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Listen to Lost Malcolm X Speech, 50 Years Later

by Jorge Rivas on February 21 2012, 4:37PM

On Feb. 21, 1965, the former Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X was assasinated. He was 39.

No New Investigation for Malcolm X Murder Case, Say Feds

by Benjamin Greenberg on July 25 2011, 10:14AM

The Justice Department says there’s no good reason to spend the money on reopening the case on Malcolm X’s assassination. A recent biography argued the initial case was rushed and insufficient, spurring new calls for a real investigation.

Topics: History

Birthday Love for Malcolm X

by Jamilah King on May 19 2011, 6:37PM

The charismatic leader would have turned 86 today.

Topics: Celebrate Love

What Ever Happened to Black Power? (And Do We Care?)

by Reniqua Allen on May 12 2011, 10:19AM

A new Malcolm X biography has put black nationalism in the news again. Reniqua Allen looks back, and forward, at the political ideology he helped popularize.

Topics: History

Malcolm X’s Daughter Disputes Claims About Father’s Sexuality

by Jamilah King on April 25 2011, 4:12PM

The discussion with Ilyasah Shabazz went from tense to downright hostile after several questions about the allegations.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality