On the basis of his several meetings with Malcolm X, Hakim decided to dedicate his life to the implementation of Malcolm's teaching. Released on parole in April of 1968. Hakim returned to St. Louis with the hope of establishing a community program there geared to the needs of black young people. His parole officer disapproved because such an involvement would mean that Hakim would be in constant contact with junkies and ex-cons, the seamy side of life.

Hakim found himself frustrated in other ways. Not long after his arrival in St. Louis, he met and fell in love with a woman. They wished to be married. When Hakim informed his parole officer of this, "He told me that before I could get married he would have to investigate my potential wife. If he found her worthy, then I could get married. It had nothing to do with whether she loved me and I loved her."

Before Hakim had been released on parole, many people including his prison social case worker had advised him to leave Missouri. "They all said that I should get out of Missouri because my ambition superseded what normally a parolee will be expected to look for or look forward to."

As Hakim saw it, his parole experience had more than confirmed their predictions: so he decided to leave Missouri. Malcolm X had told him that he might find things better in Boston; so Hakim worked his way here, and joined the Malcolm X Foundation, a community organization that shared his desire to implement the social thought of Malcolm.

As the result of his energy and leadership. Hakim was appointed president of the foundation in late 1969. Under his direction, the Foundation, allied with Roxbury's Joint Center for Inner City Change, became a vital force in Boston's black community. It attracted a number of talented and educated young blacks to its staff, and offered an array of educational and cultural programs highlighted by CURE, Inc., a clearinghouse for junkies who want to kick.

Many of the programs that the Foundation has instituted were the products of Hakim's intellect, but those who have been close to the foundation or have watched him in action feel that his presence has been even a more significant factor in the Foundation's success. Partially this is because Hakim serves as a direct link to Malcolm because he knew him rather than merely knew of him. However, what is perhaps more important is the way in which Hakim incorporates Malcolm's spirit in his own actions and manner, particularly in his dealings with the socially disposable: young junkies, ex-cons, young girls pressured towards prostitution by their economic needs. Hakim has been down that road of crime and punishment. His face is the roadmap of that travelling.

However, as of now, it seems likely that he will have to go on the road again.

V

On May 13, Malik Hakim was arrested by the FBI on a federal parole violation warrant. Hakim had recently applied for a passport so that he could travel to Europe to study the Montessori system of education. Hakim had not been overly-enthusiastic about leaving Boston and the Foundation, but felt that the trip might produce some valuable knowledge.

Hakim, as he has in all legal transactions since his arrival here, used his Christian name, Albert Bradford, on the passport application. It was costly resurection of that dead identity.

After his arrest, Hakim was held in jail in lieu of $50,000 bond. The bail was later lowered to $2,500. The money was raised, and Hakim was released.

Governor Sargent delayed signing the extradition papers for five months. At any point during that time. Hakim could have followed the lead of the New York Black Panthers who jumped bail and fled the country. He did not. He stayed in Boston, and continued his work at the Foundation.

In early September, two plain-clothesmen entered the office of the Foundation and without identifying themselves told the receptionist that they wanted to see Hakim. Hakim, who had been in a meeting in another room, came out. When he did, the plainclothesmen drew their guns. It is not clear whether or not they also identified themselves at this point. In any event. Hakim fled from their guns, and the receptionist raced into the room where the meeting was going on. She screamed. "There's some white men trying to shoot Malik." By this time, the people in the room had caught up with the chase. Hakim was lying injured outside under the eyes of a dozen policemen. He had been placed under arrest on two charges--violation of parole and the rape of a white woman.

In September, hearings were held under the direction of Deputy Assistant Attornies General Mark Burson and James Kenelly to present Hakim with the charges against him and to allow him to call witnesses in his defense. Out of the hundreds of people who offered to testify. Hakim chose ll. Their testimony along with the other records of the hearings were included in Attorney General Quinn's report to the Governor.

After conferring with his own staff of advisors. Governor Sargent signed the extradition papers on September 23.