1. The Teachings of Elijah Muhammed

2. Whites are devils. n Source of the problems of African Americans n Thoroughly corrupt n All are the same in final analysis n Cannot help African Americans

3. Changed Life Style n No smoking, drinking or drugs n No illicit sex n Hard work and discipline n Male responsibility

4. Pride in Being Black n Blacks are the first and best humans n Learn Black history n Reject looking white n No chasing white women n Islam is the Black religion, Christianity is the white peoples’ religion

5. Solution Is Separation n Integration rejected as becoming white n Economic independence key n Political control of Black community n Unite Blacks

6. Self-Defense n Nonviolence is weakness n Respect for authority, but self respect n Appreciation for revolution n Right to defend self