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Quanell X
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Quanell X at Joe Horn protest, December 2, 2007
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Quanell Ralph Evans
December 7, 1970 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Organization | Nation of Islam, New Black Panther Nation |
Quanell X (born Quanell Ralph Evans on December 7, 1970) is an activist and a leader of the New Black Panther Nation in Houston, Texas. He is known for speaking out on important community issues and working to bring about change.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Quanell Ralph Evans was born in Los Angeles, California in 1970. His parents were part of the Nation of Islam. After his parents separated, Quanell moved to Houston. He lived with his grandmother, mother, and younger brother in the South Acres neighborhood. He went to Worthing High School. Growing up, Quanell and his brothers often had to find ways to get food and clothes for school.
In 1990, Quanell X joined the Nation of Islam after hearing Louis Farrakhan speak. He became a student of Farrakhan. Quanell X was recognized for his intelligence. He was chosen to be a spokesperson for the organization. He also served as a national youth minister for the Nation of Islam.
In 2008, Quanell X visited the Holocaust Museum Houston. He spoke about comments he had made earlier. He asked for forgiveness from those who were hurt by his words. He said he understood how his words might have been misunderstood.
Before leading the New Black Panther Nation, Quanell X worked with other groups. These included M.F.O.I. (Mental Freedom Obtains Independence) and The New Black Panther Party.
Community Activism
Quanell X became known as a civil rights activist in Houston by 1996. He often spoke out on issues affecting the community.
In 1999, Quanell X attended the trial of John William King. This trial was for the 1998 murder of James Byrd, Jr.. Quanell X challenged a judge's rule that stopped protests outside the courthouse.
In 2004, Quanell X spoke at a Houston City Council meeting. He asked for a discussion about reparations for slavery. This topic had been turned down by the mayor. The discussion became heated, and Quanell X was asked to leave the meeting.
Quanell X helped bring an end to the 2007 investigation into the disappearance of Tynesha Stewart. She was a student at Texas A&M University. He was able to get information from the suspect, Timothy Wayne Shepherd. Quanell X also spoke out when authorities decided not to search for Stewart's body in a landfill.
Protest for Justice
On December 2, 2007, Quanell X led a rally in Pasadena, Texas. The protest was outside the home of Joe Horn. Horn had been involved in a shooting incident with two men who had broken into a neighbor's house. Quanell X believed the incident might have been related to race. He wanted to speak to the media about it.
Many people gathered for the protest. There were also many people who disagreed with the protest. They chanted and waved flags. Quanell X used a bullhorn, but it was hard to hear him over the noise. Police were ready in case of any trouble. Quanell X later gave a speech on another street. He spoke about the need for fairness for all people.
Speaking Out in 2008-2010
In January 2008, Quanell X called for the resignation of District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal. This was after emails with inappropriate messages were found. Quanell X organized a rally outside the county courthouse.
In October 2008, a TV station reported that Quanell X received money for "consultation fees." This was to help organize protests and bring public attention to a related trial.
Community Safety and Awareness
In August 2011, Quanell X asked people in inner city neighborhoods to stop the "No Snitching" idea. This idea means people do not give information to the police. He said this policy makes elders, women, and children feel unsafe. He believed it was important for communities to work with police to solve problems.
In July 2013, Quanell X and others protested. They blocked a highway in Texas. This protest was about the jury's decision in the Trayvon Martin case. A large protest also happened in the River Oaks neighborhood. Both sides kept the peace during the demonstrations.
Recent Activities in 2023
In July 2023, Quanell X was involved in the case of Rudy Farias. Farias was a Houston man who went missing as a teenager and reappeared in 2023. Quanell X held a press conference. He spoke about what he saw as a slow response from the Houston Police Department to the case.
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