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National Treasure: What Malcolm X Reveals About the Power of Speech on His 100th Birthday

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. On the anniversary of his 100th birthday, we revisit the life, legacy and words of Malcolm X. Known for his fiery speeches and unwavering stance ...
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The remarkable life and afterlife of Malcolm X

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 ...
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Reflections on Malcolm X debate in Durham on 100th anniversary of his birth

Monday is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X, a civil rights activist, minister and spokesman for the Nation of Islam. He was loved and respected by many but feared and hated by many ...
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100 years on, Malcolm X remembered as an icon, not outcast

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Ibram X. Kendi is ready to introduce kids to Malcolm X: ‘Racism is worse in times of tragedy’

At a time when the federal government is conducting a radical erasure of Black history in the name of fighting diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and school libraries are banning books about ...