The recent security breach involving former President Barack Obama has stirred deep concerns, particularly within the context of historical attacks on Black leaders, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers, Fred Hampton and Malcolm X. These assassinations not only shook Black communities but also left lasting scars, reinforcing fears of political violence against Black leaders. Obama’s close call — narrowly avoiding a potentially dangerous encounter in Los Angeles — evokes memories of these tragic events and raises questions about the state of protection for Black figures in positions of power.