The National Book Award-winning author shows young readers a humane political philosophy that many adults still fail to ...

Few public figures have grasped Brooks’ insight as deeply as the activist whose legacy Mark Whitaker chronicles in his luminous, nuanced “The Afterlife of Malcolm X.” In his telling, Malcolm not just ...

As the 100th year of Malcolm X’s birth is recognized, journalist Mark Whitaker’s new book explores how the once-feared activist evolved into a revered cultural icon.

Mark Whitaker’s new book is about the many ways Americans have embraced the minister in the 60 years since his assassination.

Approaching Malcolm X’s 100th birthday on May 19, 2025, is historically significant as many rediscover his legacy. Younger Black Americans learn about Malcolm X’s legacy through annual community-based ...

While it’s true that “The Afterlife of Malcolm X” is an eye-opening book, one that works as a great companion to the ...

In those hundred years, Malcolm X's legacy hasn’t aged—it’s evolved: from 1960s press photos to 1990s biopics, and more.

Civil right activist’s teachings challenge us to confront systemic injustices unflinchingly. In today’s context, his principles are especially relevant.

One hundred years later, the question isn’t whether Malcolm X and his influence still exists—it’s who’s carrying it, and how.

Word In Black “Malcolm X at 100” is Word In Black’s series honoring the life, ideas, and legacy of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz on ...

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 ...