A new book dives into the often misunderstood political life and evolution of Malcolm X — an instrumental figure who helped shape the narrative about people of color in the U.S. The big picture: ...
Had he lived, Malcolm X would have turned 100 years old on May 19, 1925. One century later, the religious leader and advocate for Black nationalism continues to spark conversation and action. “The ...
Today marks what would be the 100th birthday of Malcolm X. The New York Times reported in 2022 that the two men who were wrongfully convicted of killing the civil rights leader were exonerated. The ...
If you were around in the early ’90s you saw a whole lot of baseball caps emblazoned with a simple capital “X.” They marked an ingenious marketing stroke on the part of filmmaker Spike Lee, who would ...
On this day 100 years ago, the man who would become Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Neb. His message and legacy continues to outrage some and inspire many. One hundred years ago today, Malcolm Little was ...
In "The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon's Enduring Impact on America" (to be published May 13 by Simon & Schuster), journalist Mark Whitaker looks at how the influence of the ...
A letter Malcolm X penned after being silenced for his remarks on JFK’s assassination sold at auction for over $10,000. Malcolm X’s historic, typed and hand-signed letter addressing the backlash he ...
Just over 60 years ago, on Feb. 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated in front of his wife, daughters and a crowded room of supporters while giving a speech in the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York.
It has undoubtedly been a challenging year for Black people in America. Though the iconic leaders of the past are no longer with us, we can readily surmise their perspectives on contemporary issues.
It's been decades since Malcolm X was assassinated, but his legacy has lived on through his six daughters: Attallah, Qubilah, ...