Hakim Jamal

Hakim Jamal
Hakim Jamal in London, March 1, 1971
Gale Benson and Hakim Jamal in London, March 1, 1971
Born
Allen Donaldson

(1931-03-28)March 28, 1931
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 1973(1973-05-01) (aged 42)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Cause of deathGunshot wounds
Occupations
  • Activist
  • author

Hakim Abdullah Jamal (born Allen Donaldson; March 28, 1931 – May 1, 1973) was an American activist and writer. He was an associate of Michael X and wrote From the Dead Level, a memoir of his life and memories of Malcolm X. During his life, Jamal was romantically involved with several high-profile women, notably Jean Seberg, Diana Athill, and Gale Benson.