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The Klan Ran His Family Out. Now This Mostly White City Honors Malcolm X
- Omaha, Nebraska, a small mostly-white city, officially honors Malcolm X, who was born there 100 years ago on May 19, 1925.
- This recognition follows decades of advocacy led by Rowena Moore and the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, despite the Klan driving his family out as an infant.
- The city holds events like Malcolm X Day on May 19, features a historic plaque at 3448 Pinkney Street, and annually gathers scholars to discuss his legacy.
- Malcolm X was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame in 2024 as its 27th member, highlighting his significance as Nebraska’s most famous Black native son.
- Omaha’s embrace of Malcolm X, despite his family’s violent past there, illustrates a complex reconciliation with history and commitment to honoring his influence.
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The Klan ran his family out. Now this mostly white city honors Malcolm X
Smack in the middle of America, Omaha, Nebraska, is known for its steaks, being the hometown of wealthy financier Warren Buffett, and the headquarters of Union Pacific Corporation railroad. With just under 500,000 residents — about 1/16th the population of New York City — It’s the largest city in a state of 2.5 million souls, just 6% of whom are Black. Yet this tiny, mostly-white city and the small, overwhelmingly white state in the nation’s lit…
Malcolm X celebrated at namesake Chicago college on his 100th birthday
Hundreds gathered at Malcolm X College on Monday to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of its namesake and to honor the legacy of the Black leader and civil rights activist.“Everyone should know about him; everyone should celebrate him,” said Nicole Williams, a junior at Kenwood Academy High School. “He is a very good icon for the Black and Brown communities. He is definitely one of the pillars of our success.”The event kicked off…
By Any Means Necessary: Honoring the Enduring Legacy of Malcolm X"
On the anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth, we remember a man whose bold voice and fearless fight for racial justice still echo through generations. Known for his unapologetic stance against systemic oppression and his call for Black empowerment, Malcolm X challenged America to face its harshest truths. His legacy lives on not just in history books, but in the hearts of those still fighting for equality today—from grassroots movements to national c…
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