Civil rights activists and Freedom Riders were viewed as troublemakers. Nine months after Malcolm X's assassination, "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," co-authored with Alex Haley, was published on Oct ...

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 ...

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 ...

This month marks the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, the defiant, charismatic Black leader who electrified America with his blunt talk and biting humor. In his brief 39 years, Malcolm was many things: a ...

We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In "The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon's Enduring Impact on America" (to be published May 13 by Simon & ...