Q&A with Ahmed Osman ’65 on 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth

Malcolm X: icon of liberation

Malcolm X was a passionate evangelist for liberation, especially among young people. His powerful oratory is available on YouTube. – Photo: Public domain On the 100th anniversary of his birth, his thoughts still light the path to freedom. He was uncompromising in pursuit of racial justice. He is alternately ignored and vilified because he advocated revolution and armed self-defense. by Megan Cornish Malcolm X was a towering figure in the Black l…

Community Celebrates Malcolm X’s 100th Birthday - Hudson Valley Press

By Journalist Dr. Ms. Jones PEEKSKILL – Civil Rights Leader Malcolm X would have been 100 years old on May 19th. The 100th anniversary of his birth was celebrated on May 17th at The Neighborhood Center at The Field Library. The community packed the event that highlighted Malcolm’s significance as a transformative figure for African-Americans. His personal transformation as well as commitment to community service set a standard for future activis…

Q&A with Ahmed Osman ’65 on 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth

On May 9, the Shabazz Center for Intellectual Inquiry celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X. The centennial celebration featured multiple presentations from distinguished speakers, including Ahmed Osman '65, who maintained a close relationship with Malcolm X and facilitated his visit to Dartmouth in January 1965. The Dartmouth sat down with Osman to discuss the centennial celebration, Osman's life and career and the importan…

Malcolm X’s 100th Birthday Celebration with Dr. Maulana Karenga

Source: Radio One D.C. / Radio One Digital Join us for a momentous celebration of Malcolm’s 100th birthday! We are thrilled to present Dr. Maulana Karenga, a pivotal figure who had a complex yet impactful relationship with Brother Malcolm. This relationship was marked by deep admiration as well as significant differences in approach. Both icons fiercely championed Black nationalism and advocated for Black power, working tirelessly to uplift and …