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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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

Writer-activist-director Kevin Powell pens a poem to his hero Malcolm X who would have turned 100 years old today ...

We owe Malcolm X much more than occasional mentions during Black History Month. His teachings, his courage under fire, and ...

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

Reflection on the life and legacy of Malcolm X, a powerful Black leader who continues to inspire and motivate generations.

Born 100 years ago today as Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska and known primarily as Malcolm X,  El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz‎ was an African-American minister for the Nation of Islam ...

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