday the 16th, 1976.
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who was sentenced to prison in 1975 for a 1971 Black Liberation Army (BLA) connected shooting of police officers in New York, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes a love poem to his wife. He also includes a money order. The letter is dated “Saturday afternoon.”
A letter from Nuh Abdul Qaiyum, who is imprisoned, to his wife Frankye Adams-Johnson (Malika). He writes about his faith. He mentions the type of change he'd like to see before encouraging his wife to have classes on family. He attaches a poem about being an oppressed people. The letter is dated September 8th with no year specified.
