James Russell McGregor

James Russell McGregor, also known as James 3X, James Shabazz, and Son of Thunder, was a leader of the Black Muslims and an associate of Malcolm X.^[1]^[2] Shabazz was a minister and spiritual leader of thousands of Muslims in Newark and Jersey City and had been a member of the Nation of Islam, or Black Muslims, for more than 30 years.^[3]

He was murdered in the driveway of his home on September 4, 1973, in Newark, NJ. ^[2]

^ NBCVideo (May 13, 1961). "Malcolm X on the 'House Negro' and the 'Field Negro'". youtube. Retrieved March 16, 2017. Seated behind Malcolm X at the rally are three NOI ministers (from left): James 3X Shabazz (formerly McGregor), Muhammad's Temple of Islam No. 25, Newark, N. J.; Thomas J. X. (formerly Ridges), Temples No. 13 and 14, Springfield, Mass., and Hartford, Conn., respectively; and Louis X (formerly Walcott), Temple No. 11, Boston. The latter is now known as Louis Farrakhan.
^ ^a ^b "Black Muslim Leader Shabazz Slain in Trap". Chicago Tribune. September 4, 1973. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
^ "3,000 Attend Funeral for Shabazz at Mosque in Newark". New York Times. September 8, 1973. Retrieved March 16, 2017.

[1] NBCVideo (May 13, 1961). "Malcolm X on the 'House Negro' and the 'Field Negro'". youtube. Retrieved March 16, 2017. Seated behind Malcolm X at the rally are three NOI ministers (from left): James 3X Shabazz (formerly McGregor), Muhammad's Temple of Islam No. 25, Newark, N. J.; Thomas J. X. (formerly Ridges), Temples No. 13 and 14, Springfield, Mass., and Hartford, Conn., respectively; and Louis X (formerly Walcott), Temple No. 11, Boston. The latter is now known as Louis Farrakhan.

[Trib73-2] "Black Muslim Leader Shabazz Slain in Trap". Chicago Tribune. September 4, 1973. Retrieved March 15, 2017.

[NYtimes1973-3] "3,000 Attend Funeral for Shabazz at Mosque in Newark". New York Times. September 8, 1973. Retrieved March 16, 2017.

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