Abdullah Majid’s Statement to 18th Annual Political Prisoner Tribute Dinner
Tribute to Herman & Iyaluua
As Salaamu Alaikum
First, I want to say that the tribute this year to Herman and Iyaluua is well deserved. I can write all day about the many contributions and sacrifices they made, not only to the struggle for our national liberation in the u.s.a, but also to the international struggle against colonialism, imperialism and racism. I am sure that tonight there will not be a shortage of expressions of gratitude and acknowledgement, as well as homage to these two warriors of the Black Liberation Struggle.
However, I feel I would be remiss in my responsibilities if I did not express my warmest appreciation and gratitude to them both for their patience and time in nurturing myself, as well as numerous others of my generation. Our struggle is far from over as to our aims and objectives of our people. However, because of those who have come before us, like yourselves, you have laid a foundation for those of us who follow to build upon until victory (freedom, justice and equality).
I am forever grateful to you both for opening my eyes and helping me to recognize the bigger picture. And I will stay the course, insha Allah, until the work is completed.
In Jihad
Abdullah Majid