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Michael Tabor
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Michael Aloysius Tabor
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Michael Aloysius Tabor
December 13, 1946 Harlem, New York, US
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| Died | October 17, 2010 (aged 63) |
| Other names | Cetewayo |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Years active | 1970–72 |
| Organization | Black Panther Party |
| Spouse(s) | Connie Matthews(?–1972) Priscilla Matanda(?–2010) |
| Children | 4 |
Michael Aloysius Tabor (December 13, 1946 – October 17, 2010) was an American activist and a member of the Black Panther Party. He was involved in a court case where he was accused of being part of a plan related to public safety in New York City.
During the trial, Michael Tabor and another person left the country and went to Algeria. Even though he was later found not guilty of all the accusations, Tabor stayed in Africa until he passed away. He never returned to the United States.
Michael Tabor's Early Life
Michael Tabor was born on December 13, 1946, in Harlem, a neighborhood in New York City. He grew up following the Catholic faith and received his education from the Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary.
When he was a teenager, he joined the Black Panther Party. This group worked to protect the rights of African Americans. Later in his life, he chose to use the name "Cetewayo." This name was inspired by a famous Zulu king from the 1800s.
Court Case and Acquittal
In 1970, Michael Tabor and several other members of the Black Panthers faced serious accusations. They were accused of planning actions that raised concerns about public safety in New York City. These plans reportedly involved public buildings, including the New York Botanical Garden.
In February 1971, Michael Tabor and another person involved in the case did not show up for their trial. They were then considered to be fugitives. The leader of the Black Panther Party, Huey P. Newton, criticized their decision to leave.
Tabor and his wife, Connie Matthews, later appeared in Algeria. The New York Times published a letter from Tabor's friend. The letter explained they had left the U.S. because they feared for their lives.
On May 13, 1971, after a long eight-month trial, the jury found Michael Tabor and the others not guilty on all accusations. From Algeria, Tabor shared that he was "overjoyed that the brothers are free."
Life in Africa
After a short time, Algeria asked Michael Tabor to leave. He and Connie Matthews then moved to Zambia in 1972. In Zambia, Michael Tabor became a radio host. He had a popular drive-time show called "The Happy World of 5 FM" in Lusaka, Zambia.
He was known for his deep voice and a fun rhyming introduction: "Rhyming the time at the sound of the chime." He would even ring a small bell during his show. Michael Tabor also wrote about politics while living in Zambia.
Even though he was asked many times, Michael Tabor chose not to return to the United States. He passed away in Lusaka, Zambia, on October 17, 2010, at the age of 63. He was survived by his second wife, Priscilla Matanda, and his four children.
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