Burn, Baby, Burn

The Life and Legacy of H Rap Brown

De: Noor Wazwaz, Obaid Siddiqui

Narrado por: Noor Wazwaz, Obaid Siddiqui

On a March night in 2000, two deputy sheriffs serving a warrant were shot in Atlanta, Georgia. One was severely wounded while the other would die a day later. The shooting kicked off a large manhunt in search of the alleged cop killer. Four days later in Alabama, authorities found their man—Jamil Al-Amin. He was a Muslim leader with the title of Imam in the West End neighborhood of Atlanta.

He was also the man formerly known as H. Rap Brown. He was a charismatic Black radical in the late '60s. He was a household name—poised to be the next Malcolm X, a vanguard in the Black freedom movement. The work he did made him a target—followed and harassed by the FBI—even being directly named by J. Edgar Hoover as a specific enemy in the illegal government surveillance program—COINTELPRO.

Now Imam Jamil is currently serving a life sentence in prison for the murder and shooting that night in Atlanta. To the federal government and the state of Georgia, he’s a man paying the price for his violent crime. To his family and supporters, his current conviction and life sentence is just the culmination of a decades-long federal campaign to crush him and they continue to fight for his freedom.

Join hosts Obaid Siddiqui and Noor Wazwaz as they explore the complicated story of the iconic and forgotten American leader H. Rap Brown.

The program is part of Audible's Podcast Development Program.

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A very, very good book/podcast

This is filled with interviews and wonderful research which provides information that should not be overlooked. The flow is excellent and it really is a movie in your mind!

Where is R. Rap Brown?

Interesting interviews and interpretation of Civil Rights in America. This shines a light on a very volatile subject. I vaguely remember any of this not having been at an age to do that. No one, in my opinion can label either parties wrong. There is and always will be a spectrum of truth to any problem or solution. I feel it is up to each individual to conduct themselves (I include myself) in a humane and generous manner. I don’t believe exactly as you believe, however there is room for acceptance of all. Thoroughly enjoyed this listen.

Looking back to them and realize that it is still going on today

I actually live in Cambridge and really good know the whole story now I go pretty much the whole story and I am grateful for this book

It’s Heartbreaking for so many reasons but the truth be told

It was very well written and narrated with much dignity despite the injustices bestowed. Closed minded people miss out on the beauty and knowledge of the many different cultures and traditions and abundance of wisdom.

Wow 😮 This is a Must Listen !

I am so thankful for the family and friends who took the time to put this project together so that Imam could tell his lifelong battle with the FBI. I learned so much about him and his community activism to help people who needed his voice and desire to preserve goodness in humanity. Hearing the facts presented during the last trial gives me hope he will be released soon. I pray 🤲🏾 and no matter the outcome, that he be rewarded for actions of good by The Judge on the day of judgment and his enemies be brought to trial before God to present all of the witnesses and conspirators striving to pin Imam to false crimes.

PERSISTENT OPPRESSION AGAINST IMAM JAMIL

The consistency of evidence in how Imam Jamil has been a target of oppression since the 1960s. May Allaah ta’ala grant him and his family and friends mercy and blessings for patience in this struggle. 🤲🏾

The historical audio footage took me back to the time of the story.

This story is one that is not well known outside the black community and I am glad it is being shared.

riveting tale of injustice

from the moment I began listening I was both outraged and at the same time inspired by this man and his families courage and dedication to freedom

That was a lot

I don’t know where to begin. The narration and the interviews were great. But it is unfortunate that this story ends with Amin’s family and supporters still fighting to prove his innocence. I’m glad I had the opportunity to hear his story.

Learning!

This was a well told story of a great leader. My prayers are with the Imam.