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A ‘CBS News Sunday Morning’ Journalist Sheds New Light on Malcolm X
- On May 19, 2025, Malcolm X's centennial birthday was commemorated, highlighting his 39 years of life and civil rights activism in the United States.
- Malcolm X's transformation from an eighth-grade dropout and prisoner to a global advocate was shaped by his spiritual journey and evolving political views amid systemic racism.
- He broke with the Nation of Islam after his 1964 pilgrimage to Mecca, embracing international human rights and anti-imperialism while supporting oppressed peoples globally.
- His warnings about US racial capitalism, militarism, and double standards resonate with ongoing issues like mass incarceration, police violence, and global conflicts, as he said, "You can't have capitalism without racism."
- Malcolm X's legacy inspires contemporary movements for justice and self-determination, encouraging organized community action beyond government aid, exemplified by grassroots efforts during Baltimore's 2015 Uprising.
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Oklahoma City honors Malcolm X with inaugural XFest OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s time for OKC to give Malcolm X his flowers and join Black people nationwide to celebrate his cultural legacy. The federal government may have only commemorated the sanitized version of Dr. King, but Sunday OKC will remember El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, too. More widely known as Malcolm X, he was willing to be […] The post Oklahoma City honors Malcolm X with inaugural XFest OKC appeared first on The Black Wall Street Times.
Op-Ed: 4 Things I Learned from Malcolm X’s Life and Legacy
Source: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty May 19 marked the centennial birthday of civil rights crusader Malcolm X. While his family was afforded just 39 years with him, his impact reverberates globally more than 100 years after his birth. For those lamenting the direction of the nation, fearing proposed cuts to Medicaid, federal job cuts, and the elimination of efforts to advance equity, Malcolm X’s life and legacy have much to offer. If there is one le…
BLK ALERTS - Op-Ed: 4 Things I Learned from Malcolm X’s Life and Legacy
Source: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty May 19 marked the centennial birthday of civil rights crusader Malcolm X. While his family was afforded just 39 years with him, his impact reverberates globally more than 100 years after his birth. For those lamenting the direction of the nation, fearing proposed cuts to Medicaid, federal job cuts, and the elimination of efforts to advance equity, Malcolm X’s life and legacy have much to offer. If there is one le…
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